Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Kock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock digs a good hook to Barella's body. #CL2#
Barella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock keeps control of Barella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barella fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barella clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Barella defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kock's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock avoiding Barella 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Barella showing good submission defense here.
Barella rolls, trying to escape but Kock keeps control of the position.
Kock 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##SUB#
Kock is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Barella taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Kock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Chai misses.
A head kick by Kock misses
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
As Kock looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Chai feints a jab promting Kock to slip. Chai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Kock's torso.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target. #CL2#
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
Chai blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Kock thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Kock works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Kock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kock can pounce on him.
Kock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing. #T4#
That kick from Kock tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Chai throws a push kick but Kock slaps the foot to one side.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Kock. #ROC#Kock is rocked!
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock throws a head kick that misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Chai slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai moves out of range as Kock strikes.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai avoids the head kick by Kock. #CL2#
Kock closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Kock pushes off an throws an elbow but Chai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kock.
Chai presses Kock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Kock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kock.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai lands an uppercut.#T2#
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Kock.
Kock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock lands with a light punch inside.
Kock blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.#T3#
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Chai tries to move into range but Kock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batang Kock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Kock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Kock throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai slips a straight right by Kock.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Chai misses with the combination.
Kock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Kock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. #T1#
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
Kock wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kock - that will leave a mark!
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Chai throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Kock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai slips under a jab.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Chai down. #CL2#
Kock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kock lands an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Kock.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Kock's head.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kock has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kock throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Kock has managed to clinch.
Chai pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kock blocking some punches. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Kock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kock stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kock - that will leave a mark!
Kock throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Chai.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batang Kock.
Well Kock 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hohenthal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kock sprawls well initially but Hohenthal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kock trying to control from the bottom.
Kock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hohenthal passes Kock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kock trying to control from the bottom.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kock actively working from the bottom here.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hohenthal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Hohenthal lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions off his back.
Hohenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
Kock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohenthal is working away from the top position though.
Hohenthal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kock is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kock trying to control but Hohenthal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kock reverses the position - he's now on top in Hohenthal's guard.
Kock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohenthal is pulling down on Kock's head to control his posture.
Kock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kock is one step ahead there.
Kock throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kock is looking to advance position but Hohenthal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kock is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
Hohenthal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kock is looking to improve his position but Hohenthal isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Kock tries to hold on but Hohenthal postures up.
Kock is trying desperately to improve position.
Hohenthal content just to control the position here.
Hohenthal looking to control but Kock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound effectively.
Kock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock is looking to score with low kicks.
Hohenthal darts in trying to clinch
and Hohenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Hohenthal's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock pushes Hohenthal away with a front kick.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock lands a leg kick that knocks Hohenthal off balance momentarily.
Kock connects with the punch.#T1#
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
That kick from Kock tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kock, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Kock.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hohenthal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hohenthal finds it's way round the side to connect with Kock's head.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Kock catches Hohenthal right on the button with a cross.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kock misses the jab.#T3#
Kock lands with a right hand.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Kock lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hohenthal's hands.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Kock throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Kock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hohenthal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Kock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Kock drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Kock is rocked!
Hohenthal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock looks to land a combination. Hohenthal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hohenthal connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kock - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lennart Hohenthal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Kock misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sokol. That's going to slow Kock down.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kock throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol checks a low kick from Kock.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Kock motions for Sokol to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Sokol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Sokol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kock trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Kock being controlled here, momentarily.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Kock blocks nicely.
Kock looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand 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.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Kock throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kock.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3##CL#
Sokol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock prevents a body shot from Sokol.
Kock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokol.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kock.
Sokol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Kock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sokol blocks a body shot from Kock.
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Kock throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Kock tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kock back against the cage.
Kock lands a knee to the body.
Kock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kock.
Kock letting Sokol take a breather here.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kock is keeping busy.
Sokol is looking to control Kock's arms but Kock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sokol has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock jabs Sokol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Kock.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Kock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batang Kock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock lands a shot to the body.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kock. #T1#
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Kock trying to land knees to the body.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock blocking some punches.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kock can't get the takedown.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
A left lands for Sokol.
Kock keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses the body punch
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokol has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Kock lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kock blocks a jab.
Sokol fails to land the takedown.
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Kock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Sokol.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Kock looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming. #T4#
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Kock.
Nice body punch from Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kock moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol moves out of range as Kock strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it. #T1#
Sokol sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Kock blocks a body shot from Sokol.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokol trying to stall but Kock improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Kock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock lands a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock misses with a straight right.
Kock scores with a jab. Sokol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Kock misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol scores with a leg kick.
Sokol keeps the fight on the outside.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sokol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sokol misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Sokol throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Sokol fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kock lands with a cross.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Kock tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokol with a hook.
Kock scores with a push kick.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Kock connects with a body shot.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kock's hands.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
As Sokol backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Sokol manages to avoid it all.
Kock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
As Sokol backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Sokol manages to avoid it all.
Sokol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokol moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokol lands a head shot.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Sokol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

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 Jan Sokol.
I think Kock 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Kock - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
Van Asch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Kock.
Kock wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Van Asch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Asch misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kock.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Kock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Kock saw it coming and moves away.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock moves out of range of the body kick.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kock checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses. #T2#
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Asch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kock digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Asch back to the cage. Kock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Kock digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Kock throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.
Van Asch tries to work over Kock's front leg with a kick but Kock checks it.
Kock misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Van Asch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kock as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Asch takes a step back to recover.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Asch off the cage and back into range.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock thows a body kick. Van Asch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Kock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Asch in his tracks.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Van Asch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Kock. Those never looked like landing.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Kock catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock connects with the punch.
Kock cracks a nice hook into Van Asch's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Kock throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Asch.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kock's knee momentarily.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch connects with a high kick.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kock.
A head kick by Van Asch misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Van Asch backing up. Van Asch nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Kock lands a nice hook to Van Asch's body. Van Asch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch lands a head kick. Kock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Asch throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Kock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kock scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Kock was not able to check.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Kock had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back. #CL#
Kock moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kock.
Van Asch lands a body punch.
Van Asch pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Van Asch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kock scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Asch backs up against the cage.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Asch defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch jabs at Kock's body.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Kock scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Van Asch digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Kock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch misses with a two punch combination.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock misses the body punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock misses with a two punch combination.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Kock misses with a body kick.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Kock as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kock there.
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Kock saw it coming and moves away.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch misses the jab.#T4#
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A nice combination there by Kock.
Kock lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kock as he connects with a hook.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Kock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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 Batang Kock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kock, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Kock scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodrigues with a body shot.
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.#T1#
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Kock throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodrigues lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Kock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased. #T3#
Kock misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A left lands for Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Kock digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Kock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.#T4#
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kock eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock thinks about the counter body kick.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Kock.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Kock.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Kock's head back.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodrigues shrugs it off.
Kock slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.#T1#
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rodrigues cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Kock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kock tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kock.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Rodrigues backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Rodrigues's defenses.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Kock avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Kock slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodrigues.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Kock's corner calls for a 1-2. Kock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Kock scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodrigues's knee momentarily.#T1#
Kock lands with an overhand left.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Kock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Kock tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kock.
Kock lands with a right to the head.
Kock has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Kock pushes him off.
Kock misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Kock misses
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Kock avoids them all with ease.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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.

