Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Rossi avoided it.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogachev. Bogachev obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Bogachev is predictable there
and Bogachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rossi 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.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Bogachev works the jab nicely.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogachev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi stuns Bogachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Bogachev is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bogachev off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Rossi follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bogachev was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
A relieved looking Marchrius Rossi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Rossi with a hook.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Kongsangchai lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back. #CL#
Kongsangchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi avoiding damage as Kongsangchai throws knees to the body.
Rossi lands a right hand. #BC2#
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Kongsangchai's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is looking to slow Kongsangchai down with leg kicks.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but Kongsangchai manages to step out the way in time.
Kongsangchai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kongsangchai tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kongsangchai misses the shot to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kongsangchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Kongsangchai moves out of range easily.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongsangchai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kongsangchai throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Kongsangchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kongsangchai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kongsangchai has managed to clinch.
Kongsangchai lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi stalling in the clinch.
Rossi taking a breather.
Rossi just leaning against Kongsangchai, taking a breather.
Rossi avoiding damage. #T3#
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kongsangchai gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kongsangchai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Kongsangchai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kongsangchai scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Kongsangchai.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kongsangchai.
A big left from Kongsangchai misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a double jab.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kongsangchai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kongsangchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongsangchai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kongsangchai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kongsangchai lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Kongsangchai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Kongsangchai is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akara Kongsangchai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Kongsangchai.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kongsangchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kongsangchai.
Rossi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kongsangchai steps away.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongsangchai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi thumps Kongsangchai with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Rossi scores with a jab. Kongsangchai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Kongsangchai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongsangchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kongsangchai seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Kongsangchai misses the target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Kongsangchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Kongsangchai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rossi sprawling to the canvas! Rossi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kongsangchai finish him?! #ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Rossi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rossi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kongsangchai. Rossi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kongsangchai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akara Kongsangchai!
A very excited looking Akara Kongsangchai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 263
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
A head kick by Sukulaku misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Sukulaku blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a body kick.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukulaku.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku slips under a jab.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRossi.
A jab lands there for Rossi.#T1#
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Sukulaku ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Sukulaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rossi doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukulaku just manages to avoid it.
Rossi tries to move into range but Sukulaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook
enabling Sukulaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Sukulaku 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Sukulaku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukulaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Rossi.
Sukulaku shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sukulaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Sukulaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukulaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sukulaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sukulaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukulaku's head backwards.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Rossi is rocked!
Sukulaku circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rossi to the canvas! Rossi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sukulaku keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
Our winner, Jyrki Sukulaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Marchrius Rossi had this to say: 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy slips a jab from Rossi.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy checks a low kick from Rossi.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi thumps Roy with a low kick.
Roy scores with a nice strike.
Roy moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick. #T1#
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi tries a low kick but Roy avoids it.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a low kick, right behind Rossi 's knee.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a hook but Roy blocks it.
Roy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rossi misses with a body kick.#T2#
Roy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Roy is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Roy throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi slips a jab from Roy.#CL#
Roy clinches with his opponent.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards. #T3#
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Roy controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Rossi tries to work over Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
Rossi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Roy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
Roy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy 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#
Roy misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Roy does it's job there.
Roy slips a straight right by Rossi.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.
Rossi throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
It looks like Roy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roy scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Roy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Post fight, Rob Roy took to the microphone: 'Tosen- brave heart respect'.
The defeated Marchrius Rossi had this to say: 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 247
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Lentz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lentz.
Lentz throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lentz connects with a looping right hand.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Lentz punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Lentz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Lentz avoids nicely.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Lentz.
Rossi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Lentz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lentz throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target. #T1#
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lentz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lentz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lentz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Lentz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lentz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Lentz moved out of range nicely.
Lentz lands the left hand.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rossi takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Lentz. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lentz misses the body punch
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lentz throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Lentz moved out of range.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lentz scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz misses with a straight left.
Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi throws a head kick but Lentz moves out of range.
It looked like Lentz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lentz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lentz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Lentz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lentz misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a good, hard body kick but Lentz shrugs it off.
Lentz throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lentz punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Lentz misses its intended target.
Lentz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Lentz.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lentz needs to keep his hands up - Rossi had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Lentz backing away here, and Rossi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Lentz connects with a single shot there.
Lentz connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi with a hook.
Lentz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lentz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lentz moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
An attempted straight right counter from Lentz misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Lentz had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
That's time! Lentz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.#CL#
Lentz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lentz misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Rossi.
Lentz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Lentz can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lentz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lentz misses with a body punch.
Lentz lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Lentz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Rossi cracks Lentz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Lentz throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lentz throws a big shot that misses.
Lentz throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lentz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lentz misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Lentz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lentz with a body shot.#T2#
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lentz.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Lentz lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Lentz misses with the body kick
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Lentz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lentz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rossi.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lentz tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Lentz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
Rossi lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Lentz misses.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Lentz lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lentz.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Lentz checks it.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lentz throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Leon Lentz is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Lentz.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Lentz slips the punch.
Lentz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lentz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lentz throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lentz - just one landing.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lentz scrambles back to his feet.
Rossi slips under a jab.
No joy there for Lentz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Lentz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lentz scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lentz. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Lentz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Lentz dips to his left and cracks Rossi with an uppercut!
Rossi throws a leg kick but Lentz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Lentz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lentz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Lentz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
Lentz throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Lentz throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Rossi counters with a head kick that drops Lentz to the mat! Lentz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lentz is rocked!#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Oh Lentz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rossi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lentz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rossi follows Lentz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
A victorious Marchrius Rossi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
River is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi avoids the body shot from River.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
River lands with a right hand.
River scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River blocks a head kick by Rossi. #T1#
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River closes the distance but Rossi moves to the side
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Rossi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River thuds a left hand into Rossi's body.
River scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi throws a head kick that half lands.
Rossi throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.#T2#
River defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
River is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
River thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
River lands with an overhand left.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River cracks Rossi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Rossi is predictable there #CL#
and River counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by River.
Rossi blocks an uppercut. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi being controlled against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rossi prevents a body shot from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
River is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossi lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
River tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot lands for River.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
River misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning River up against the cage.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from River. #CL#
River rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River misses with a head kick.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
River throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from River misses.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
River moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
As River backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target. #T1#
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rossi misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Guy River is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
River misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rossi 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.
Rossi lands a head kick!
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.#T2#
Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#River is rocked!
Nice body punch from River.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Rossi lands the left hand.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River seems to have got his legs back now.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River works over Rossi's head and body with a nice combination.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River tries to clinch but Rossi moves away
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River with a nice cross.#T3#
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River checks a leg kick.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
River lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
River catches Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi misses the jab.
River lands the left hand.
River tries to land a body kick
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from River.
River connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guy River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi takes one on the button.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossi's corner calls for a 1-2. Rossi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
River wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River tries to clinch up.#T1#
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi slips under a jab from River.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Rossi connects with the punch.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River throws a shot to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Rossi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rossi checks a low kick from River.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rossi throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River backing away here, and Rossi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD2#
Rossi lands a big head kick that sends River tumbling to the mat! Rossi takes a step backwards and waves River back to his feet - he wants the finish!
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and River settles back down.
River wants to land a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
River connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from River on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but River manages to step out the way in time.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River checks the leg kick.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Guy River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
A very excited looking Guy River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Marchrius Rossi had this to say: 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 231
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Mediocre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mediocre.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Mediocre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mediocre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mediocre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mediocre.
Mediocre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi slips a jab from Mediocre.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Mediocre jabs at Rossi's body.#T1#
Rossi throws a leg kick but Mediocre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
Mediocre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Mediocre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mediocre.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Mediocre avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Rossi swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
Mediocre lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mediocre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mediocre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Mediocre misses the target.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Mediocre is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rossi misses with a left hand
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre scores with a push kick.
Mediocre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mediocre slips under a jab.
Mediocre misses with a double jab. #T3#
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Mediocre saw that one coming.
Mediocre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Mediocre off balance momentarily.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi defending well as Mediocre loads up on a big left hand.
Mediocre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Mister Mediocre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mediocre clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mediocre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Rossi checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rossi throws a low kick but Mediocre avoids it.
Mediocre throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mediocre slips under a jab from Rossi.
Mediocre loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Mediocre moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Mediocre blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Mediocre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Mediocre.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi throws a low kick but Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mediocre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Mediocre.
Mediocre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Mediocre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Rossi misses. #T1#
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre with the inside leg kick.
Mediocre misses with a straight right.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Mediocre misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Mediocre misses with a wild body shot.
Mediocre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Mediocre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Mediocre connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre motions for Rossi to come forward. Mediocre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre is looking to score with low kicks.
Mediocre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mediocre jabs at Rossi's body.#T2#
Mediocre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mediocre looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Mediocre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Mediocre tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick from Mediocre.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mediocre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mediocre moves away from the strike by Rossi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mediocre!
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mediocre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mediocre lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Mediocre sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Rossi throws the left hand but Mediocre avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Mediocre ducks down to avoid it.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mediocre - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mediocre throws out the jab.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mediocre moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Mediocre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mediocre throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mediocre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mediocre lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into 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!
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Mediocre thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mediocre misses with a looping right.
Rossi tries to move into range but Mediocre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Mediocre misses with a left hand
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Mediocre fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi throws a head kick that Mediocre semi-blocks.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre avoids the head kick by Rossi.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rossi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mediocre.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mediocre staying out of range there.
Rossi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mediocre! But no joy.
Mediocre tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Mediocre tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi moves out of range as Mediocre strikes.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Mediocre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi scores with a hook.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Mediocre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mediocre. Mediocre obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre misses with a right hand
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Mediocre moved out of range nicely.
Rossi takes one on the button.#T1#
Mediocre looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Mediocre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Donk. Rossi catches Mediocre right on the button with a cross.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a hook but Mediocre blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi 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 Mediocre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mediocre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mister Mediocre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Mediocre moves away and avoids it.
Mediocre blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi slips under a jab.
Mediocre misses the jab.
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mediocre's corner calls for a 1-2. Mediocre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mediocre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Mediocre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Mediocre scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Rossi swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
It seemed like Mediocre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.#T3#
Mediocre jabs at Rossi's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossi.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Mediocre saw that one coming.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Rossi misses
and Mediocre counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Mediocre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossi takes one on the button.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mediocre.#T4#
Rossi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mediocre to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Mediocre lands with a right hand.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Mediocre tries a quick counter leg kick but Rossi is wise to it.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Mediocre.
Rossi lunges at Mediocre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mediocre's hand.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossi stuns Mediocre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre scores with a jab.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mediocre 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crenshaw scores with a nice strike.
Crenshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Crenshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Crenshaw avoids it with no problem.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Crenshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Crenshaw misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw thuds a left hand into Rossi's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.#T1#
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossi has time to react.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Crenshaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crenshaw.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crenshaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crenshaw.#T2#
Crenshaw misses with a body shot
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crenshaw slips a straight right by Rossi.
Crenshaw misses with a head kick.
Rossi slips under a jab from Crenshaw.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Crenshaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossi throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
A jab from Crenshaw does it's job there.
Crenshaw slips a straight right by Rossi.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Crenshaw moved out of range.
A jab from Crenshaw does it's job there.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw lands a jab to the head.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crenshaw throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crenshaw punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi tries to move into range but Crenshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crenshaw misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Crenshaw finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi lunges at Crenshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crenshaw's hand.
Crenshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Rossi throws a leg kick
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Crenshaw blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Crenshaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Crenshaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Crenshaw rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Rossi blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Crenshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crenshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crenshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rossi throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Crenshaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a head shot.
Crenshaw lands a front kick.#T2#
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crenshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Crenshaw.
Rossi motions for Crenshaw to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crenshaw misses with a jab to the body
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw throws a nice head kick!
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Crenshaw moved out of range nicely.
Crenshaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crenshaw has time to react.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Rossi is predictable there
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Crenshaw throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi counters with a body kick.
Crenshaw throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crenshaw on the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Crenshaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Crenshaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crenshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Crenshaw lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crenshaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crenshaw misses with a left hand
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Rossi 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.
Crenshaw lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw 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#
Crenshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crenshaw misses the jab.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crenshaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Crenshaw moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
A head kick by Crenshaw misses
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crenshaw scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crenshaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crenshaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crenshaw connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Nice cross by Crenshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi slips a jab from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crenshaw counters with a nice body shot.
Rossi misses with a hook
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Crenshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crenshaw.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crenshaw with a body shot.
Rossi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crenshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Crenshaw avoids it with no problem.
Crenshaw looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Crenshaw looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Rossi misses with a jab to the body
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Crenshaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Crenshaw is rocked!
Crenshaw with a jab.
Oh Crenshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crenshaw throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a good low kick that Crenshaw was not able to check.
Crenshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
The fighters circle, before Rossi throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Crenshaw's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rossi lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Don Crenshaw was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Rossi slips under a jab from Orsic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Rossi tries to sprawl but Orsic drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Orsic is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Orsic is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi tries to kick Orsic off but Orsic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rossi taking some punishment here, with Orsic in his half guard.
Orsic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Rossi wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy.
Orsic trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it.
Rossi controlling the position well.
Rossi is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Orsic is working for a submission of some sort.
Orsic wants to control but Rossi is keeping him busy.
Orsic trying to control from Rossi's half guard. Rossi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rossi is pulling down on Orsic's head to control his posture.
Orsic postures up in Rossi's guard and throws a big left but Rossi blocks it.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.
Rossi is trying to keep Orsic in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orsic sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orsic tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Orsic defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsic needs to keep his hands up - Rossi had a free shot at his head there.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Orsic. #T4#
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Orsic slips a straight right by Rossi.
Orsic cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi thows a body kick. Orsic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Orsic's belly button to the back.
Rossi misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rossi throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Rossi tries to sprawl but Orsic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orsic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orsic won't let Rossi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Orsic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic is landing with some decent strikes but Rossi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Rossi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic is trying to take his opponent's back.
Orsic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Rossi wants to hold on but Orsic pushes him away.
Orsic breaks from Rossi's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Orsic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Orsic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Orsic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rossi turns into him and now he's in Orsic's guard.
Orsic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Orsic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossi is one step ahead there. #T2#
Orsic being controlled here, momentarily.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossi defends well.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Orsic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rossi escapes and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard.
Rossi slows the pace down.
Rossi trying to control the position but Orsic is working away.
Rossi controlling from side mount.
Mate Orsic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orsic is trying to work for a sweep but Rossi has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rossi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orsic is trying to escape the mount.
Rossi controlling his opponent.
Orsic is looking to improve his position but Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rossi wants to control the pace but Orsic is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Orsic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Rossi throws Orsic to one side and escapes!
Orsic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Orsic counters with a nice body shot.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Rossi pushes Orsic off and gets back to his feet.
Orsic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rossi scores with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Rossi there.#T1#
Rossi throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic attempts a counter takedown but Rossi avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Orsic gets a clinch.
Orsic just leaning against Rossi, taking a breather.
Orsic swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic just leaning against Rossi, taking a breather.
Rossi is pushing Orsic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi stalls.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsic throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Orsic slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi connects with a high kick.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rossi. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Orsic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rossi.
Orsic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Rossi
and Orsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Orsic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Orsic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a body shot.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a push kick.
Orsic defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orsic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Orsic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Orsic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Orsic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi lands a body shot.
Orsic scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Orsic sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Rossi slams his shin into Orsic's torso.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi slips under a jab from Orsic.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marchrius Rossi!
An out of breath Marchrius Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kongsangchai.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kongsangchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Nice cross by Rossi.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongsangchai avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kongsangchai momentarily.
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kongsangchai backs away, Rossi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kongsangchai swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a left to the body.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Kongsangchai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongsangchai takes one to the chin there.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Rossi. #T1#
Kongsangchai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kongsangchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kongsangchai on the side of the head.#KD#
Rossi lands a big uppercut and Kongsangchai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kongsangchai looks OK. Rossi waves Kongsangchai back to his feet!#ROC#Kongsangchai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Rossi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kongsangchai clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
A very excited looking Marchrius Rossi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Verreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verreira misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Verreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Verreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Verreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rossi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Verreira has Rossi in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira managing to control the position.