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock moves away from the strike by Williams.
Kock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams feints and then cracks Kock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kock down.
Kock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams 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.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
As Kock backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.#T1#
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Kock lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Kock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Williams blocks it well.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Kock throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Williams cracks Kock with a good jab.
Kock throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams swings for the body but Kock moves out of range. #T2#
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams 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.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Williams throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Kock. Those never looked like landing.
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
Williams blocks the body kick.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kock doesn't seem bothered though.
Kock tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kock was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Williams trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kock is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams won't allow Kock to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kock looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Kock misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kock misses.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kock.#T1#
Williams connects with a right hand. Kock shakes it off.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Kock throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Kock swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
A cross from Williams lands.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock moves out of range as Williams strikes.
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Kock tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Kock wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams shoots in but Kock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Kock throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Kock throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kock to the ground. Williams is now in Kock's guard.
Kock is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams stays in close to Kock's body and controls the position.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kock is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams looking to control.
Williams has Kock pulled in close to control his posture.
Kock trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams dominated that second round.
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#
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams lands the left hand.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a left to the body.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Spencer Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Kock sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock punishes Williams's body with a nice straight 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!
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Kock counters with a body kick.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock connects with a looping right hand.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kock.
Kock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Kock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Kock counters with a two punch combo.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams with a jab.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Kock misses with a hook #TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Kock wants to control but Williams postures up.#T4#
Williams taking a breather here.
Kock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams taking a breather here.
Kock sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams prevents Kock from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batang Kock.
I think Williams 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Williams!
Post fight, an emotional Spencer Williams said 'ez for me, last time I was drunk'.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kock works the jab nicely.
Granes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Granes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Granes 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.
Granes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Granes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granes with a jab.
Granes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes scoring well with a low kick there.
Granes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kock counters with a two punch combo.
Kock dips to his left and cracks Granes with an uppercut!
Granes misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.#T1#
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Granes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Granes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kock punishes Granes's body with a nice straight punch.
Kock checks a low kick from Granes.
Granes connects with a jab.
Kock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Granes eats them both and turns towards Kock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granes doesn't seem bothered though.
Granes misses with a jab to the body
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Granes misses
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock lands with a nice body punch.
Granes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granes looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Granes throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Granes only half commits.
Granes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Granes.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granes rather than just go for the knockout.
Granes throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Granes only half commits.
Granes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Kock. #T3#
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Granes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kock scrambles back to his feet.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGranes.
Granes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kock.
Granes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kock dips to his left and cracks Granes with an uppercut!
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Keenwah Granes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granes misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Granes throws a head kick that misses.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Granes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kock - the referee stops the clock and Granes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kock. Granes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kock misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Granes closes the distance and clinches.
Granes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Granes prevents a body shot from Kock. #BC2#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granes takes one on the button.
Kock misses with the body kick#CL#
and Granes counters by clinching up.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granes blocking some punches.
Granes prevents a body shot from Kock.
Kock blocking some punches.
Kock is trying to break the clinch but Granes is controlling him.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock 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#
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Granes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Granes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kock's knee momentarily.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Granes tries to score with a low kick but Kock moves his leg out of the way.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Granes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granes throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kock with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Kock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
A jab from Granes does it's job there.
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Granes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kock slips a straight right by Granes.#TD2#
Kock gets a takedown into half guard.
Granes is trying to maintain the position but Kock is very close to passing his half guard.
Granes is looking to improve his position. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kock.
Granes wants to get back to full guard.
Kock is trying to control. Granes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Granes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Granes tries to roll over but Kock keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kock is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granes defends it well.
Granes wants to improve his position but Kock is controlling well. #T3#
Granes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kock. #SUB2#
Kock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Granes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Granes wants to improve his position but Kock is controlling well.
Kock controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kock throwing shots but Granes is blocking nicely.
Kock trying to control the action but Granes is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Granes is looking to improve his position.
Granes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Granes.
Kock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Granes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Granes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kock has managed to get both his arms back between Granes's legs - danger averted.
Kock wants to control from the top but Granes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Granes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granes walks into a jab.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Granes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws out a powerful jab.
Granes throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Granes ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Granes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Granes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Granes throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Kock checks a low kick from Granes.
Kock shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Kock misses the body punch
and Granes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kock's knee momentarily.
Granes moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granes.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Some bone on bone action there as Kock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Kock misses with a shot to the body
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granes moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Granes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granes.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granes.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granes doesn't seem bothered though. #T2##CL#
Granes moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
Kock throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granes tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Granes slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock lands a jab to Granes's midsection.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Granes off the cage and back into range.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Granes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Granes.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granes throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Granes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Granes throws a series of strikes that have Kock backpedaling.
Granes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Granes misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keenwah Granes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kock. That snapped Granes's head back.
Kock connects with the punch.
Kock connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granes gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Kock moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Granes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kock defends it nicely.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Granes's belly button to the back.
Granes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granes sets himself, and Kock steps forward looking for the clinch! Granes avoids it this time.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Kock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kock cracks Bogo with an open hand slap.#CL#
Bogo drives through and clinches with Kock against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kock scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kock lands an elbow that stopped Bogo in his tracks for a moment.
Kock misses with an elbow strike.
Kock tries to break the clinch but Bogo is controlling the position.
Kock wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogo won't allow it.
Kock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch.
Bogo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kock.
Bogo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Bogo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock lands with a shot to the body.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bogo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Bogo gets caught napping as Kock dives in and scores a takedown. Bogo manages to retain guard.
Kock stays in close to Bogo's body and controls the position.
Bogo trying to control the position.
Kock trying to control but Bogo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kock pushing down on Bogo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bogo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kock escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kock!
Kock fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Kock is trying to get an arm triangle but Bogo is defending well.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Kock gets to mount! Bogo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kock looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bogo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bogo!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kock is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bogo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bogo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kock! #REVB##SUB2#
Kock tries for a kimura but Bogo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bogo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Kock drives through and clinches with Bogo against the cage.
Kock lands a left hand.
Kock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Kock successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bogo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kock has locked up a guillotine! Kock's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bogo is holding on here and Kock must be using up a lot of energy. Bogo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kock gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock lands with a short shot to the head.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but Kock has double underhooks.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Kock.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but Kock has the dominant position.#TD#
Kock pulls guard.
Lvavatai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kock's guard.#SUB#
Kock looking for a guillotine here but Lvavatai defends easily.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Kock is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU2#
Lvavatai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Kock shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Kock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Good work by Kock as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Lvavatai ducks right into an uppercut from Kock.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the head.
Lvavatai throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Kock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kock has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
The referee calls for Kock to work. #BC#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Lvavatai dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Lvavatai swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
Lvavatai catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Kock is looking to wear down Lvavatai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Lvavatai . #T4#
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Lvavatai .
Kock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Kock swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range. #CL#
Kock rushes Lvavatai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Lvavatai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Kock throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Kock lands with a hook. Lvavatai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that Kock ducks under and follows up with a left that Kock also avoids with ease.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Kock slams his shin into Lvavatai 's torso.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Kock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lvavatai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai is not content to let Kock control the position.
Lvavatai pushes Kock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kock is chipping away with strikes.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Kock is in control. #T3##SUB#
Kock tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Lvavatai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lvavatai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kock in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock working the ground and pound from side control.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target. #TD#
Kock shoots in and gets a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Kock slips an elbow through the middle.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
Kock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kock landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kock manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Kock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Lvavatai is refusing to be controlled, as Kock sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kock is looking to stall here but Lvavatai recovers full guard.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Kock isn't so interested in that idea.
Batang Kock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Lvavatai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Lvavatai shrugs it off though.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Lvavatai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kock lands a lovely overhand right.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lvavatai manages to circle out of the way.
Lvavatai wants to slow Kock down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Kock defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
As Lvavatai looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Lvavatai just gets out of the way.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Kock is looking to counter with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiaoali Lvavatai .
I think Kock 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Hohenthal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kock finds it's way round the side to connect with Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Kock.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kock misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Kock throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock jabs Hohenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Hohenthal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Kock stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Kock throws a right and a left that Hohenthal avoids nicely.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kock throws a head kick but Hohenthal moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.
Kock connects with a jab.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick.
Kock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kock cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.#T4#
Hohenthal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hohenthal thuds a left hand into Kock's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Hohenthal lands a big uppercut and Kock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kock looks OK. Hohenthal waves Kock back to his feet!
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal 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.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Kock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kock.
Kock connects with a nice looking jab.
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hohenthal looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.
Kock swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice right hand that sends Kock toppling to the canvas! Kock scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hohenthal finish him?!
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Hohenthal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hohenthal if he has to take too many more of those.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kock moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Kock feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kock.
That kick from Kock tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock lands a nice looking body kick.
Kock jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hohenthal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kock is in Hohenthal's guard.#T3#
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Kock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohenthal is keeping the position for now.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohenthal is keeping the position for now.
Kock throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Kock is proving a slippery customer.
Kock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Kock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kock clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Kock throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal drops his hands momentarily and Kock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal slips a jab and a cross from Kock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock 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!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kock moves into the clinch.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Hohenthal cracks Kock with an open hand slap.
Kock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kock with a poor takedown
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Kock lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kock misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hohenthal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Kock is predictable there
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
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 punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Kock flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Hohenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohenthal misses the target.#T3#
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Kock fakes the leg kick and cracks Hohenthal in the body.
Jab by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Hohenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.#CL2#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Hohenthal tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Kock tries for a takedown but Hohenthal circles away easily
and Hohenthal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hohenthal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hohenthal wants it to stay on the feet.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Batang Kock just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range. #CL#
Hohenthal clinches up with Kock and pushes him back against the cage.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock tries to throw a body punch but Hohenthal avoids it by throwing Kock back against the cage.
Hohenthal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
Kock connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kock being controlled here, momentarily.
Kock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Kock looking to sit in guard and control but Hohenthal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kock looking for a guillotine here but Hohenthal defends easily. #SUB2#
Kock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hohenthal has picked Kock up and slammed him! Kock can't keep hold of the triangle and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control!
Hohenthal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hohenthal is working Kock over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Hohenthal scoring with punches from side control.
Kock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kock wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Kock is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal stalling.
Kock has his hands clasped together around Hohenthal's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kock actively working from the bottom here.
Hohenthal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal had his way with Batang Kock in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Kock staying out of range there.
Hohenthal is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kock hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Asch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kock.
Kock lands a body shot.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
A nice leg kick from Kock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kock 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.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Asch scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Kock lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Asch wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Asch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Van Asch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Asch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kock.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Van Asch fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Kock throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Asch walks into a straight right hand from Kock.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Van Asch moved away.
No luck for Kock with that takedown attempt.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Asch scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Asch but Van Asch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Kock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Asch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kock really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Asch wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range. #T1#
Van Asch scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kock misses with a double jab.
As Kock backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Kock manages to avoid it all.
Kock feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
A punch combination from Kock misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock is looking for a counter combo.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch counters with a body kick.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kock swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Kock thuds his shin into the meat of Van Asch's side.
Kock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Van Asch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Asch.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Kock moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Kock throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock tries to counter with a takedown but Van Asch is quick to defend against it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Kock. #T4#
Kock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Kock cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch just manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch walks into a left hand.
Kock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
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 Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kock cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Kock fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Asch in the body.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Van Asch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Asch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Van Asch wants to control but Kock postures up.
The strikes coming from Kock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Asch is trying to control Kock's posture but Kock avoids it.
Van Asch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kock working the head with strikes.
Van Asch is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kock trying to control the position but Van Asch is working away.
Van Asch tries to bench press Kock off him but Kock keeps the position.
Kock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kock.
Kock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Asch down. #SUB#
Kock swings around for an armbar but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kock's guard.#SUB#
Kock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Asch defends it easily.
Van Asch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Van Asch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Asch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Asch wants to free his trapped foot but Kock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Asch keeps trying to improve his position.
Kock tries to get to full guard but Van Asch has control of the leg.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Asch is trying to control. Kock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kock works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Asch preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Asch controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch looking to pass the guard.
Van Asch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kock 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Sokol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Kock blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kock.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Sokol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokol circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Sokol lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Sokol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.#T1#
Kock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Kock.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Kock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kock.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Nice body punch from Kock. #T2#
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol 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.
Sokol lands a head kick!
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Sokol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock moves out of range of the leg kick from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Kock with a hook.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Kock clobbers Sokol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Sokol. That snapped Kock's head back.
Kock scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock! #CL#
Sokol moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kock.
Sokol throws a lazy head kick
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kock leaves Sokol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kock both land. Nice combination.
Sokol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
A jab from Sokol misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol throws a head kick that Kock semi-blocks.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kock throws a front kick that sends Sokol stumbling back into the cage.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sokol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokol.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kock is looking for a triangle but Sokol pushes his legs off easily.
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokol postures up in Kock's guard and throws a big left but Kock blocks it.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Sokol stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kock has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sokol manages to get his head free but now Kock has transitioned to an armbar! Sokol grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kock! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Kock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slice scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slice 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.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Slice lands a front kick.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kock avoids it really well and circles away.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice cracks Kock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Jab, jab by Slice - just one landing. #T1#
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slice thinking.
Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slice.
Slice throws a right hand that misses
and Kock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slice is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice throws a right hand that Kock ducks under and follows up with a left that Kock also avoids with ease.
Slice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kock walks into a jab.#TD2#
Kock gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Kock controlling the action here.
Kock prevents Slice from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Kock is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Slice is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Kock delivers a nice body kick.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Tomonaga throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomonaga manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga throws a counter combo.
Kock misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga 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.
Kock lands a lovely overhand right.
Kock scores with a nice head shot.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Kock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomonaga's sensitive parts.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Tomonaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomonaga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tomonaga if he has to take too many more of those.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Tomonaga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomonaga blocks a head kick by Kock. #CL#
Kock closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Kock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomonaga lands a left hand.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kock tries to work over Tomonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock tries to work over Tomonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Tomonaga tries to move into range but Kock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomonaga manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kock misses
enabling Tomonaga to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kock closes the distance and clinches up with Tomonaga, looking for a takedown. Kock pushes Tomonaga against the cage but Tomonaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tomonaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kock misses with a body shot
and Tomonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomonaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomonaga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kock with a jab.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tomonaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tomonaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Kock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomonaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomonaga in the body.
Kock connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock lands a slapping body shot.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomonaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock 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#
Kock connects with the punch.
Kock lands with a slapping head kick.
Tomonaga takes one to the chin there.
Kock throws a right hand that Tomonaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomonaga also avoids with ease.
Tomonaga unleashes a big counter combination but Kock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kock.
Kock lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kock is defended easily by Tomonaga.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Tomonaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Kock.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomonaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Tomonaga moves out of range easily.
Tomonaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Kock is rocked!
Kock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomonaga moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock throws the left hand but Tomonaga avoids the punch easily.
Kock connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tomonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Kock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
Tomonaga throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Kock scores with a kick to the body.
Kock seems to have got his legs back now.
Kock tries to clinch
and Tomonaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kock has closed the distance and engaged Tomonaga in a clinch.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomonaga can do to turn this around?
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kock.
Kock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Kock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock scores a nice knee to the body.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Tomonaga working aggressively here.
Kock lands a shoulder strike.
Batang Kock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Kock to work.
Kock cracks Tomonaga with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
Tomonaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomonaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomonaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck for Kock with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kock with a nice calf kick.
Kock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomonaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Tomonaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomonaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kock.
Kock throws a push kick but Tomonaga slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Tomonaga. No joy for Kock on that attempt.
Tomonaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomonaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Kock throws a body kick that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Despite the aggression on Tomonaga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kock connects with a right hand. Tomonaga shakes it off.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Tomonaga's belly button to the back.
Kock tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Tomonaga counters with a nice right hand that sends Kock toppling to the canvas! Kock scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tomonaga finish him?!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomonaga.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
A relieved looking Shinichiro Tomonaga 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Paveto drives through and clinches with Kock against the cage.
Paveto can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paveto.
Still in the clinch, Paveto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
Paveto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paveto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands a right hand.
Paveto misses with a punch on the inside.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike from Kock.
Paveto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Paveto trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Paveto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paveto.
Paveto cracks Kock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock connects with a nice looking jab.
Paveto misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Paveto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Joro Paveto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paveto misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Paveto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a body kick.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Paveto wants to counter the offense by Kock and move into the clinch position.
Paveto misses with a right hand
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock throws a right hand that Paveto ducks under and follows up with a left that Paveto also avoids with ease.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock throws a push kick but Paveto slaps the foot to one side.
Kock lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Paveto instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick.
Paveto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Paveto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a one-two to the body.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto moves to clinch but Kock breaks away
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Paveto looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Paveto instigates a clinch.
Paveto misses with some punches.
Kock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kock.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paveto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paveto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Paveto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paveto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Paveto is looking to clinch.
Kock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paveto scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kock has Paveto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paveto tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Paveto's guard.
Paveto looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Paveto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paveto tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Paveto tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Paveto checks the leg kick.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paveto can do to turn this around?#T1#
Paveto closes the distance but Kock moves to the side
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paveto thinking. #CL2#
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Paveto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Paveto.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paveto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kock trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Kock tests Paveto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paveto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock defending well as Paveto loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Paveto clinches. #BC#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Paveto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paveto can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paveto working aggressively here.
Paveto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paveto.
Paveto working aggressively here.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Paveto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Kock breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Paveto moves out of range easily.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paveto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Paveto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Paveto.
Kock sets himself, and Paveto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kock avoids it this time.
Paveto scores with a decent looking hook.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paveto moves out of range of the strikes.
Paveto wants to counter with a clinch but Kock pushes him away.#T4#
Kock lands a nice looking body kick.
Paveto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Paveto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paveto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
Paveto lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Paveto moves out of range easily.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Paveto should have avoided that one.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paveto misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Paveto.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paveto just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Paveto. Those never looked like landing.
Paveto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Kock misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Joro Paveto has been cut.#BC#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paveto throws a shot to the body.
Paveto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Paveto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kock, pushing him back against the cage.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Paveto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paveto. #BC#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Paveto misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock cracks Paveto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Paveto blocks the body kick.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Paveto. Paveto maintains the clinch.
Kock is trying to break free.
Kock tries to circle away but Paveto has him pinned against the cage.
Paveto misses with some punches.
Kock pushes Paveto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands. #TD#
Kock has Paveto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paveto tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Paveto's guard.