Rossi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Verreira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rossi stays in close to Verreira's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Verreira has an active guard here but Rossi has managed to pass into half guard.
Verreira is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Rossi is controlling well.
Verreira is holding on to half guard well.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Rossi is controlling well.
Verreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verreira.
Verreira wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Rossi is fighting to break Verreira's control of his arms but Verreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verreira takes one to the chin there.
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.
Rossi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verreira throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi with a jab.
Verreira misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Verreira.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verreira scores with a body shot.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Verreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Verreira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Verreira is rocked!
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Verreira looks winded!
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rossi! Verreira is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Half Assed jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Rossi jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Half Assed is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Despite the aggression on Half Assed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body.
Half Assed moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi moves out of range as Half Assed throws a body kick.
Rossi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed scores with a jab.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Half Assed throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Half Assed checks it.
Rossi throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range. #TD2#
Half Assed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed 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.
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Half Assed throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Rossi is trying to keep Half Assed in close.
Rossi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Half Assed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Half Assed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Half Assed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Half Assed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick.
Rossi lands with a hook. Half Assed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Rossi's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed 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#
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Half Assed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed throws a combination. Rossi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Rossi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Half Assed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.#T2##TD2#
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Rossi's guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Half Assed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed is stalling in the full guard.
Half Assed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Rossi throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rossi defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Rossi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rossi has his feet on Half Assed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Half Assed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi walks into a jab.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Rossi motions for Half Assed to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Half Assed looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rossi. Half Assed shrugs it off though.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Half Assed.
Rossi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Half Assed feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a two punch combo.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Half Assed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Good exchange - Half Assed coming out on top.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Half Assed moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Half Assed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anti Half Assed.
Well Half Assed 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A relieved looking Anti Half Assed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 177
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#Whitaker is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker throws a chopping leg kick but Rossi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Whitaker seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Whitaker only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker throws a lazy head kick
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker lands with a kick to the temple. Rossi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.#T2#
A jab from Whitaker misses.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
Rossi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.
Whitaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Whitaker .
Rossi 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.
Whitaker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rossi counters with a nice body kick.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Whitaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Whitaker misses with a jab to the body
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi lands a brutal head kick. Whitaker looks out on his feet and Rossi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Roy Whitaker had this to say: 'Well...the time where it doesn't matter if I win or not has come...I know I said I won't retire and keep it going, but the age really got to me. It's time to leave the gloves in the cage, thank you all!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Half Assed has time to react.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Half Assed blocks the body kick.
Half Assed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Half Assed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rossi misses with an uppercut
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Half Assed is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi works Half Assed's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Half Assed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rossi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rossi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Half Assed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well. #T2#
Half Assed is thwarting Rossi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Half Assed. #SUB#
Half Assed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rossi is just riding it out for now. Half Assed eventually gives up the hold.
Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rossi.#T3#
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Half Assed looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Half Assed postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Half Assed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Half Assed passes Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rossi wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy.
Rossi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Half Assed is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Half Assed is working for an americana but Rossi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Half Assed was thinking about the submission.
Rossi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice body kick.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Half Assed under the eye.#TD#
Half Assed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rossi!
Rossi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rossi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Half Assed but great work by Rossi.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rossi trying to control the action but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Half Assed tries to bench press Rossi off him but Rossi keeps the position.
Rossi trying to control the position but Half Assed is working away.
Half Assed sneaks back into half guard.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep. Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Half Assed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Half Assed working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Half Assed wants to control the position but Rossi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
Half Assed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rossi is working away from the top position though.
Rossi controlling the action here.
Half Assed trying to hold on to Rossi's head to control him but Rossi postures up. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep. Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Half Assed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Half Assed.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Half Assed throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rossi uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Rossi stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.
Rossi has control of an arm but Half Assed manages to advance to Rossi's back!
Half Assed is striking from the back but Rossi escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Half Assed slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi lands a high kick!
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Half Assed pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Half Assed.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Half Assed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.
Rossi is controlling Half Assed's posture.#SUB#
Half Assed has gone for a leg lock! Rossi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half Assed's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Rossi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Rossi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rossi looking to pass the guard.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rossi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rossi is trying to keep Half Assed in close.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed looking to sit in guard and control but Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Half Assed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rossi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Half Assed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rossi has passed into side control.
Half Assed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rossi pulls his head out easily.

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 Anti Half Assed.
I think Rossi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi cracks Theorist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Theorist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Theorist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Theorist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Theorist throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Theorist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Theorist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jab, jab by Theorist - just one landing.
Theorist connects with the punch.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Theorist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Theorist 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.
Theorist lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Rossi blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Rossi misses
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Theorist cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Theorist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Theorist lands.#T2#
Theorist misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Theorist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theorist lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Theorist.
Theorist cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Theorist works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Theorist moves out of range of the strikes.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Theorist lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Theorist misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Theorist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossi.
Theorist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Theorist lands a jab.#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!
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Theorist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theorist misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist 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.
Theorist takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi slips under a jab.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Theorist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Theorist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Theorist tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi tries to circle away but Theorist has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Theorist finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Jab from Theorist.
Theorist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Theorist throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theorist connects with a looping right hand.
Theorist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Theorist keeps it at a distance.
Theorist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Theorist misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
Theorist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.#T1#
Theorist connects with a crisp jab.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Theorist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.
Theorist lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.
Theorist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Theorist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Theorist lands a body shot.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theorist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theorist throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theorist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Theorist throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Theorist works the jab nicely.
Theorist blocks a jab.
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Rossi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Theorist throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
It looked like Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Theorist.
Theorist slips under a jab from Rossi.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi. #T3#
Rossi lands a jab to Theorist's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook. Theorist ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theorist circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Theorist.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist lands an overhand right.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theorist.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theorist on the side of the head.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theorist.#T4#
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theorist slips a jab from Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Theorist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Theorist's shoulder, as Theorist tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Theorist gets tackled into the cage by Rossi. Rossi maintains the clinch.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Theorist has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Theorist is keeping busy.
Rossi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
Rossi wants to stall.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi works Theorist's body with a nice hook.
Rossi throws a head kick but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist just misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Theorist.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Theorist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rossi thinking.
Rossi staying out of range there.#T1#
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Theorist moved out of range.
Theorist misses with a straight left.
Theorist misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Theorist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from Rossi lands but Theorist takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Theorist tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Theorist throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theorist lands a slapping body shot.
Theorist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Theorist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
A jab from Theorist does it's job there.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a stiff right hand.
Theorist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Theorist finds it's target.
Theorist throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
Theorist misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theorist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Theorist misses with an uppercut
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theorist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi slips under a jab from Theorist.
Nice jab there from Theorist.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
It looked like Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Theorist.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Theorist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theorist, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Theorist lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Theorist tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Theorist takes a shot to the head.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Rossi stalling in the clinch but Theorist improves position.
Theorist lands with a left to the head.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Theorist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theorist 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
In his post fight interview, Conspiracy Theorist started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: CFC 493: Tiotio v Outlaw 2
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horiguchi. Horiguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horiguchi.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Rossi.
Rossi moves forwards but Horiguchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi works the jab nicely.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.#T1#
Horiguchi blocks the body kick.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Nice shot lands for Horiguchi.
Rossi misses the jab.
Horiguchi lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Rossi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Rossi. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi with a hook.
Horiguchi lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Horiguchi catches Rossi right on the button with a cross.
Horiguchi connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Horiguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Horiguchi.#T3#
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horiguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Horiguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Horiguchi punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right. #T4#
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Rossi down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Rossi tries to get set, Horiguchi tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi misses with a left hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Horiguchi misses the target.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Horiguchi gets a clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Horiguchi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horiguchi looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Akaro Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Horiguchi sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Rossi.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Horiguchi walks into a jab.
Rossi slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Horiguchi coming out on top.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Horiguchi lands with a nice body punch.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi motions for Rossi to come forward. Horiguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Horiguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rossi 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.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Rossi throws a body kick that misses.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a jab.
Horiguchi connects with the punch.#T3##CL#
Horiguchi darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands an uppercut.
Rossi tries to circle away but Horiguchi has him pinned against the cage.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the head.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi stalling.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horiguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Horiguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horiguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horiguchi, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Horiguchi looks to clinch
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Rossi as he checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Horiguchi works the jab nicely.
Rossi tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Horiguchi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Horiguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Horiguchi works the jab nicely.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horiguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Rossi.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Horiguchi finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Horiguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Rossi. #T1#
A head kick by Rossi misses
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi throws a front kick that sends Rossi stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horiguchi.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi thuds his shin into the meat of Horiguchi's side.#T2#
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horiguchi's sensitive parts.
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Horiguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horiguchi scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Rossi slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Rossi misses the jab.
Horiguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horiguchi.
Rossi walks into a stiff left hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rossi checks a leg kick. #T4#
Horiguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Horiguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a low kick, right behind Rossi 's knee.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Horiguchi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Horiguchi lands with a good body shot.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body
and Horiguchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a low kick, right behind Rossi 's knee.
Horiguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossi's knee momentarily.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a nice strike.
Rossi lunges at Horiguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horiguchi's hand.
Horiguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a body shot
and Horiguchi counters with a good low kick that Rossi was not able to check. #T2#
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi connects with the punch.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Horiguchi cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
Horiguchi tries to work over Rossi's front leg with a kick but Rossi checks it.
Horiguchi tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Horiguchi misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Good shot there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rossi checks it well.
Rossi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Horiguchi darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi had his way with Marchrius Rossi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Horiguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horiguchi tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi thows a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Horiguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horiguchi with a hook.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi thuds a left hand into Rossi's body.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horiguchi clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akaro Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horiguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Rossi down.
A low kick lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi checks a low kick from Horiguchi.#T3#
Rossi misses with a hook
and Horiguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Horiguchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horiguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Horiguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horiguchi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horiguchi - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horiguchi. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
Horiguchi cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horiguchi throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akaro Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akaro Horiguchi!
Akaro Horiguchi retains his lightweight title!
Akaro Horiguchi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Whitaker lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whitaker thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Whitaker misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitaker 's knee momentarily.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitaker momentarily.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Whitaker is rocked!
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Whitaker 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whitaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi is looking for the big counter here.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whitaker .
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.#T2#
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whitaker feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker .
Rossi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.#T3#
Whitaker misses with a double jab.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a good low kick that Whitaker was not able to check.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Whitaker moved out of range.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Whitaker is predictable there
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Whitaker lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Whitaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Whitaker slips a jab from Rossi.
Whitaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitaker .
A shot to the body from Whitaker misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whitaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Rossi's head.
Whitaker misses with a looping right.
Whitaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Whitaker is predictable there #KD2#
and Rossi counters with a head kick that drops Whitaker to the mat! Whitaker scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitaker leaves his chin hanging out and Rossi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Whitaker crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Olsen tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Olsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olsen scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Olsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Olsen off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Hugo Olsen has been cut.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
Olsen misses with a hook
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Olsen throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Jab, jab by Olsen - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Olsen throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Olsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Olsen throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Olsen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Rossi weaves into range and cracks Olsen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Olsen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rossi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Funaki misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Funaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Funaki tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Funaki's head back.
Funaki is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks. #CL#
Funaki rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rossi.
I was talking to Funaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Funaki.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Funaki lands a nice elbow.
Funaki can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Funaki slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
As Rossi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Rossi is predictable there #CL#
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Funaki catches Rossi right on the button with a cross.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Funaki.
Decent striking displayed by Funaki there.
Funaki lands a slapping body shot.
Funaki tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funaki.
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Funaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Funaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Rossi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rossi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki looks for the body kick but Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Rossi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funaki throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Funaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Funaki.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi moves forwards but Funaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Funaki moves out of range easily.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Funaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Funaki.
Rossi swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Funaki scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Funaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funaki.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Funaki thows a body kick. Rossi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Funaki punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Funaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Funaki's shoulder, as Funaki tries to avoid the shot.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Funaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funaki blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Funaki.
Funaki moves to clinch but Rossi breaks away
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funaki 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funaki scores with a nice right hand.
Funaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Funaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki motions for Rossi to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossi checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Funaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funaki cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Funaki with a nice calf kick.
Funaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Masa Funaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a low kick but Funaki avoids it.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Funaki throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Funaki's head but Funaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Funaki cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki slips under a jab from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Funaki down.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Funaki darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.#T1#
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funaki backwards. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Funaki misses with a leg kick.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funaki tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Funaki moves away and avoids it.
Funaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Funaki keeps Rossi at a distance using the push kick.
Funaki scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab. #T2#
That kick from Funaki tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funaki checks a leg kick.
Funaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Funaki is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.
Rossi throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Funaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Funaki. That one must have hurt.
Funaki throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Funaki with a nice calf kick.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Funaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Funaki lands a jab to the nose.
Funaki tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Funaki misses with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funaki scores with a shot to the body.
Funaki misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Funaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Funaki throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Funaki throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossi in the body.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funaki.#T4#
Rossi throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Funaki moves out of range easily.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funaki defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Funaki tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Funaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Rossi.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Funaki blocks a jab.
Funaki connects with a leg kick.
Funaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Funaki defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Funaki.
Funaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Funaki.
Rossi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Funaki.
Funaki is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masa Funaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Funaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Funaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi 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.
Funaki throws a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funaki.
A nice leg kick from Funaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Funaki's head.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Funaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Funaki. #T1#
Funaki digs a good body shot into Rossi's ribs.
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Funaki lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Funaki misses.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Funaki is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Masa Funaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Funaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funaki blocks a jab.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Funaki.
Funaki lands a front kick.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Funaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.
Funaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.#CL#
Funaki moves into the clinch.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
The referee calls for Rossi to work. #T3#
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funaki.
Funaki motions for Rossi to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Funaki misses.
Funaki moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Funaki should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Funaki lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Funaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
That kick from Funaki tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Funaki drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Rossi can't break the clinch.
Rossi is leaning against Funaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Nice shot lands for Funaki.
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 big right from Rossi misses.
A low kick from Funaki misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funaki.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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 Masa Funaki.
Well Funaki 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
Masa Funaki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Horiguchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Horiguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Horiguchi tries to avoid it.
Horiguchi defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Rossi lands a really nice looking cross but Horiguchi seems unphased.
Rossi throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horiguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Donk. Rossi catches Horiguchi right on the button with a cross.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Rossi throws a head kick but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Horiguchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Horiguchi coming out on top.
We've been informed that Horiguchi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!
Rossi keeps Horiguchi at a distance using the push kick.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.#T2#
Horiguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
Horiguchi cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horiguchi's sensitive parts.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horiguchi, as that shot connected.
Rossi throws a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Horiguchi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horiguchi defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horiguchi is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horiguchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a leg kick.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi. #CL2#
Horiguchi forces Rossi back against the cage and clinches.
Horiguchi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi blocks the elbow strike.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horiguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horiguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
Rossi moves out of range as Horiguchi throws a body kick.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horiguchi scores with a leg kick.
Horiguchi wants to clinch but Rossi slips to the side
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horiguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Horiguchi does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Horiguchi.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossi checks a leg kick.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Horiguchi settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Rossi scores with a body shot. #T1#
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horiguchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossi backs up against the cage.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Rossi misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Rossi.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Rossi is looking to chop away at Horiguchi's legs.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi. #T2#
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Horiguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi. #CL2#
Horiguchi pushes Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Horiguchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Horiguchi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Horiguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi. #T3#
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi. #BC#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #T4#
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Horiguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Horiguchi works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Horiguchi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horiguchi cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi 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#
Rossi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horiguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Rossi as he checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Rossi is rocked!
Horiguchi flashes Rossi a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rossi's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rossi crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Horiguchi punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akaro Horiguchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Akaro Horiguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: CFC 459: Tiotio v IsMore
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Orlowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orlowski misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
A jab from Rossi does it's job there.
Orlowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlowski tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Orlowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rossi just manages to avoid it.
Orlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orlowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi connects with a leg kick.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlowski throws out the jab.
Orlowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Orlowski.
Rossi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Orlowski ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.#T1#
A big right from Rossi misses.
A quick step to the side and Orlowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Orlowski.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Orlowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlowski moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orlowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi tests Orlowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Orlowski moves away and avoids it.
Orlowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orlowski throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orlowski slips a straight right by Rossi.
Orlowski slips a jab from Rossi.
Orlowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Rossi there.
Orlowski throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlowski's head.
Rossi looks to clinch
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orlowski cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Orlowski ducks down to avoid it.
Orlowski throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Orlowski's shoulder, as Orlowski tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlowski throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlowski punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlowski blocks a jab.
Orlowski throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi tries to clinch but Orlowski is having none of it.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossi.
Orlowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Rossi avoided it.
Orlowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rossi checks it well.
Orlowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a low kick.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Orlowski slips the punch.
Rossi scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Rossi moves forwards but Orlowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orlowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rossi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orlowski misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
Orlowski loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlowski's head backwards.
Orlowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Orlowski misses with a straight left.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Orlowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi cracks Orlowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Rossi there.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlowski slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Orlowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Orlowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orlowski if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Orlowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Orlowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlowski ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rossi throws the left hand but Orlowski avoids the punch easily.
Orlowski digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Orlowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
Orlowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi throws a body punch but Orlowski moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Orlowski's head but Orlowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Rossi.
Orlowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rossi lands a body shot.
Rossi connects with a leg kick.
Orlowski tries to work over Rossi's front leg with a kick but Rossi checks it.
Orlowski throws an off balance right hand
and Orlowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi tries a low kick but Orlowski avoids it.
Orlowski is looking to counter punch.
Rossi tries to score with a low kick but Orlowski moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Orlowski moved out of range nicely.
Orlowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Rossi avoided it.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Orlowski avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlowski is trying to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling him.
Orlowski has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Orlowski can't break the clinch.
Rossi has Orlowski pressed against the cage, preventing Orlowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski 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.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlowski has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Rossi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Orlowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Orlowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski slips under a jab from Rossi.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlowski misses with a hook.
Orlowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orlowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Orlowski moved out of range.
Orlowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Orlowski tries to work over Rossi's front leg with a kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlowski lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Orlowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Orlowski lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlowski.
Orlowski throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Orlowski throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Orlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi tries to land a front kick but Orlowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlowski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Orlowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Rossi drives through and clinches with Orlowski against the cage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Orlowski controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orlowski working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi lands an uppercut.#T3#
Orlowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi is stalling here.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Orlowski fails to land.
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Nice body punch from Orlowski - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Orlowski taking a breather.
Orlowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi is pushing Orlowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlowski gets an underhook and turns Rossi into the cage.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Orlowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlowski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orlowski fails to land.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Orlowski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Orlowski breaks the clinch.
Rossi scores with a jab. Orlowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi 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#
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Orlowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossi momentarily.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlowski.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Orlowski blocks a jab.
Orlowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi lands a high kick!
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Orlowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Orlowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Orlowski misses
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlowski.
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!
Orlowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Rossi moves out of range as Orlowski strikes.
Orlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Orlowski misses.
Orlowski ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Orlowski counters with a good low kick that Rossi was not able to check.
Good shot there by Rossi.
Orlowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Rossi defending well as Orlowski loads up on a big left hand.
Orlowski tries to work over Rossi's front leg with a kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi throws a hook but Orlowski blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Orlowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Orlowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Orlowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Orlowski walks into a straight right hand from Rossi.
Orlowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossi tests Orlowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlowski.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlowski lands the left hand.
Orlowski avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Karol Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi 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.
Orlowski throws a solid leg kick but Rossi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlowski.
Rossi throws a jab when Orlowski was well out of range.
Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Good work by Orlowski as he checks the leg kick.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Orlowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rossi lands a front kick.
A big left from Orlowski misses.
Orlowski ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Orlowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlowski momentarily.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Orlowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Orlowski throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Orlowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Orlowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossi.
A big right from Rossi misses. #T4#
Orlowski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Orlowski walks into a straight right hand from Rossi.
Orlowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a low kick.
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Orlowski circles away.
Jab, jab by Rossi - just one landing.
Orlowski thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Orlowski misses with a right hand
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlowski moves away from the strike by Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Orlowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Orlowski shakes it off.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlowski throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rossi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 452: Outlaw v Neuer
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Weecharangsan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rossi misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Weecharangsan counters by clinching up.
Weecharangsan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossi's efforts to push away.
Rossi blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Rossi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Weecharangsan. Weecharangsan gets slowly back to his feet.
Weecharangsan shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chakrii Weecharangsan.
Nice cross by Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Weecharangsan's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Weecharangsan shakes it off.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weecharangsan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Weecharangsan is controlling the position. #BC#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weecharangsan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weecharangsan gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Weecharangsan fails with a takedown attempt.
Weecharangsan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left lands for Rossi.
Rossi misses the jab.
Weecharangsan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been informed that Weecharangsan 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.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weecharangsan under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Weecharangsan.
Rossi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rossi lands with a hook. Weecharangsan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weecharangsan tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Weecharangsan saw that one coming.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Weecharangsan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weecharangsan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Weecharangsan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weecharangsan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Weecharangsan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rossi has a hand on Weecharangsan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Weecharangsan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Weecharangsan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Rossi tries to hold on but Weecharangsan postures up.
Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weecharangsan on the ground.#SUB2#
Weecharangsan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rossi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rossi shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Weecharangsan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Weecharangsan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rossi is looking to escape.
Weecharangsan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rossi's face. #SUB2#
Weecharangsan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rossi working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Weecharangsan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Weecharangsan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weecharangsan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Weecharangsan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rossi tries to lock up and control but Weecharangsan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi is looking to improve his position but Weecharangsan isn't that keen on the idea.
Weecharangsan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weecharangsan slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi throws a jab when Weecharangsan was well out of range.
Weecharangsan avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Weecharangsan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Weecharangsan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Weecharangsan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Weecharangsan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weecharangsan shoots in but no luck this time.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chakrii Weecharangsan.
Rossi lands a jab.
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Weecharangsan pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weecharangsan can do to turn this around?
Weecharangsan slips a jab from Rossi.
Weecharangsan wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
Weecharangsan ducks right into an uppercut from Rossi.
Weecharangsan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Weecharangsan's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Weecharangsan flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi cracks Weecharangsan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Weecharangsan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Rossi does it's job there.
Chakrii Weecharangsan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weecharangsan shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weecharangsan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weecharangsan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Weecharangsan ducks down to avoid it.
Weecharangsan slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Weecharangsan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Weecharangsan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
Weecharangsan is breathing heavily.
Rossi scores with a head kick.
Weecharangsan throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Weecharangsan staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Weecharangsan slips the punch.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi lands the left hand.
Weecharangsan is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Rossi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Weecharangsan thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Rossi connects with the punch.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Weecharangsan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Weecharangsan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.#T3#
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weecharangsan misses with a takedown
and Weecharangsan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Weecharangsan instigates a clinch.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Weecharangsan's head.
Weecharangsan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weecharangsan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weecharangsan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rossi prevents it.
Weecharangsan tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Weecharangsan drops back down to his feet.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Weecharangsan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rossi to keep the fight standing.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weecharangsan is trying to pull guard but Rossi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weecharangsan wants to take the fight to the mat but Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weecharangsan.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Weecharangsan's ribcage. Weecharangsan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Rossi throws a hook but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Weecharangsan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weecharangsan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Weecharangsan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Weecharangsan staying out of range there.
Weecharangsan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Weecharangsan slips under a jab.
Weecharangsan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Weecharangsan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rossi tries to buck Weecharangsan off but Weecharangsan is having none of it.
Rossi pushes Weecharangsan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Weecharangsan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Rossi tries to bench press Weecharangsan off him but Weecharangsan keeps the position. #SUB2#
Weecharangsan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Rossi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chakrii Weecharangsan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rossi tries to buck Weecharangsan off but Weecharangsan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Weecharangsan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weecharangsan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weecharangsan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Weecharangsan in the domination position with Rossi hanging on.