Paveto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paveto misses with a body punch
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paveto.
A big right from Paveto misses.
Paveto tries to clinch up
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Paveto.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paveto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Paveto down.
Paveto wants to clinch up but Kock keeps it at a distance.
Paveto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paveto's knee momentarily.
Paveto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Paveto clinches. #BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Paveto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Paveto takes the fight into the clinch.
Paveto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Paveto has a couple of punches blocked by Kock. #BC#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Paveto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Kock.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kock, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
Marsden happy to just control the position for now.
Kock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsden trying to control the position but Kock is working away.
Kock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marsden just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kock keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden advances to mount.
Kock is looking to improve his position but Marsden isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Marsden fails to advance to Kock's back.
Marsden throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kock stops Marsden from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kock is working hard here to advance position.
Kock is squirming around, avoiding Marsden's attempts to control the action.
Kock wants to control but Marsden is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Marsden goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kock turns into him and now he's in Marsden's guard.
Marsden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marsden working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Kock content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Kock defends easily.
Kock is looking to advance position but Marsden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marsden looking to control but Kock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kock wants to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden looking to control but Kock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marsden seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kock is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden controlling his opponent.
Kock is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brooke Marsden 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#
Marsden thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock wants to land a leg kick but Marsden is out of range.
A jab lands there for Marsden.
Brooke Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab. #TD2#
Marsden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Marsden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kock sees it coming and defends easily.
Kock is trying to maintain the position but Marsden is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marsden trying to control from Kock's half guard. Kock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marsden controls the pace.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooke Marsden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Kock is pulling down on Marsden's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsden, at least for the moment.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marsden looking to sit in guard and control but Kock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marsden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kock content to stall in guard here.
Marsden controls Kock momentarily but Kock frees himself.
Kock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Kock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marsden is looking to sweep but instead, Kock has passed into half guard.
Kock trying to control the pace.
Marsden tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kock passes to side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Marsden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kock working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden wants to control but Kock postures up.
Kock controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brooke Marsden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kock works Marsden's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Marsden gets a takedown into half guard.
Marsden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Marsden seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.
Marsden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden trying to control from Kock's half guard. Kock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marsden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kock wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marsden trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Marsden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Marsden connects with a looping right hand.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsden throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Marsden throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Marsden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Kock takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Kock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kock has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A punch combination from Marsden misses.
Marsden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKock.
Kock lands with a nice 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!
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Kock is looking to wear down Marsden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marsden.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brooke Marsden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marsden cracks Kock with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brooke Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsden 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kock rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tico.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Kock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tico manages to circle out of the way.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock counters with a leg kick.
Kock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Tico misses
and Kock counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Tico shrugs it off.
Tico tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tico's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Tico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Tico has control of Kock's left arm, preventing Kock from doing any damage.
Kock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Kock throws a big elbow that misses.
Tico being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kock continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tico misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
Tico digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to work over Tico's front leg with a kick but Tico checks it.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tico throws a leg kick that misses.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Tico throws a body kick that misses
and Kock counters with a nice body shot.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Tico throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Tico throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tico digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Tico works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Tico throws a body kick that misses
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tico's knee momentarily.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico misses with a body shot. #T3#
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico tries to work over Kock's front leg with a kick but Kock checks it.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a body kick.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock avoids the body shot from Tico.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Kock counters with a leg kick.
Tico swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Tico misses #CL#
and Kock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kock.
Tico managing to block the knees to the body from Kock.
Kock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kock tries to land knees in the clinch but Tico avoids the damage to the body.
Tico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tico misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch.
Tico misses with a body shot
and Kock counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico digs a good hook to Kock's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico misses with a low kick as Kock jumps back.
As Tico looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico lands a jab to Kock's midsection.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance. #CL#
Kock has managed to clinch.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tico just manages to avoid it.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico lands a nice hook to Kock's body. Kock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
And Kock counters with a quick kick to the body but Tico blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tico wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tico throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Tico plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tico misses.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kock avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico throws a chopping leg kick but Kock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock is looking to clinch.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tico throws a leg kick but Kock checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico 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: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Kvinchal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Kvinchal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock moves away from the strike by Kvinchal.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Kvinchal saw that one coming.
Kvinchal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kvinchal with a hook.
Kock slips under a jab from Kvinchal.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Kvinchal.
Kock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvinchal throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal staying out of range there.
Kastav Kvinchal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Kvinchal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kock doesn't seem phased though.
Kock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kvinchal dives in and grabs Kock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kock pushes down on Kvinchal's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.#T1#
Kvinchal tests Kock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kvinchal connects with a jab.
Kvinchal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kock lunges at Kvinchal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kvinchal's hand.
Kvinchal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kock can pounce on him.
Kvinchal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kvinchal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kvinchal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.#T2#
A shot to the body from Kvinchal misses
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvinchal misses with a straight right.
Kock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kvinchal lands a jab to the nose.
Kvinchal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock misses with a hook #TD2#
so Kvinchal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Kock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kvinchal tries to free his leg and advance position but Kock is retaining full guard.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kock is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kvinchal content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Kvinchal.
Kock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Kvinchal.
Kvinchal cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Kvinchal scores with a body shot.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kock as he jumps to the side.
Kock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kastav Kvinchal.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kvinchal throws a good cross that connects.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kvinchal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kock takes a swing at Kvinchal's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kastav Kvinchal 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#
Kvinchal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvinchal throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Kvinchal.
Kvinchal misses with a body punch
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kvinchal's knee momentarily.
A combination from Kock does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kvinchal 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 Kock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kvinchal counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvinchal but great work by Kock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock working the body and head with strikes.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal wants to control but Kock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
Kvinchal sneaks back into half guard.
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kock is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kock preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for a guillotine here but Kock defends easily.
Kock stays in close to Kvinchal's body and controls the position.
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kock wants to get up but he can't break Kvinchal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kvinchal takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
Kvinchal throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvinchal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kvinchal checks a leg kick nicely.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock wants to slow Kvinchal down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Kvinchal gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Kock is a slippery customer.
Kock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvinchal trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kastav Kvinchal 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#
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvinchal was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kvinchal 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.
Kock lands with a shot to the body.
Kvinchal throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a low kick, right behind Kvinchal 's knee.
Kvinchal throws a big shot that misses.
Kock lands a leg kick that knocks Kvinchal off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kock is able to avoid easily.
Kvinchal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kock counters with a head kick.
Kvinchal throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.#T1#
Nice jab there from Kvinchal.
Kock catches Kvinchal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kvinchal scores with the left hand. Kock knows he should have avoided that one.
Kvinchal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvinchal stuns Kock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvinchal throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kastav Kvinchal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock motions for Kvinchal to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock takes a swing at Kvinchal's ribcage but misses.
Kvinchal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvinchal throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Kvinchal swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is looking to wear down Kvinchal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kvinchal lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Kock.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kvinchal digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Kvinchal darts in looking for a takedown but Kock gets double underhooks and turns Kvinchal into the cage.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kastav Kvinchal.#T3#
Kock throws a solid leg kick but Kvinchal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kock.
Kvinchal throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kvinchal darts in looking for a takedown but Kock gets double underhooks and turns Kvinchal into the cage. #TD2#
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kvinchal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kock is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
Kvinchal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Kvinchal trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Kock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvinchal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kock scores with a jab to the jaw.