Chakrii Weecharangsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi wants to control but Weecharangsan postures up.
Rossi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weecharangsan's best efforts.
Rossi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi wants to control but Weecharangsan is keeping busy.
Weecharangsan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weecharangsan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rossi is trying to control but Weecharangsan manages to pass to mount!
Weecharangsan unloads with some shots from mount but Rossi bucks and avoids them well. #T3##SUB2#
Weecharangsan working for a guillotine from mount but Rossi is in no mood to give up.
Weecharangsan throws some wild stikes that Rossi manages to avoid easily.
Rossi is looking to improve his position but Weecharangsan isn't that keen on the idea.
Rossi regains half guard.
Weecharangsan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rossi pushes Weecharangsan off looking to stand but Weecharangsan dives back in and keeps control.
Weecharangsan wants to take a breather but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi pushes Weecharangsan off looking to stand but Weecharangsan dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Weecharangsan tries to pass to full mount but Rossi defends it. #SUB2#
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weecharangsan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Weecharangsan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Weecharangsan is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weecharangsan controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chakrii Weecharangsan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
RooMan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RooMan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
RooMan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by RooMan.
RooMan unleashes a big counter combination but Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
RooMan moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
RooMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting RooMan counter with a right hand.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from RooMan misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
RooMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
A punch combination from RooMan misses.
A low kick lands for Rossi.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan slips a jab from Rossi.
It seemed like RooMan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow RooMan down.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Rossi.#T1#
RooMan throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and RooMan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. RooMan saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on RooMan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
RooMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
RooMan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
RooMan slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses RooMan's front leg but catches the back leg as RooMan tries to avoid it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of RooMan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
RooMan walks into a straight right hand from Rossi.
RooMan missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but RooMan moved out of range.
Rossi cracks RooMan with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.#T2#
RooMan throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi is looking to slow RooMan down with leg kicks.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RooMan takes a kick to the side of the head.
RooMan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rossi slips under a jab from RooMan.
Rossi tries to score with a low kick but RooMan moves his leg out of the way.
RooMan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RooMan throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on RooMan's shoulder, as RooMan tries to avoid the shot.
RooMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
RooMan throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
RooMan moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Nice jab there from RooMan.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but RooMan slips the punch.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Rossi dodges the punch combination from RooMan.
RooMan misses with a hook.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi throws the kick towards the body but RooMan avoids it.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of RooMan's head.
RooMan drops his hands momentarily and Rossi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
RooMan lands with a good body shot.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RooMan misses with a wild combination.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
RooMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.#T4#
Rossi looks to land a left hand but RooMan moved out of range nicely.
RooMan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rossi sizes up RooMan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a hook but RooMan blocks it.
RooMan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
RooMan works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
RooMan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
RooMan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
A nice side step and RooMan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rossi with the inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by RooMan.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RooMan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
RooMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and RooMan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
RooMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from RooMan.
RooMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
A solid body kick from Rossi.
RooMan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossi rather than just go for the knockout.
RooMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
RooMan throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi misses with a hook.
RooMan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Rossi.
RooMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi avoids the body shot from RooMan.
RooMan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
RooMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
RooMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from RooMan. #T1#
Rossi misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from RooMan! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but RooMan ducks down to avoid it.
RooMan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
RooMan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
RooMan scores with a one two! Rossi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. RooMan saw that one coming.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but RooMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RooMan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rossi with a body shot.
RooMan lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Rossi.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossi.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
RooMan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
RooMan throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
RooMan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from RooMan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from RooMan does no damage.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi misses with a hook. RooMan ducked under it nicely.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
RooMan misses with a body shot.
RooMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RooMan.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RooMan. That did some damage!
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RooMan.
RooMan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rossi.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and RooMan counters with a right hand to the body.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but RooMan is out of range.
Despite the aggression on RooMan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
RooMan cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
RooMan moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick.
Rossi throws a body kick that misses.
RooMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
RooMan 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.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
RooMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RooMan. #T4#
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
RooMan catches Rossi napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Rossi crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! RooMan raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Australian RooMan!
Australian RooMan is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Australian RooMan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: AKF 14 | Pryor vs. Blackmane ðŸº
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Green checks a low kick from Rossi.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
Green slips a jab from Rossi.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green wants to clinch.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Green will feel that in the morning.
Green has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Green stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Green loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossi throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Green has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Green lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Green.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Green.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.#T2#
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Green blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green darts in trying to clinch
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Green tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
A jab from Green misses.
Green slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the ropes.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green is looking to wear down Rossi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Green looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.#T4#
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Green lands with a cross.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target. #CL#
Green clinches with his opponent.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick from Rossi lands but Green takes it in his stride.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Green closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Rossi misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rossi.
Green slips a straight right by Rossi.
Green throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green blocks a jab.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green wants to clinch.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Green lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossi 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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Green instigates a clinch.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
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!#BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Rossi lands a high kick! #ROC2#Green is rocked!
Rossi weaves into range and cracks Green right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Green goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rossi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Marchrius Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ambush 11: Taurus VS Wearmouth
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Marchrius Rossi has been cut.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Biggs clips Rossi 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 Rossi a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Biggs's knee momentarily.
Biggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs misses with a looping left.
A combination from Biggs does no damage.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biggs misses with a double jab.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggs off the ropes and back into range.
Tyrone Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Biggs connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Rossi lunges at Biggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biggs's hand.
Some wild striking there from Biggs. #T2#
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs throws a front kick that sends Rossi stumbling back into the ropes.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Biggs misses.
Biggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Biggs swinging wildly here.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Biggs throws out a powerful jab.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.#T4#
Biggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rossi back to the ropes. Biggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Biggs tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Biggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a solid body kick.
Biggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Biggs misses with a double jab
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Biggs.
Rossi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Biggs throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Rossi.#ROC2#Biggs is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marchrius Rossi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rossi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Rossi.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Biggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Biggs misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a leg kick.
Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Biggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi closes the distance and catches Biggs with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Biggs is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Biggs is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Biggs is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Rossi takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 19 | Conquistadors
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore tries to clinch up
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.#T1#
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a double jab.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.#CL#
Rossi tries to keep at a distance but Kilgore has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rossi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Kilgore lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Kilgore misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore slips a jab from Rossi.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilgore 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!
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kilgore rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kilgore pushes Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi is trying to push Kilgore away but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Rossi lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Rossi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore tries to move into range but Rossi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilgore misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore moves out of range as Rossi strikes.#T2#
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Kilgore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Rossi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi leaves Kilgore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Kilgore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rossi sprawling to the canvas! Rossi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kilgore finish him?! #ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
Kilgore ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rossi's jaw. Rossi's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kilgore does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tacitus Kilgore!
Our winner, Tacitus Kilgore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Marchrius Rossi was interviewed post fight and said 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rossi is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rossi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rossi prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Rossi doesn't allow it.
Rossi prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Rossi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rossi.
Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Rossi has control of the leg.
Rossi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Rossi stands up from half guard.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Rossi drops Gracie with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rossi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi 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: UnderGround FC 140
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Knox gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossi backs up against the cage.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.#T2#
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRossi.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Rossi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi. #T3#
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Rossi lands an uppercut.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Knox forces Rossi back against the cage and clinches.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Rossi backpedaling.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Rossi looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.#T4#
Rossi 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Knox.
Knox jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Knox catches Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossi, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox keeps control of Rossi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox with a nice cross.
Rossi misses the jab.
A big left from Rossi misses.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Knox misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rossi. #T1#
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox tries to clinch
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target. #T2##CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossi's efforts to push away.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox staying out of range there.#T3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox wants to clinch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Rossi tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knox is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rossi scores with a head kick.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox has Rossi pressed against the cage.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
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#
Rossi throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
As Rossi looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox with a jab.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossi has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossi stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox slips a straight right by Rossi.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
Knox blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Rossi and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Rossi tries a body shot but Knox blocks it. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Knox with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Rossi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a hook.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: UnderGround FC 121
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Rossi throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rossi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
Rossi cracks Kutvonen with a good jab.#T1##CL2#
Kutvonen has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rossi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kutvonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kutvonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rossi prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossi's efforts to push away.