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 Batang Kock.
I think Kvinchal 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peieira. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Peieira misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peieira connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Peieira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peieira lands a head shot.
Peieira missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock slips a jab from Peieira.
Caio Peieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Peieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Peieira.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Peieira manages to avoid it.
Peieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a two punch combo.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peieira manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kock avoids the body shot from Peieira.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Peieira off the cage and back into range.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Peieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock misses with a wild combination.
Kock moves away from the strike by Peieira.
Peieira misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Peieira misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peieira scores with a nice head shot.
Kock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.#TD2#
Peieira drives through with a takedown into Kock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peieira pushes down on Kock's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Kock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Peieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Kock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kock gets back to full guard.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kock is keeping the position for now.
Kock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB#
Kock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kock keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass. #SUB#
Kock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peieira preventing the sweep.
Kock pulls Peieira in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Peieira passes Kock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peieira wants to control but Kock is keeping him busy.
Kock is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Peieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Peieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kock is just riding it out for now. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Peieira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peieira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Peieira digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Peieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Peieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Peieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kock counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
A jab from Peieira misses.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Kock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Peieira misses with a takedown
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Peieira.
Peieira takes one to the side of the head.
Peieira jabs at Kock's body.
Peieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock moves away from the strike by Peieira.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peieira.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peieira misses with a body shot.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peieira.
Peieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Peieira throws a body shot but no joy.
As Peieira backs away, Kock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Kock tries to sprawl but Peieira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Peieira seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.
Kock trying to hold on to Peieira's head to control him but Peieira postures up.
Kock is controlling Peieira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Peieira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peieira is one step ahead there.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Kock is keeping the position.#T3#
Peieira trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
Peieira trying to move into half guard but instead Kock has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kock preventing the sweep.
Kock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Peieira has his foot on Kock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kock works his way back into a safe position though.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Peieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kock is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Peieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peieira.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Peieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peieira misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a body kick that stops Peieira in his tracks momentarily.
Peieira scores with a nice right hand.
Peieira shoots in for a takedown but Kock shows good takedown defense.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Peieira.
Peieira misses the jab.
Kock pushes Peieira away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Peieira with a poor takedown
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peieira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Peieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Peieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Kock sprawls well. He's pushed Peieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peieira loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Peieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Peieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peieira showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kock is trying to control the position but Peieira postures up.
Kock is controlling Peieira's posture.
Kock wants to sweep here but Peieira controlling him for the moment.
Kock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Peieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kock! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peieira regains half guard.
Kock controlling the pace.
Kock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Peieira actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock is taking a breather. Peieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Peieira wants to get back to full guard.
Peieira is looking to get back to full guard here but Kock has managed to pass to side control instead.
Peieira is looking for a sweep.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Peieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kock trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Kock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Peieira tries to buck Kock off but Kock is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock takes a little break here. Peieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Peieira tries to buck Kock off but Kock is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peieira 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Branko vs Peieira
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Biden swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Biden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kock in his tracks.
Biden lands a jab-cross combination.
Biden tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
Nice body kick from Biden.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Biden.
Biden lands with a nice body kick.
Biden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Biden throws a shot to the body.
Biden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biden cracks Kock with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden throws a leg kick but Kock moved away.
Kock avoids the body shot from Biden.
Biden stuns Kock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Kock slips under a jab from Biden.
Biden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biden throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Kock takes one on the button.
Biden lands with a hook. Kock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biden cracks Kock with an open hand slap.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biden lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Biden scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Kock is rocked!#CL#
Biden takes the fight into the clinch.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Biden finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Biden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Kock wants to stall.
Kock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Biden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Biden swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock prevents a body shot from Biden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Biden letting Kock take a breather here.
Biden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Biden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biden is leaning against Kock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Biden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biden lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kock is trying to break free.
Kock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock stalls.
Kock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biden misses with a knee to the head.
Kock lands a left hand.
Kock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kock stalling.
Kock wants a takedown but no success here.
Biden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Biden. #T4#
Biden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biden digs a right hand into Kock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kock's gas tank.
Biden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Biden obliges.
Kock tries to work over Biden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Biden controls his hands.
Kock tries a body shot but Biden blocks it.
Biden pushes Kock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kock blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Biden.
Biden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Biden obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Biden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Biden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab by Biden.
Kock needs to keep his hands up - Biden had a free shot at his head there.
Biden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kock in his tracks.
Biden motions for Kock to come forward. Biden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Biden lands with a cross.
Biden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Kock circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biden cracks Kock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Jab, jab by Biden - just one landing.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biden to score with a decent uppercut.
Biden lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.#T1#
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biden works the jab nicely.
Biden drops Kock with a huge uppercut! Kock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Biden is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Biden!
A victorious Joe Biden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Randalman
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Ho Soon misses.
Kock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kock walks into a jab.
Ho Soon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Ho Soon misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock connects with a right hand. Ho Soon shakes it off.
Ho Soon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ho Soon throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Ho Soon swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a body kick that stops Ho Soon in his tracks momentarily.
Ho Soon misses with a combination
and Kock counters with a low kick, right behind Ho Soon 's knee.
Ho Soon misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho Soon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ho Soon with a body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a double jab
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho Soon thinking.
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!
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Kock throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Kock lands a slapping body shot.
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Ho Soon lands a two punch combo.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ho Soon works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ho Soon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ho Soon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock tries a quick counter leg kick but Ho Soon is wise to it.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ho Soon dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Ho Soon misses with a combination
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ho Soon tests Kock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot
and Kock counters with a huge head kick that drops Ho Soon! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batang Kock!
A less than humble Batang Kock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Hashima cracks Kock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock tries a quick counter leg kick but Hashima is wise to it.
Hashima misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashima tests Kock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashima throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hashima backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Hashima manages to avoid it all.
Hashima misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Kock's body.
Hashima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hashima jabs Kock right on the nose. Kock blinks but takes it well.
Hashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashima throws out a powerful jab.
Hashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Kock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hashima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hashima cracks Kock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock feints a counter leg kick.
Kock tries to score with a low kick but Hashima moves his leg out of the way.
Hashima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hashima connects with a jab.
Hashima misses with an uppercut.
Hashima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hashima misses with a wild combination.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hashima with a body shot.
Hashima swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Hashima both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Kock swings for the body but Hashima moves out of range.
As Kock tries to get set, Hashima tries to push him back and clinch up but Kock manages to avoid the attempt.
Hashima lands a jab to the head.
Hashima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Hashima moved out of range.
Hashima tries to counter by clinching up but Kock breaks away and moves out of range.
Hashima cracks Kock with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Hashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Hashima. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Hashima lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
Hashima throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hashima misses with a combination
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Hashima.
Hashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashima throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Hashima is rocked!
Rounin Hashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Hashima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a huge left! Hashima is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kock isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hashima from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batang Kock!
After the fight, Batang Kock 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: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Rahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahl looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahl tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rahl trying to stall but Kock improves his position.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kock lands a body punch. #T1#
Kock cracks Rahl with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
Rahl misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rahl.
Kock has Rahl pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rahl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahl's efforts to push away.
Kock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahl's efforts to push away.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl misses with some punches.
Rahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahl tries to break the clinch but Kock is controlling the position.
Rahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Rahl is trying to break the clinch but Kock is controlling him.
Rahl has a couple of punches blocked by Kock. #BC2#
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahl.
Rahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Kock takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Kock moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Kock tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahl avoided it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rahl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kock - the referee stops the clock and Rahl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kock. Rahl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kock digs a good body shot into Rahl's ribs.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rahl takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rahl clinches.
Rahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahl is keeping busy.
Rahl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahl tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Rahl stalling in the clinch but Kock improves position. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Rahl shrugs it off though.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's front leg with a kick but Rahl checks it.
Rahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Rahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahl.
Nice jab there from Kock.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock is looking to wear down Rahl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kock connects with a crisp jab.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Kock feints and then cracks Rahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahl down.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Rahl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Rahl moved away.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Rahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rahl lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahl throws out the jab.
Kock slips under a jab.
Rahl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL#
Kock has Rahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Darken Rahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahl prevents a body shot from Kock.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kock stalls.
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Rahl controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Rahl looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Rahl can't break the clinch.
Rahl trying to control the position but instead, Kock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahl into the cage.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahl controls his hands.
Rahl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kock digs a right hand underneath Rahl's ribcage. Rahl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kock blocks a body shot from Rahl.
Rahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock is looking to control Rahl's arms but Rahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kock has his back to the cage.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land. #T4#
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahl tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Rahl back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kock stalling in the clinch but Rahl improves position.
Kock can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahl. #BC2#
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahl throws a chopping leg kick but Kock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahl is able to avoid easily.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Rahl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rahl.
Kock moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Kock is looking to clinch but Rahl is avoiding it. #T1#
Kock slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Rahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl misses with a hook to the body
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahl just manages to avoid it.
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Rahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a looping left.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl throws a shot to the body.
Rahl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahl 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.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahl to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl connects with a crisp jab.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kock paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Rahl 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.
A shot to the body from Rahl misses
and Kock counters with a head kick. That will keep Rahl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahl.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Rahl throws a series of punches but Kock moves out of range.
Rahl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Kock lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Rahl slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rahl does no damage.
As Rahl looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Rahl just gets out of the way.
Kock scores with a body shot.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darken Rahl.
I think Kock 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 115 - Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Branko drives through with a takedown into Kock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kock looking to control.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kock is retaining full guard.
Branko trying to move into half guard but instead Kock has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Kock defends easily. #SUB#
Kock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kock has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Branko has his foot on Kock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kock works his way back into a safe position though.
Kock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kock controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kock won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
Kock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Branko 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.
Kock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kock defends it easily.#SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Kock defends easily. #SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kock slips nicely into half guard.
Kock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Branko!
Branko tries to reverse the position but Kock maintains control.#T3#
Kock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko is trying desperately to improve position.
Kock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Branko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kock has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Kock controlling from the full mount.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is squirming around, avoiding Kock's attempts to control the action.
Branko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kock pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kock prevents Branko from improving his position.
Kock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Branko!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Branko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kock's half guard.#SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but Kock is defending it quite comfortably.
Kock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.
Kock wants to control but Branko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Kock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kock.
Kock is trying to control the position but Branko postures up.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kock is retaining full guard.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Kock is controlling Branko's posture.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is looking to pass into half guard but Kock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kock is in guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Kock pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kock controls the pace.#SUB#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kock defends it easily.
Kock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kock trying to control the position but Branko is working away. #T3#
Branko being controlled for a moment.
Branko tries to bench press Kock off him but Kock keeps the position.
Kock trying to control the action but Branko is working from the bottom.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Branko being controlled for a moment.
Branko sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Branko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kock has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kock tries to control but Branko wriggling away.
Kock controlling the position easily from mount.
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branko slips a jab from Kock.
Branko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kock swivels and escapes.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
Branko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kock is fending him off so far but Branko persists. Nope, Kock circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko wants to clinch.
Kock throws a counter combo.#T1#
Kock jabs Branko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Kock gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kock jabs Branko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kock unleashes a big counter combination but Branko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock. #T2#
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branko somewhat.
Kock scores with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Kock.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kock sprawls well. Kock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Branko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kock circles away.
Kock throws a body punch but Branko moves out of range.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kock sprawls and moves away.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kock avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##CL#
Branko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branko is trying to pull guard but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
Kock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Branko up against the cage.
Branko is trying to drag Kock to the mat but Kock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch.
Davdio Branko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock tries to bum rush Branko with a series of wild strikes but Branko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 108 - McGuire vs Krylov
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Kock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Csemy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws a leg kick but Csemy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Csemy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kock stuns Csemy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Csemy.
Csemy checks a low kick from Kock.
Csemy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Csemy misses with a right hand
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy lands with a right hand.
Kock motions for Csemy to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock stuns Csemy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kock works Csemy's body with a nice hook.
Csemy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Csemy misses with a low kick.
Csemy misses with an uppercut.
Kock moves out of range as Csemy strikes.
Csemy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock throws a body punch but Csemy moves out of range.
Csemy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Csemy throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Csemy throws out the jab.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Csemy connects with the punch.
Marton Csemy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Csemy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Csemy throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Csemy avoids the head kick by Kock.
Csemy throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Csemy defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Csemy takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy lands a right hook to the body.
Kock misses with a combination
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Kock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Csemy doesn't seem phased though.
Csemy throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Csemy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Csemy.
Csemy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Kock is looking to wear down Csemy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Csemy stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Csemy! But no joy.
Kock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Csemy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Csemy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock throws a combination that misses
and Csemy counters with a good low kick that Kock was not able to check.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Csemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.#T4#
Kock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Csemy misses with a looping left.
Csemy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a nice body kick.
Csemy scores with the left hand. Kock knows he should have avoided that one.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock walks into a jab.#ROC2#Kock is rocked!
Kock misses with a leg kick.
Kock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Csemy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
It appears Kock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Csemy misses with a head kick.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock tries to bum rush Csemy with a series of wild strikes but Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Csemy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Csemy misses with a low kick.
Kock wants to land a leg kick but Csemy is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marton Csemy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Csemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy throws a head kick that Kock semi-blocks.
A big right from Kock misses.
Nice body punch from Csemy.
Kock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Csemy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kock has time to react.
Marton Csemy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock with a nice cross.
Csemy scores with a nice strike.
Oh Kock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Csemy scores with a hook.
Csemy moves out of range of the body kick from Kock.
Csemy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kock seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Csemy throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kock lands a leg kick that knocks Csemy off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kock misses with a wild combination.
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Csemy shrugs it off though.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Kock.
Csemy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Csemy misses.
Kock slips a jab from Csemy.
Csemy tests Kock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Csemy, as that shot connected.
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Csemy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Csemy scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Csemy tries to land a body kick
and Kock counters with a series of strikes. Csemy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kock slips under a jab.
Csemy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Csemy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Csemy looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Kock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy. #T3#
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Kock moves away from the strike by Csemy.
Csemy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Csemy misses the jab.
Csemy misses with a kick to the body.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Csemy throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Csemy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock throws a right hand that Csemy ducks under and follows up with a left that Csemy also avoids with ease.
Csemy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Csemy defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Kock misses with a body shot
and Csemy counters with a nice leg kick.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Csemy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Csemy misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Csemy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kock finds it's way round the side to connect with Csemy's head.
Csemy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
Kock throws out a powerful jab.
Kock 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 lazy left from Csemy finds it's target.
Csemy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kock lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marton Csemy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Csemy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Csemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Csemy.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kock lunges at Csemy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Csemy's hand.
Kock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy blocks a head kick by Kock.
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kock takes a swing at Csemy's ribcage but misses.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kock.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock thuds a left hand into Csemy's body.
Kock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Csemy lands with an overhand left.
Kock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Csemy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Csemy.
Csemy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Csemy digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Csemy with a hook.
Csemy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Csemy scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock throws out a leg kick but Csemy moves out of range and Kock only half commits.
Csemy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kock.
Csemy swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Csemy scores with a jab.
Csemy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kock.
Csemy misses with a wild combination.
Csemy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Kock moves out of range as Csemy strikes.
Csemy lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Csemy misses its intended target.
Csemy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Csemy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
A jab from Csemy misses.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Csemy checks a leg kick nicely.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Csemy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Csemy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Csemy tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Csemy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kock.
Kock works Csemy's body with a nice hook.
Csemy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Csemy catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Csemy.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marton Csemy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Csemy 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marton Csemy!