Kutvonen has Rossi pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen. #T2#
Rossi is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen. #BC#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Rossi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Rossi throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutvonen scores with a push kick.#T4#
Rossi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kutvonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rossi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi looking to control.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kutvonen controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Kutvonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi. #T1#
A jab from Rossi misses.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Rossi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down.
Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks.
Kutvonen throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Kutvonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi scores with a hook.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rossi.
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!
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a chopping leg kick but Rossi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Rossi misses the jab.#T3#
Kutvonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi lands a head kick. Kutvonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen with a nice cross.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi 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#
Kutvonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kutvonen throws a front kick that sends Rossi stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Kutvonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kutvonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!#T1#
Kutvonen is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Kutvonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rossi throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a body kick.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kutvonen will feel that in the morning.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Kutvonen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossi's knee momentarily.
Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Rossi misses.
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!
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kutvonen can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kutvonen 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down. #T3#
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kutvonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRossi.
Kutvonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rossi checks it well.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kutvonen 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kutvonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Rossi swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen lands with a cross.
Rossi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Rossi thinks about countering with a body kick.

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 Marchrius Rossi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
A less than humble Marchrius Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UnderGround FC 111
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Poika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Poika changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Poika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Poika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Poika shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.
Poika landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Poika is still trying to improve position.
Rossi 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.
Poika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Rossi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rossi 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.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rossi wants to stand but Poika is controlling the position.
Poika is fighting to break Rossi's control of his arms but Rossi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Poika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poika won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poika gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws the kick towards the body but Poika avoids it.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poika tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
Poika throws a leg kick
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Rossi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi delivers a nice body kick.#T3##TD2#
Poika feints and as Rossi raises his hands in defense, Poika changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poika wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Poika trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Poika preventing the sweep. #T4#
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rossi controlling the position for now.
Poika trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it. #SUB2#
Poika is trying to work for a kimura but Rossi is defending well.
Rossi is staying active underneath Poika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika lands strikes from half guard.
Poika uses his free foot to push down on Rossi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rossi.
We've been hearing good reports from Rossi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poika looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reima Poika dominated that round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Poika blocks a jab.
Poika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi 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.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Poika moved out of range.
Poika changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poika stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poika slips under a jab from Rossi.
A lazy body kick from Rossi #TD2#
and Poika counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Poika connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rossi some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura but Rossi is defending well.
The strikes coming from Poika are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SUB2#
Poika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rossi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poika but great work by Rossi.
Rossi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Poika tries to buck Rossi off but Rossi is having none of it.
Reima Poika has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Poika to his feet.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Poika is out of range.
Poika with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
A jab from Poika misses.
Poika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Poika fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Poika takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poika misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Poika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poika lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Poika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rossi's guard.
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Poika throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Poika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rossi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Poika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Poika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poika misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poika shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Poika swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi moves forwards but Poika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poika walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi.
Poika's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poika scrambles back to his feet.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.#T1#
Poika swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poika throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Poika throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a solid body kick.
Poika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Poika tries a head kick but it misses.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Poika takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poika throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Poika tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Poika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Poika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Poika's body. Poika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poika.
Poika is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poika.
Poika with a nice cross.
Poika throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poika misses with a low kick. #T3#
Poika slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poika shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Poika.
Poika throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Rossi as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poika.
Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
Poika trying to control the position but Rossi is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Poika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Poika prevents Rossi from escaping the position.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Rossi controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rossi 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
A less than humble Marchrius Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UnderGround FC 106
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Haranda throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Haranda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haranda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Haranda misses with a looping right.
Rossi throws the left hand but Haranda avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haranda throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Haranda throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Rossi 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.
Haranda throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haranda. That one must have hurt.
Haranda lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Haranda should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Koki Haranda has been cut.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Haranda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haranda misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haranda throws a body kick that misses.
Haranda tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range. #T1#
Haranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Haranda.
Haranda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Rossi gets tackled into the cage by Haranda. Haranda maintains the clinch.
Haranda blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Haranda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haranda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haranda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haranda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haranda has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Haranda misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haranda.
Haranda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Haranda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi. #T2#
Haranda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haranda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haranda misses with some punches.
Haranda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haranda throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haranda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haranda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Haranda misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Haranda is looking to clinch.
Rossi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Haranda's defenses.
Haranda misses with a looping left.
Haranda swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Haranda throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Haranda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi thuds his right hand into Haranda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haranda misses with a two punch combination.
Haranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haranda loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Haranda.
Haranda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaranda.
Rossi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haranda to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haranda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Haranda wants to clinch but Rossi slips to the side
and Haranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haranda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haranda cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossi is looking to land body kicks.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haranda. #T4#
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi moves out of range as Haranda throws a body kick.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haranda with a body shot.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Haranda doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Haranda.
Haranda tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Haranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haranda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haranda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Haranda misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Haranda moved out of range nicely.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haranda.
Haranda is looking to counter punch.
Rossi tries to move into range but Haranda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Koki Haranda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koki Haranda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Haranda
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Haranda
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haranda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haranda.
Haranda is looking to clinch.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haranda misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haranda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haranda misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haranda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haranda tries to land a leg kick but Rossi saw it coming and moves away.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Haranda off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Haranda looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Haranda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haranda.
Haranda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rossi just manages to avoid it.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haranda tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi throws a body kick that misses.
Haranda throws a shot to the body.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rossi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haranda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi throws a jab when Haranda was well out of range.
Haranda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haranda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haranda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Haranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haranda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haranda.
Haranda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haranda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Haranda.
A lazy body kick from Haranda
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haranda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haranda looks to clinch
and Rossi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Haranda is rocked!
Rossi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Haranda falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rossi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
After the fight, Marchrius Rossi 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: UnderGround FC 97
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Biggs scores with a body shot.
Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a one-two to the body.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Biggs slips the punch.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Biggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Biggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biggs slips a jab from Rossi.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Rossi.
Biggs looks to throw a body kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Biggs connects with a body shot.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biggs throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Biggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Rossi scores with a jab. Biggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rossi.
Biggs slips under a jab from Rossi.
Biggs moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Biggs does no damage.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Rossi throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossi.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Biggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biggs is looking to wear down Rossi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rossi lands with a hook. Biggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biggs looks to land a combination. Rossi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rossi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Biggs throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi throws a hook but Biggs avoids it easily.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Biggs throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biggs lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Rossi misses with a hook. Biggs ducked under it nicely.
Biggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biggs slips a jab from Rossi.#T4#
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biggs under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Biggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
Biggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs is looking for a counter combo.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid 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 Tyrone Biggs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Biggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyrone Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biggs's head.
Biggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Biggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Biggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rossi eats them both and turns towards Biggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Biggs misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Biggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Biggs counters with a three punch combo that has Rossi backing up. Rossi nods at Biggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Biggs digs a good body shot into Rossi's ribs.
Biggs throws a series of strikes that have Rossi backpedaling. #ROC#
Rossi is rocked!
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Biggs finish him?
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rossi 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.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily. Biggs doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rossi staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rossi doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Biggs!
Marchrius Rossi was interviewed post fight and said 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: UnderGround FC 78
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Amin fails with the takedown.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amin fails to land the takedown.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossi, which made it look bad.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sufyan Amin.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Amin off the cage and back into range.
Amin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Rossi.
Amin misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amin.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amin fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Amin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amin shoots and misses
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sufyan Amin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amin looks winded!
Rossi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amin on the side of the head.
Amin shoots in but no luck this time.
Amin walks into a jab.
Amin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossi.#ROC#
Amin is rocked!
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rossi cracks Amin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Rossi.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Amin got wobbled bad by a big combination! Rossi presses forward with punches and knees until Amin stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Amin closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
Post fight, Marchrius Rossi took to the microphone: 'Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.

Event: UnderGround 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Danny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Rossi cracks Danny with an open hand slap.
Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danny takes one to the chin there.
Danny tries to clinch up.
Danny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danny's head.
Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danny on the side of the head.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Danny.#T1#
Rossi with a hook.#ROC#
Danny is rocked!
Rossi works Danny's body with a nice hook.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danny is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?#KD#
Rossi drops Danny with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Danny looks back up at him and smiles so Rossi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danny gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Rossi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Danny wakes up just in time to hear Rossi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
Post fight, an emotional Marchrius Rossi said 'Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.

Event: UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Man avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Man counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Rossi. That snapped Man's head back.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
No joy there for Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossi's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rossi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
A nice combination there by Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man. #T1#
Rossi misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Man looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Man slips under a jab from Rossi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man jabs at Rossi's body.#T2#
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Man looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man lands a two punch combo.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi 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.
Rossi 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.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man. #T3#
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man looks to land a combination. Rossi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a series of strikes. Rossi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Man throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rossi lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man scores with a hook.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Man misses with a combination
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Rossi backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
As Rossi looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Man misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi works the jab nicely.
He Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Man's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Man moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick.
Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Rossi.#T3#
Rossi swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man staying out of range there.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Man moves away from the strike by Rossi.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Rossi.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
Man slips a straight right by Rossi.
Man tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
He Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rossi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Man throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!#T1#
Rossi misses the jab.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
As Rossi looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man checks a leg kick.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Man slips under a jab from Rossi.#T2#
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Man.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossi cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Rossi is predictable there
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.#T3#
Man misses with a wild combination.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Man 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.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi digs a good hook to Man's body.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Rossi breaks away and moves out of range.
Man throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marchrius Rossi.
I think Rossi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marchrius Rossi!
An intense looking Marchrius Rossi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.

Event: KOTC 6 Adams Vs Buckets
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Rossi takes a swing at Great's ribcage but misses.
Great ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Great moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Great tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Rossi.
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Great was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi.
Great tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Great.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Great thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossi if he has to take too many more of those.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Great's head but Great sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Rossi lands with a hook. Great tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Great walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Great throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi throws a push kick but Great slaps the foot to one side.
Rossi sets himself, and Great steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great throws a front kick that sends Rossi stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Great.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Great throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Great is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Great wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Great moved out of range nicely.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Great takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Great tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
A lazy left from Great finds it's target.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Great.
Great takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Rossi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Great throws a head kick that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Great pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Great uses good head movement to avoid it.
Great steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a solid leg kick but Great takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossi.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Great can pounce on him.
Great with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Great blocks a jab.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Great misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Rossi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Great avoids nicely.
Great lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Great throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossi 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.
Rossi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rossi looks to land a body kick but Great moved away.
Great finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi scores with a body shot.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Great takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Great wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Great tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Great - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Great. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Great takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Great fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossi in the body.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Great tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi connects with a jab.
Great fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossi misses with a hook. Great ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
Great takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Great off the cage and back into range.
Rossi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rossi lands a jab.
Great throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Great moved out of range nicely.
Great keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Great moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Great looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Great looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Great ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Great.
Great misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Great pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rossi cracks Great with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rossi tries to land a leg kick but Great saw it coming and moves away.
Great uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Great lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rossi will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Great.
Great wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi sets himself, and Great steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Great staying out of range there.
Great wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi throws a chopping leg kick but Great manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Great tries to counter with a clinch but Rossi shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.
Great takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Rossi.
Great takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Great walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Great can pounce on him.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Great's shoulder, as Great tries to avoid the shot.
Great pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Great settles back down.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Great fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
Great tries to land a front kick but Rossi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Great misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Great takes one to the side of the head.
Great has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Great slips a jab from Rossi.
Great feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Great takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Great moved out of range.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Great.
Great steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Great has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Great doesn't seem phased though.
Great fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Great slips the punch.#CL2#
Great closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the cage.
Great misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi wants to break free but Great has control.
A frustrated look appears on Rossi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Great tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Great utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Great lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Great fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi is trying to break free.
I was talking to Rossi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Great has Rossi pressed against the cage, preventing Rossi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Great misses with a knee strike.
Great looking to throw knees to the head but Rossi is blocking nicely.
Great gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Great tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Great tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Great with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Great is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rossi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Great is defending well.
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 Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rossi throws the left hand but Great avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Great misses with a low kick.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Great checks it.
Rossi lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Great.
Great keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Great throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is looking to slow Great down with leg kicks.
Great blocks a jab.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Great off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Great.
Rossi with a nice cross.#T1#
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
Great slips under a jab from Rossi.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Great has closed the distance and engaged Rossi in a clinch.
Great lands an elbow that stopped Rossi in his tracks for a moment.
Rossi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Great pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi is looking to land body kicks.
Great throws a body shot but no joy.
Great throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Great throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a body punch but Great moves out of range. #T2#
Great looks to throw a body kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Great moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Great there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Great thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Great throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rossi cracks Great with an open hand slap.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Great lands with a thumping leg kick.
Great lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Great on the side of the head.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Great wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Great staying out of range there.
Great wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Great is out of range.
Rossi looks to land a body kick but Great moved away.
Great throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Great avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Great has time to react.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Great moves away.
Great throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Great moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
Great moves out of range of the body kick.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Great misses with a head kick.
Great blocks the body kick.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Great sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Great pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Great defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Great throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Rossi tenderised Great's leg. Great is trying to keep his angry face on.
Great staying out of range there.
Great fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Great takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rossi swings for the body but Great moves out of range.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Great sees it coming and moves out of range.
Great shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters circling a little - Great finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Welvin Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
As Marchrius Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.

Event: DROPKICK 1
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Rossi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Feels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feels throws a combination that misses
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feels dodges the punch combination from Rossi.
Feels misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feels misses with a jab to the body
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi lands a jab.
Feels throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Feels misses.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Feels misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feels misses the body punch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Neil Feels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feels misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Feels misses with a shot to the body
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Feels is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rossi engages and cracks Feels with a massive lead left hook - Feels tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rossi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.
The defeated Neil Feels had this to say: 'Bums the lot of yeahs'.

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #3
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
ChargyMargy shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.
Rossi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through ChargyMargy's defenses.
No luck for ChargyMargy with that takedown attempt. #TD#
ChargyMargy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
ChargyMargy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ChargyMargy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
ChargyMargy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
ChargyMargy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi is looking to escape.
ChargyMargy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
ChargyMargy trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
ChargyMargy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rossi defends it well.
ChargyMargy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
ChargyMargy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rossi is trying to maintain the position but ChargyMargy is very close to passing his half guard.
Rossi is trying to control but ChargyMargy manages to pass to mount!
ChargyMargy punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! ChargyMargy connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Rossi tries to lock up and control but ChargyMargy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ChargyMargy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
ChargyMargy controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by ChargyMargy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ChargyMargy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ChargyMargy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
ChargyMargy controlling from mount.
ChargyMargy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
ChargyMargy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ChargyMargy breaks from Rossi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
ChargyMargy with shots to the head and body - Rossi looks very uncomfortable down there.
ChargyMargy lands a nice shot to the head.
ChargyMargy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rossi's face.
ChargyMargy lands a couple of good shots and Rossi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
ChargyMargy controlling from the back.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
ChargyMargy lands a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ChargyMargy is working the ground and pound. Can Rossi escape?#T4#
Rossi is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
ChargyMargy has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rossi is in real trouble here. ChargyMargy gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rossi is tapping out! ChargyMargy wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cheeky ChargyMargy!
Cheeky ChargyMargy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Marchrius Rossi had this to say: 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Rossi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feels tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feels tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feels fails with a takedown attempt.
Feels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Feels's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feels tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Feels avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Rossi lands with a nice combination. Feels backs away looking to recover.
Feels tries to clinch but Rossi moves away
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rossi stalks Feels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Feels's face. Feels staggers backwards, shaken.
Feels tries to clinch up.
Feels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Feels dodges the punch combination from Rossi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Feels.
Rossi works over Feels's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Feels is rocked!
Rossi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Feels falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marchrius Rossi!
In his post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi gave a big smile as he said 'Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.
The defeated Neil Feels had this to say: 'Bums the lot of yeahs'.

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