Event: HFC 102 - Tai Kung vs Izmaylov
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Beach Boy lands a slapping body shot.
Beach Boy tries to clinch
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Beach Boy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kock is trying to defend but Beach Boy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beach Boy passes to full mount!
The referee warns Kock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kock tries to hold on but Beach Boy postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beach Boy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Beach Boy throwing strikes here but Kock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beach Boy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've been hearing that Beach Boy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beach Boy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Kock is rocked!
Beach Boy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kock looks a forlorn figure.
Kock is still in real trouble! Can Beach Boy finish him?
Kock is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Beach Boy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Poor strikes thrown by Beach Boy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beach Boy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Beach Boy scoring with strikes but Kock is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach Boy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Beach Boy scoring with strikes but Kock is staying in there.
Beach Boy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beach Boy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beach Boy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Beach Boy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kock is now in Beach Boy's guard. A big mistake from Beach Boy there, giving up the dominant position!
Beach Boy keeping full guard, as Kock tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beach Boy is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Beach Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beach Boy's guard. #REVB#
Kock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy 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.
Beach Boy keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Beach Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beach Boy 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.
Kock looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Beach Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kock is aware though and is defending well.
Kock wants to control from the top but Beach Boy keeps moving.
Kock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kock postures up.
Kock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Beach Boy is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Beach Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beach Boy slips a nice elbow through Kock's hands, connecting with Kock's forehead.
Beach Boy working Kock over with strikes.
Beach Boy working over Kock with some ground and pound. Kock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kock wants to improve his position but Beach Boy is controlling well.
Kock is controlling Beach Boy's trapped leg to prevent Beach Boy from advancing to side control.
Beach Boy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Beach Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Beach Boy moves into the clinch.
Beach Boy is trying to drag Kock to the mat but Kock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beach Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beach Boy tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Kock. Those never looked like landing.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Beach Boy shoots in and drives through. Kock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Beach Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock staying out of range there.
Beach Boy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kock.
Kock lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Beach Boy shoots for a takedown but Kock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach Boy backing away here, and Kock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach Boy.
Beach Boy attempts a counter takedown but Kock avoids it well and moves away.
Beach Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kock checks a leg kick nicely.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach Boy.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach Boy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kock sprawls well. He's pushed Beach Boy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beach Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Beach Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kock defends it nicely.
Beach Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Kock.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Kock. No joy for Beach Boy on that attempt.
Beach Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Beach Boy throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Beach Boy only half commits.
Kock swings for the body but Beach Boy moves out of range.
Kock with a nice cross.
Kock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beach Boy is out of range.
Beach Boy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach Boy checks a leg kick nicely.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach Boy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kock misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kock. #CL#
Beach Boy instigates a clinch.
Beach Boy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beach Boy avoids it.#TD#
Beach Boy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kock covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Beach Boy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kock hold on?!
Beach Boy lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach Boy landing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy is punishing Kock with some ground and pound. #T4#
Beach Boy has Kock flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kock just trying to survive but Beach Boy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beach Boy is hanging on to Kock's back as he tries to escape.
Kock is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beach Boy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Beach Boy punches Kock on the ear. #SUB#
Kock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Beach Boy's arms.
Beach Boy scores with punches and elbows.
Kock has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Beach Boy.
Kock trying to control but not successfully.
Beach Boy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Anderson Beach Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beach Boy throws strikes from the back but Kock rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Kock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Beach Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Beach Boy looking to score a takedown here. Kock is defending well but Beach Boy drives through and ends up in Kock's guard.
Beach Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kock is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Beach Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beach Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Kock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kock trying to control but Beach Boy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kock is stalling in the full guard.
Beach Boy is trying to keep Kock in close.
Beach Boy wants to sweep here but Kock controlling him for the moment.
Kock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beach Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beach Boy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beach Boy trying to pass the guard but Kock defending well.
Beach Boy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beach Boy thows a huge punch but Kock dodges it nicely.
Kock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kock doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Beach Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beach Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kock trying to control the position.
Beach Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kock is retaining full guard.
Beach Boy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beach Boy wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Beach Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beach Boy postures up in Kock's guard and throws a big left but Kock blocks it. #SUB2#
Kock is looking for a triangle but Beach Boy pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock controls Beach Boy momentarily but Beach Boy frees himself.
Beach Boy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kock's head.
Beach Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Kock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Beach Boy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Beach Boy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kock rolls with it to try and escape but Beach Boy cranks on the arm and Kock is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Beach Boy!
Anderson Beach Boy 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.
Batang Kock was interviewed post fight and said 'I have never Lost a fight.I am undefeated.'.

Event: HFC 98 - Tai Kung vs Petrov
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Manson just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kock gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kock wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kock pulls Manson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kock working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kock slips under a jab.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Manson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Kock is looking for a sweep. Manson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kock is not content to let Manson control the position.#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kock wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Kock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Manson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Manson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manson wants to pass to mount but Kock is defending the position.
Kock is looking to get back to full guard here but Manson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Manson working away.
Kock tries to buck Manson off but Manson is having none of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kock!
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kock holds on for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Manson works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Manson. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manson misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Manson down.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Manson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Manson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Kock as Manson shoots in.
Manson misses the jab.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manson connects with a jab.
Manson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson avoids the body shot from Kock.
Manson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kock backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson fails with the takedown.#T1#
Manson lands a head shot.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kock.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock connects with the punch.
Manson misses with a jab to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Manson misses.
Manson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Manson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Manson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Manson.
Manson takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Nice uppercut lands for Kock. That snapped Manson's head back.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Manson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kock wants it to stay on the feet.
Kock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Manson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kock's head.#T3#
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kock, which made it look bad.
Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manson.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Manson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manson throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Manson tries for a takedown but Kock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manson thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Kock. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Manson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Kock. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock slips a straight right by Manson.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Manson. Those never looked like landing.
Manson thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manson misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manson.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Kock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Kock is looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick lands for Kock. #T1#
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kock defends well and Manson ends up having to push Kock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson blocks the body kick.
Kock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manson throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Manson.
Kock moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manson, as that shot connected.
Manson throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock blocks a jab.#T2#
Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Kock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manson.
Kock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kock is looking to wear down Manson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Manson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock scores with a punch to the head.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Manson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock blocks a jab.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.#TD2#
Manson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kock on his heels. He'll look to pass Kock's guard now, I'm sure.
Manson trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Manson.
I think Manson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Kock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kock misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Kock misses.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Kock swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kock 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.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Kock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Kock slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kock walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Kock tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kock under the eye.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Kock slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Kock's leg but Kock calmly moves out of range.
Kock misses with a head kick.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Kock.#T3#
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Kock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Kock responds with a good body kick, but Dilbrandt manages to step out the way in time.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock 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.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Kock.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Kock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Kock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Danga de danga de dang - Kock scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kock - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock blocking some punches.
Kock blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Kock down with leg kicks.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Kock.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Kock throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Kock throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Kock thows a body kick. Dilbrandt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Kock throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Kock counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Kock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kock staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kock doesn't seem phased though.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Kock misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Kock misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Kock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Kock up against the cage in a clinch.
Kock blocks an elbow strike from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kock is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Kock is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Kock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kock doesn't seem bothered though.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Kock's midsection.
Kock tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kock just manages to avoid it.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts. #T3#
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kock motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Kock keeps it at a distance.
Kock is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kock thinking.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
As Dilbrandt backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Kock misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Kock throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Kock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kock's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Batang Kock spoke after the fight, saying 'I have never Lost a fight.I am undefeated.'.

Event: HFC 80 - Pisswater vs Seran
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Csemy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Csemy.
Kock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Csemy avoids the head kick by Kock.
Csemy swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Csemy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Csemy misses with a body kick.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Csemy misses with a low kick.
It appears Kock was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock scores with a leg kick.
Csemy lands a jab to the nose.
Kock sizes up Csemy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Csemy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Csemy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Csemy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock lands a head shot.
Kock checks a leg kick nicely.
Kock 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.
Csemy lands with a nice body punch.
Kock is looking to clinch but Csemy is avoiding it.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Csemy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Csemy doesn't seem bothered though.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Csemy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kock.
Kock backing away here, and Csemy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Csemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Csemy loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Csemy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Csemy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Csemy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Csemy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Csemy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Csemy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Csemy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Csemy.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Kock.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Csemy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Csemy swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Csemy misses with a straight right.
Kock scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Csemy throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Csemy throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Kock swings for the body but Csemy moves out of range.
Kock jabs Csemy right on the nose. Csemy blinks but takes it well.
Csemy throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Csemy's defenses.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Csemy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Csemy thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.
A little feinted left hand from Kock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Csemy throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch but Csemy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Csemy circles away.
Kock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Kock throws a head kick that Csemy semi-blocks.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Csemy stuns Kock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marton Csemy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Csemy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kock's hands.
Csemy throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Kock takes a swing at Csemy's ribcage but misses.
Csemy thinks about the counter body kick.
Kock tries to land a front kick but Csemy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Csemy.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Csemy moves out of range easily.
Kock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock throws a body punch but Csemy moves out of range.
Kock jabs at Csemy's body.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Csemy.#T1#
Csemy throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Csemy.
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Csemy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kock.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body.
Marton Csemy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock throws a combination. Csemy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab from Csemy.
Kock throws a wild body kick that Csemy sees coming a mile off.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Csemy.
Csemy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kock in his tracks.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock thuds a left hand into Csemy's body.
Kock jabs Csemy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kock throws a combination that misses
and Csemy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Csemy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
A slow jab from Csemy misses its intended target.
Kock throws a body punch but Csemy moves out of range.
Csemy thinks about the counter body kick.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Csemy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Csemy misses.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Csemy.
Csemy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Csemy jabs at Kock's body.
Csemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Csemy backing up. Csemy nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Kock feints and then cracks Csemy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Csemy down.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock takes one on the button.
Csemy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kock lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jab, jab by Kock - just one landing.
Csemy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Csemy moves away.
Csemy walks into a straight right hand from Kock.
A telegraphed right hand from Csemy misses the target.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Csemy.
Csemy tries to land a leg kick but Kock saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.
Kock scores with a jab. Csemy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Csemy lands a lovely overhand right.
Kock throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.
Csemy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Csemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Csemy moves away.
Csemy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Csemy.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Csemy off the cage and back into range.
Kock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Csemy on the side of the head.
Csemy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kock throws a leg kick but Csemy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Csemy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Csemy throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Csemy.
Csemy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock tries to clinch but Csemy moves out of range.
Kock throws a hook but Csemy avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
A nice side step and Csemy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock throws a head kick but Csemy moves out of range.
Kock's corner calls for a 1-2. Kock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kock misses with a kick to the body
enabling Csemy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy.
Csemy throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Csemy.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Csemy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Csemy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy throws the kick towards the body but Kock avoids it.#T1#
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Csemy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Csemy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kock finds it's way round the side to connect with Csemy's head.
A big left from Csemy misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Csemy 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 Kock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kock lands a nice looking body kick.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kock sizes up Csemy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Csemy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kock lands with a straight right. Csemy didn't see that one coming.
Kock blocks a head kick by Csemy.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Csemy is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Csemy circles away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Csemy with a nice calf kick.
Csemy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Csemy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Csemy.
A slow jab from Csemy misses its intended target.
Kock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kock scores with a jab. Csemy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Csemy blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Csemy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Csemy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Csemy.#T3#
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Csemy is just out of range.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Csemy misses with a looping left.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Csemy checks the leg kick.
Kock is looking to clinch.
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kock digs a good hook to Csemy's body.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Kock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Csemy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Csemy scores with a nice head shot.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Csemy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Csemy misses with a hook
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Kock connects with a body shot.
Kock moves to clinch but Csemy breaks away
and Csemy counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Csemy misses the target.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock walks into a stiff left hand from Csemy.
Csemy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Csemy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kock.

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 Batang Kock.
Well Kock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Ballistics closes the distance but Kock moves to the side #TD2#
and Kock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballistics's guard.
Ballistics is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballistics is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ballistics keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finland's Finest MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ballistics is pulling down on Kock's head. It's preventing any offense from Kock, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock wants to control from the top but Ballistics keeps moving.
Ballistics 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ballistics tries a head kick but it misses.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Ballistics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballistics seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock scores with a hook.
Ballistics lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Ballistics gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock slowing the pace effectively.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballistics gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Kock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballistics prevents it.
Ballistics swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kock.
Kock blocking some punches. #T2#
Ballistics misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballistics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballistics.
Ballistics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballistics.
Ballistics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Ballistics scores with a four punch combination!
Ballistics bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballistics wants to clinch.
Kock delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballistics.
Kock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ballistics in his tracks.
Ballistics defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballistics throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Ballistics tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Ballistics throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballistics tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
As Ballistics backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Ballistics manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Ballistics darts in and clinches Kock up against the cage.
Kock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ballistics has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballistics prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley Ballistics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
Ballistics looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ballistics fails to land. #BC2#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballistics misses with a body shot.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ballistics counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock with a nice calf kick.
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Ballistics moves into the clinch successfully.
Kock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ballistics is trying to stall.
Kock managing to block the knees to the body from Ballistics.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballistics creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kock is trying to pull guard but Ballistics turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dudley Ballistics will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ballistics closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Ballistics.
Ballistics prevents a body shot from Kock.
Kock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ballistics lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kock leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ballistics's brow.
Kock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kock is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Ballistics fails to land.
Ballistics trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Kock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballistics presses Kock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballistics lands an uppercut.
Kock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
Ballistics pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballistics will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kock up against the cage.
Kock gets through Ballistics's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballistics prevents a body shot from Kock.
Ballistics tries to land knees in the clinch but Kock avoids the damage to the body.
Ballistics tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballistics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kock is defending well for now.
Ballistics misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kock.
Ballistics working aggressively here. #T2#
Kock has Ballistics pressed against the cage.
Kock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Kock has Ballistics pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballistics tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Ballistics's guard.
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!
Ballistics is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ballistics knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kock on the ground.#SUB#
Ballistics is trying to work for a kimura but Kock is defending well.
Ballistics blocks the strikes from Kock.
Ballistics wants to stand but Kock has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Kock looking for submissions off his back.
Kock is staying active underneath Ballistics, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
Ballistics is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kock!
Kock gets back to half guard.
Ballistics is thwarting Kock's attempts to control the position.
Ballistics scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Ballistics tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kock controls his leg. #SUB2#
Ballistics throws a strike but Kock manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Ballistics tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Dimms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Dimms as Kock shoots in.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Kock throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range. #CL2#
Kock pushes Dimms up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kock prevents a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock lands with a right hand. #CL#
Dimms forces Kock back against the cage and clinches.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kock working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kock.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms. #T1#
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Kock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dimms walks away with a smile on his face. Kock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Dimms catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock slips a jab from Dimms.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Schmedgar Dimms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Dimms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimms connects with a jab.
Dimms throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Dimms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kock cracks Dimms with a good jab.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Kock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimms catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dimms misses with a looping right.
Kock avoids the body shot from Dimms.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.#T2#
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock cracks Dimms with a good jab.
Dimms loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Dimms tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Dimms clinches.
Nice body punch from Dimms - that landed with a thud.
Dimms keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kock's efforts to push away.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimms.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dimms.
Dimms has Kock pressed against the cage, preventing Kock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimms lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kock tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock is looking to control Dimms's arms but Dimms gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kock has his back to the cage.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kock.
Dimms takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Schmedgar Dimms has been cut.
Dimms gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimms seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kock can turn it around.
Schmedgar Dimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimms.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kock throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock lands a jab.
Kock slips a jab from Dimms.
Dimms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Dimms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms scores with a jab.
Dimms takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kock slips a jab from Dimms.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Dimms cracks Kock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kock blocks a low kick nicely.
Dimms tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Dimms delivers a nice body kick.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock slips a jab from Dimms.
Kock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Dimms.
Kock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dimms is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dimms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dimms lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand. #TD2#
Kock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dimms regains half guard, as Kock was trying to land strikes.
Dimms on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dimms is not content to let Kock control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dimms moves into full guard.
Dimms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kock won't allow Dimms to sweep him here.
Kock wants to control from the top but Dimms keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimms controlling Kock's posture.
Kock lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dimms keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Dimms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kock throws a big elbow that misses.
Kock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Dimms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Dimms.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Schmedgar Dimms is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimms takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Dimms saw that one coming.
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
Dimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kock.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Dimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms lands a right hand.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms. #T4#
Kock misses with an elbow over the top.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms lands a right hand.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Kock blocking some punches.
Dimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimms as Kock tries to tie him up.
Dimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch.
Dimms lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dimms on the inside.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Kock taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Dimms leaves Kock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Dimms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms cracks Kock with an open hand slap.
A big left from Dimms misses.
Dimms throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.#CL#
Dimms clinches with his opponent.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kock or not.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock is trying to stall.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Kock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimms has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms dodges an elbow strike from Kock.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Kock taking a breather.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dimms.
A short left from Kock.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kocks head.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Kock wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimms won't allow it.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Kock lands an elbow that stopped Dimms in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
A body shot lands from Kock.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimms's brow.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms pushes Kock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimms is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock tries a body shot but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of Kock's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimms. #T3#
Kock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Kock is trying to pull guard but Dimms turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schmedgar Dimms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kock trying to control the position but instead, Dimms has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kock into the cage.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Kock.
Dimms blocks an elbow strike from Kock.
Kock is trying to break free.
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
Dimms blocks an elbow strike.
Dimms digs a right hand underneath Kock's ribcage. Kock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimms pushes Kock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dimms dodges an elbow strike from Kock. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimms scores with a leg kick.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimms wants to clinch up but Kock keeps it at a distance.
Dimms is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dimms bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock tries to move into range but Dimms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Kock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimms knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kock on the ground.
Dimms wants to sweep but no luck.
Dimms looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmedgar Dimms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimms, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!
In defeat, Batang Kock stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have never Lost a fight.I am undefeated.'.

Event: BBFC 13
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Kock misses with a takedown attempt - Six Nine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Six Nine misses with a looping left.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock with a jab.
Six Nine lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Six Nine misses its intended target.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Six Nine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock connects with a single shot there.
Kock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Six Nine throws a head kick that misses.
Six Nine motions for Kock to come forward. Six Nine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Six Nine . #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Six Nine tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Six Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock fails with the takedown.
Kock moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Kock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six Nine lands with a shot to the body.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Kock 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.
Six Nine takes one to the chin there.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Six Nine .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock lands a lovely overhand right.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Six Nine 's defenses.
Six Nine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Six Nine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kock throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kock throws a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with an outside leg kick.
Six Nine clobbers Kock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Kock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Kock walks into a jab.#T3##CL#
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Six Nine lands an uppercut.
Six Nine is working Kock over against the cage.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Kock blocks it.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Six Nine as Kock tries to tie him up.
Kock misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Six Nine .
Six Nine just leaning against Kock, taking a breather.
Six Nine continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Kock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Six Nine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Six Nine staying busy and making it hard for Kock to control. #T4#
Kock missing with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock looking to hold on to the position here but Six Nine rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kock trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
Six Nine wants to stand up but Kock is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a right and a left that Six Nine avoids nicely.
Six Nine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Six Nine looks to land a body kick but Kock moved away.
Kock tries to land a front kick but Six Nine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six Nine 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.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kock checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Six Nine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine . #T1#
Six Nine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Six Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Six Nine takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock tried to counter with a leg kick but Six Nine avoided it.
Kock connects with a looping right hand.
Six Nine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
A big right from Six Nine misses.
Six Nine checks a low kick from Kock.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Six Nine moved away.#T2#
Six Nine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine misses with a kick to the body.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kock lands a jab to the nose.
Six Nine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Kock misses with a takedown attempt - Six Nine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Six Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Kock avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Six Nine scores with a spinning back kick!
Six Nine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six Nine checks it well.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Six Nine misses with a looping right.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Six Nine just manages to avoid it.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Six Nine only half commits.
Six Nine throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Six Nine has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A low kick lands for Six Nine .
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock scores with a spinning back kick!
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock connects with a leg kick.
Kock works Six Nine 's body with a nice hook.
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.#T4#
Six Nine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Six Nine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Six Nine wants to slow Kock down by chopping away at his legs.
Kock throws a solid leg kick but Six Nine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kock.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Kock avoids it.
Six Nine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kock misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Six Nine throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
Kock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kock throws a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kock takes one to the chin there.
Six Nine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Six Nine moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Kock.
Kock tries to clinch up.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine takes one to the side of the head.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Six Nine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Six Nine misses with a double jab.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Six Nine is looking to chop away at Kock's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Six Nine dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Kock moves out of range of the body kick.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine misses with a body kick.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Kock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Six Nine throws a combination that misses
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Six Nine off the cage and back into range.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Kock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine misses with a hook.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Six Nine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Kock has his takedown stuffed
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Kock does no damage.
Six Nine with a jab.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Six Nine blocks a head kick by Kock.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Kock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kock cracks Six Nine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Six Nine throws a series of punches but Kock avoids them all with ease.
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
It seemed like Six Nine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kock throws a right hand that Six Nine ducks under and follows up with a left that Six Nine also avoids with ease.
Six Nine lands a body shot.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six Nine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .#T4#
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Six Nine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Six Nine lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Six Nine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Kock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Six Nine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kock's head.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six Nine throws a front kick that sends Kock stumbling back into the cage.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Six Nine 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Batang Kock was interviewed post fight and said 'I have never Lost a fight.I am undefeated.'.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Stojanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stojanov is looking to advance position but Kock won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stojanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Stojanov is working for a kimura but Kock is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Stojanov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Stojanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kock sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Stojanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stojanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stojanov's back!
Stojanov tries to escape the position.
Kock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stojanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kock controlling the position well here. Stojanov rolled but Kock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stojanov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kock's guard. Nice work there by Stojanov.
Kock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Stojanov has gone for a leg lock! Kock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stojanov's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stojanov is looking for a triangle but Kock pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Stojanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Kock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Stojanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kock tries to free his leg and advance position but Stojanov is retaining full guard.
Kock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stojanov's guard.
Kock not doing much here.
Kock working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Stojanov tries to get to full guard but Kock has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stojanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kock pulls his head out easily.
Stojanov wants to sweep but Kock has passed to side control!
Stojanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Kock stalls from top position.
Stojanov is looking for a sweep.
Stojanov is letting Kock control him for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stojanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stojanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stojanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stojanov moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Stojanov.
Kock feints and then cracks Stojanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stojanov down.
Kock scores with a body shot.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojanov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojanov checks a low kick from Kock.
Stojanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stojanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stojanov's knee momentarily.
Stojanov shoots in for a double leg but Kock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stojanov. Stojanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kock throws out a leg kick but Stojanov moves out of range and Kock only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stojanov moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stojanov moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kock sprawls well. Kock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stojanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stojanov moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Stojanov with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Stojanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stojanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Stojanov's defenses.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kock but Kock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stojanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock throws a hook to the side of Stojanov's head but Stojanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kock duly obliges.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stojanov.
Stojanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kock scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Stojanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Stojanov off the cage and back into range.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Stojanov.
Kock misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Stojanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kock controlling the position.
Stojanov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Stojanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kock sees it coming and defends easily.
Kock is looking to control Stojanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kock avoid being mounted?
Kock manages to get to full guard.
Stojanov wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving. #T4#
Stojanov looking to sit in guard and control but Kock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at BLOODBATH Training Grounds inform us that Stojanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stojanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kock stands up over Stojanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kock content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Stojanov looking for subs off his back but Kock has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stojanov is pressing down on Kock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Stojanov slips under a jab from Kock.
Good exchange - Kock coming out on top.
A nice combination there by Kock.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Stojanov moves out of range easily.
Kock throws a leg kick which misses Stojanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stojanov tries to avoid it.
Stojanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stojanov fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojanov walks into a jab.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stojanov at a distance.
Stojanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kock throws a series of punches but Stojanov avoids them all with ease.
Stojanov 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.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stojanov manages to avoid it.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
Stojanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Stojanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kock won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Stojanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stojanov but great work by Kock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stojanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stojanov can do to turn this around?
Stojanov wants to improve his position but Kock is controlling well.
Stojanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stojanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SU#
Kock gets to his feet. Stojanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Danga de danga de dang - Kock scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Kock gets a clinch.
Kock taking a breather.
Stojanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Stojanov.
Stojanov is trying to drag Kock to the mat but Kock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stojanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Kock to work. #T3##BC#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kock slaps away a takedown attempt from Stojanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Stojanov feints the counter takedown.
Kock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stojanov walks into a left hand.
Kock thows a body kick. Stojanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stojanov shoots for a takedown but Kock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Kock.
Stojanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Kock is looking to chop away at Stojanov's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock lands a leg kick that knocks Stojanov off balance momentarily.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stojanov.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stojanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stojanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stojanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Kock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stojanov is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Kock scores with a jab.
Lukas Stojanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kock 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Wright . That snapped Kock's head back.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at - Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kock misses.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kock takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wright 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Wright throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Wright . #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock slips under a jab from Wright .
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kock doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Kock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Wright misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Wright blocks a body shot from Kock.
Kock is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kock staying out of range there.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Kock. Kock maintains the clinch.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock wants to stall.
Kock throws an elbow but it misses.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wright is keeping busy.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Kock trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Kock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Batang Kock.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock staying out of range there.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Kock tries to work over Wright 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright .
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright .
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock cracks Wright with a nice body shot.#T2#
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kock wants to break free but Wright has control.
Kock looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock throws a fast counter high kick but Wright manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Kock instigates a clinch.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Kock.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock is struggling to control the position.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Wright blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kock - that landed with a thud.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Wright misses.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright misses the body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Kock closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright . #T1#
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wright 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock tries to clinch up.
Kock slips a straight right by Wright .
Wright looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kock avoids the body shot from Wright .
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.#T2#
Kock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Kock is looking for the big counter here.
Kock moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
A head kick by Wright misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.#CL2#
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kock backwards. #T3#
Wright misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kock has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Kock taking a breather.
Wright pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Kock takes a shot to the head.
Cleon Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Wright 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Wright throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Kock is looking to clinch.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kock is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Kock into the cage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kock wants to clinch.
Kock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL2#
Kock has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Kock looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kock.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kock wants to clinch.#T2#
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock 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.
Wright tries to bum rush Kock with a series of wild strikes but Kock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Wright .
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
A little jabbing left from Kock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock slips a jab from Wright .#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Kock clinches.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright 's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock misses with an elbow over the top.
Kock is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kock tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kock wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
As Kock looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Wright leaves Kock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.#T2#
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wright circles away. #CL2#
Kock darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.#BC2#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Kock rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Kock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Wright tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kock stalling in the clinch but Wright improves position.
Kock is looking to control Wright 's arms but Wright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kock has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Kock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kock is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kock. #T4#
Kock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Batang Kock.
Kock wants to clinch
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Wright throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright , 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright is the new featherweight champion!
Cleon Wright took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game This can crusher is a bum im retiring in abit '.
Batang Kock spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost? Give me a beer and a spliff asap.'.

Event: GDL 77:Hansson VS Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Kock misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kock throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Nice cross by Kock.
Wright staying out of range there.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Wright moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright slips under a jab from Kock.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kock.
Wright takes one on the button.
Kock tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kock 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.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock motions for Wright to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kock connects with a jab.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at - Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Kock tenderised Wright 's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws a nice head kick!
Kock walks into a left hand.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Wright .
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Kock cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kock cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Kock flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock with a jab.
Kock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Kock misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kock misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock slips under a jab from Wright .
Kock misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Wright lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Kock misses.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wright .
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Kock tries to work over Wright 's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
A cross from Kock lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kock looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Wright .
Wright looks to land a combination. Kock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A low kick from Kock is predictable there
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Wright slips a jab from Kock.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wright might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright avoids the head kick by Kock.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Kock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Kock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright cracks Kock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Kock throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Wright 's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Kock throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Wright 's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kock punishes Wright 's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright lands with a slapping head kick.
Kock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance. #T4#
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright .
Wright slips a jab from Kock.
Kock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throws a quick counter head kick but Kock was just out of range.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright slips under a jab.
A big left from Kock misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kock misses.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Kock misses with the combination.
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright blocks a jab.#T1#
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Kock.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Kock.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock thuds his right hand into Wright 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock lands the left hand.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kock fails to land with a series of punches.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kock scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Kock.
Wright moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock misses with a straight left.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Some wild striking there from Wright .
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wright looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright scores with a jab.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Kock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Batang Kock just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Kock.
Kock tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kock throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.#T1#
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Kock.
Kock lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Kock avoids the body shot from Wright .
Kock misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Wright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright 's head backwards.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wright .
Kock feints a counter leg kick.
Kock works Wright 's body with a nice hook.
Wright moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kock.
Wright sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright . That did some damage!
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kock looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Wright .
Despite the aggression on Kock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kock throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kock throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kock does it's job there.
Kock throws a hook to the side of Wright 's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Wright 's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Wright lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wright slips under a jab from Kock.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Wright moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright moves away from the strike by Kock.
Wright avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright .
Kock misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.#T3#
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Kock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wright blocks it well.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Wright 's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Wright throws a head kick that Kock semi-blocks.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kock cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright lands with a hook. Kock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Wright backing away here, and Kock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kock looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batang Kock.
Well Kock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Cleon Wright had this to say: 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.

Event: GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Kock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kock leaves Grapple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snapple Grapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grapple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kock is fending him off so far but Grapple persists. Nope, Kock circles away and we're back to standing.
Grapple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Grapple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Grapple looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Grapple just gets out of the way.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grapple.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grapple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grapple shoots for a double leg takedown but Kock sprawls well. He's pushed Grapple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
Grapple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple tries to clinch but Kock moves away
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Grapple slips a jab and a cross from Kock. #CL2#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Grapple. Grapple maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Grapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock misses with a straight right. #T1#
Grapple throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Grapple missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grapple with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Grapple moves in looking to clinch but Kock pushes him off.
Grapple has a takedown stuffed.
Grapple tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Grapple has closed the distance and engaged Kock in a clinch.
Grapple tries to stall but Kock uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Grapple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grapple misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Grapple.
Grapple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Grapple has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grapple looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Grapple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Kock, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2##TD2#
Grapple gets a takedown into half guard.
Kock keeping hold of Grapple's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Grapple is working for a kimura but Kock is defending it quite comfortably.
Grapple is trying to control. Kock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grapple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Grapple seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Grapple throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kock keeping control of the position.
Kock wants to control but Grapple is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grapple lands a nice short elbow.
Kock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grapple is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grapple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grapple lands a nice short elbow.
Kock has hold of Grapple's hands but Grapple slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grapple is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kock defends it well. #SUB2#
Grapple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kock is defending against the submission attempts here by Grapple.
Kock is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kock lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Grapple closes the distance and clinches.
Grapple jumps guard but Kock stands there with Grapple around his waist. Grapple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grapple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grapple can't get the takedown.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
Grapple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Kock has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Grapple has Kock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Grapple staying out of range there.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Grapple ducks down to avoid it.
Grapple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Grapple is looking to clinch.
Kock connects with a body shot.#T1#
Kock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grapple misses with a takedown attempt
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grapple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grapple somewhat.
Grapple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kock as he jumps to the side.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Grapple manages to avoid it.
Kock slaps away a takedown attempt from Grapple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grapple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Grapple fails to land the takedown.
Kock cracks Grapple with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grapple takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grapple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grapple. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grapple.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grapple.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grapple.
Grapple ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Grapple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grapple fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Kock.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Grapple.
Kock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grapple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grapple misses with a takedown
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A jab from Kock misses.
And Grapple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grapple tries to clinch but Kock moves away
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Grapple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kock does it's job there.
Grapple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Grapple is rocked!
Grapple fails with the takedown
and Grapple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grapple is still on wobbly legs! Can Kock finish him?
Kock punishes Grapple's body with a nice straight punch.
Grapple shoots in looking for a takedown. Kock tries to sprawl out of it but Grapple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Grapple to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Grapple looks to clinch but Kock throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Grapple taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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: GDL 72: Gomez VS Marley
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Wiener chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kock can pounce on him.
A low kick from Kock misses
and Wiener counters with a body kick.
Wiener throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Kock misses.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock throws a low kick but Wiener moves out of range easily.
Wiener is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Kock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Kock is putting a hurting on Wiener here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but Kock drags him back down.
Kock 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.
Kock scoring with punches from side control.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiener is trying to get back to his feet.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock tries to score with some ground and pound. Wiener controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kock prevents Wiener from escaping the position.
Kock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kock is trying to ground and pound but Wiener uses the momentary lack of control by Kock to regain half guard.
Wiener tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kock controlling the action here.#T3#
Wiener looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiener has time to react.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wiener slips the punch.
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiener steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kock misses.
Wiener throws a fast counter high kick but Kock manages to duck under it in time.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiener. #T4#
Wiener misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock misses with a body kick.
Wiener looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wiener tries to land a front kick but Kock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kock looks to land a combination but Wiener avoids it well. #TD#
Kock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kock showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wiener tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kock manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kock lands with a cross.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiener can do to turn this around?
Kock misses with a hook. Wiener ducked under it nicely.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Wiener tries to sprawl but Kock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Wiener has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wiener is trying to stand.
Kock 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.
Kock stops Wiener from getting back to his feet.
Kock is stalling here. Wiener is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wiener has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wiener off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock is punishing Wiener with some ground and pound. #ROC#Wiener is rocked!
Kock scores with punches to the body.
Wiener is still in real trouble! Can Kock finish him?
Kock is landing with strikes from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T1#
Kock lands a good shot there. Wiener covers up! Kock smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Wiener to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Kock jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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.

Event: GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Good shot there by Striker.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kock cracks Striker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kock.
A jab from Kock misses.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Striker misses.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Striker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Striker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker cracks Kock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Striker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kock.
Striker sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock tries to move into range but Striker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Striker takes one to the chin there.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Kock misses with a body punch
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Kock looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Striker throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock misses with a head kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Kock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Kock walks into a jab.
Kock slips under a jab.
A low kick from Striker misses
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Striker swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Striker moved out of range.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Striker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Striker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Kock avoids the body shot from Striker.
Striker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock connects with a single shot there.
Striker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Striker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Striker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Striker takes one to the side of the head.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Striker 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.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Striker moved out of range nicely.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striker throws out the jab.
Kock tests Striker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kock connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Striker blocks a head kick by Kock.
Kock throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Striker throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker dodges the punch combination from Kock.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock dives in for a single leg takedown but Striker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kock has Striker pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Striker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Striker closes the distance and clinches up with Kock, looking for a takedown. Striker pushes Kock against the cage but Kock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Striker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Striker avoids the head kick by Kock.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Striker's shoulder, as Striker tries to avoid the shot.
Striker missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striker slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Striker backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Striker looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Striker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Striker throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pure Striker.
Striker thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Kock. Kock gets slowly back to his feet.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Striker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.#T3#
Striker misses with a straight right.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kock throws a head kick that Striker semi-blocks.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Striker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Striker misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Striker.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kock throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kock misses.
Kock digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Striker throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Striker thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Striker! But no joy.
Striker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kock looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Kock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strikers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker lands a lovely overhand right.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Striker digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Striker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Striker to the mat! Striker manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Striker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Striker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kock has his hands clasped together but Striker extends and breaks Kock's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Striker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pure Striker!
Pure Striker gave a mention to UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Batang Kock was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost? Give me a beer.'.

Event: GDL 64: Legba vs Stead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock slips under a jab.
Crusher lands a body shot.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Crusher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Crusher connects with the punch.
Crusher looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Crusher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kock fails with the takedown.
Kock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crusher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Crusher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kock just manages to avoid it.
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!
Crusher throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Kock throws a series of punches but Crusher avoids them all with ease.
Crusher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kock.
Crusher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Crusher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kock doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crusher misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Crusher
and Kock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crusher to score with a decent uppercut.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kock thinking.
Crusher blocks a head kick by Kock.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.#T2#
A combination from Kock does no damage.
Crusher misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crusher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crusher is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock takes a swing at Crusher's ribcage but misses.
Kock walks into a left hand.
Crusher thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Kock throws a leg kick but Crusher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crusher throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Crusher scores with a decent looking hook.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusher finish him?
Crusher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Crusher throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Crusher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crusher.#T3#
Kock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Kock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusher looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Crusher misses.
Crusher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crusher rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Nice sprawl there from Crusher as Kock shoots in.
Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
Crusher is looking to clinch but Kock is avoiding it.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
A big right from Crusher misses.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Can Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock shoots in for a double leg but Crusher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crusher. #T4#
Kock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crusher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Crusher.
Crusher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crusher.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Crusher. #CL#
Crusher closes the distance and pushes Kock back into the cage.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crusher.
Crusher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crusher scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Crusher.
Crusher working aggressively here.
Crusher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crusher stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Can Crusher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crusher misses with an uppercut
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Crusher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crusher walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Kock scores with a kick to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Crusher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crusher lands a jab.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crusher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Crusher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Can Crusher is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Crusher throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Crusher lands with a good body shot.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crusher doesn't seem bothered though.
Crusher misses with a looping left.
Crusher throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
A big left from Crusher misses.
Kock throws out a counter right but Crusher avoids it with no problem.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.
Crusher dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Kock slips under a jab from Crusher.
Kock cracks a nice hook into Crusher's ribs.
Crusher lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Crusher misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock throws a body kick that misses
and Crusher counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crusher rushes Kock with punches - Kock moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kock goes down! Crusher follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Can Crusher!
Batang Kock was interviewed post fight and said 'hookahei'.

Event: GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiener.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Wiener thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiener looks to land a body kick but Kock moved away.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kock misses with a wild combination.
Wiener is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Kock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Kock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wiener defending against the ground and pound.
Wiener is pushing Kock's head away, looking to escape. Kock manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock scoring with punches from side control.
Wiener is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kock trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener parries the strikes from Kock easily there. Kock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wiener to escape. #T2#
Kock is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Kock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiener, who protects the arm well.
Wiener is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kock is controlling him well.
Wiener is not content to let Kock control the position.
Kock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kock in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Wiener tries to escape but Kock is in control.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kock working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kock working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kock working the strikes but Wiener uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kock trying to control from Wiener's half guard. Wiener has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Kock distracts Wiener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiener is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kock is controlling him.
Kock content to stall in guard here.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but Kock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiener works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kock misses with a straight left.
Wiener throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Wiener throws a lazy head kick
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock digs a good hook to Wiener's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiener.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Wiener changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiener throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Wiener only half commits. #T1#
Kock misses with a body shot
and Wiener counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Kock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
Wiener is not content to let Kock control the position.
Wiener is trying to stand back up but Kock is controlling him
Kock looks to land a strike but Wiener avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kock prevents Wiener from getting back to his feet.
Kock wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving. #T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kock tries to work over Wiener's front leg with a kick but Wiener checks it.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Wiener counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wiener takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiener uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Wiener is rocked!
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Wiener is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kock pounces like a tiger and cracks Wiener with a vicious hook! Wiener is down but not out! Kock follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Batang Kock!

Event: GDL 56
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock throws a chopping leg kick but O Neil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Kock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Neil tries to get out of the position.
Kock 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kock winds up and cracks O Neil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kock controlling the action here. #T1##ES#
O Neil kicks Kock off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Kock scores with a takedown into O Neil's guard.
O Neil is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kock dives into side control. #REVR#
O Neil wants to get back to his feet but Kock drags him back down.
Kock controls the position.
O Neil pushes Kock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
O Neil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kock on the ground.#T2#
Kock wants to control but O Neil is keeping him busy.
Kock misses with the ground and pound.
Kock trying to control the position but O Neil is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Neil is pushing Kock's head away, looking to escape. Kock manages to hold on to the position though.
O Neil seems a little lost for a moment, as Kock dominates the positioning.#T3#
O Neil parries the strikes from Kock easily there. Kock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable O Neil to escape.
Kock working the ground and pound from side control.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kock working the ground and pound.
Kock misses with the ground and pound.
O Neil is pushing Kock's head away, looking to escape. Kock manages to hold on to the position though.
O Neil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kock shoots in and drives through. O Neil sprawls well.
Kock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O Neil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jim O Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
O Neil moves into range and clinches up with Kock.#BC2#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
O Neil looks to clinch
and Kock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Neil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
O Neil tries to clinch
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Kock scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
O Neil has closed the distance and engaged Kock in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil tries to stall but Kock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kock is stalling here.
O Neil slowing the pace effectively.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock pushes O Neil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Kock's head.
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kock jabs O Neil right on the nose. O Neil blinks but takes it well.#CL#
O Neil has Kock up against the cage in a clinch.
O Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
O Neil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Kock is trying to trip O Neil. He has hold of a leg but O Neil is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
O Neil wants to stand and escape but Kock is having none of it.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Neil wants to get back to his feet but Kock is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kock works over O Neil with some ground and pound from guard.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
O Neil wants to stand up but Kock is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kock throws a right and a left that O Neil avoids nicely.
As Kock looks to move away, O Neil throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
We've been told by O Neil's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Neil tries to clinch
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Neil tries to clinch up.
O Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
O Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock scores with a jab. O Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Kock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kock.
O Neil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice combination there by Kock. #T3#
O Neil is looking to clinch but Kock is avoiding it.
Kock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Neil if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Kock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Batang Kock has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Neil wants to stand and escape but Kock is having none of it.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock prevents O Neil from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Neil wants to stand but Kock is controlling the position.
Kock works over O Neil with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Kock stops O Neil from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kock scores with a jab. O Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Neil tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Neil misses with a double jab
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kock lands a glancing blow to the side of O Neil's head.
O Neil wants to clinch.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
O Neil clinches.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
O Neil is trying to maintain a safe position but Kock gets an underhook and turns O Neil into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kock has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.
O Neil misses with some punches.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
Jim O Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Neil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Neil lands a nice uppercut.
Kock tries a body shot but O Neil blocks it.
A short left from O Neil.
Kock cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Neil.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
Kock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kock tries to break the clinch but O Neil is controlling the position.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Kock blocking some punches.
O Neil tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock blocking some punches.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Kock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Kock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Come on Kock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock looking to slow down the pace here.
O Neil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Neil takes a shot to the head.
Kock is trying to stall.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kock's elbow.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
O Neil tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from O Neil.
Kock trying to stall but O Neil improves his position.
Kock blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Kock gets through O Neil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Neil stalling in the clinch but Kock improves position.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim O Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neil avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim O Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kock 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!

Event: GDL 51:
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright with a jab.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Kock is looking to clinch.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at - TRØID in the buildup to the fight.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Kock tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kock drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
Kock misses with a straight right.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kock thinking.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kock to score with a decent uppercut.
Kock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
A jab from Kock misses.
Kock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kock's sensitive parts. #T2#
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright with a nice cross.
Wright lands with a cross.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kock.
Kock walks into a straight right hand from Wright .
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock avoids the body shot from Wright .
Kock wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wright throws a head kick that Kock semi-blocks.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kock slips under a jab from Wright .
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kock 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.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Wright .
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Wright cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright .
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wright slips under a jab.
Kock scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Despite the aggression on Kock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Wright jabs Kock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kock misses with a hook.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kock throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wright has got the better of the exchanges.
Kock 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kock.
Nice shot by Wright .
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kock backs away, Wright returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Kock throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Wright backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
Wright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kock's elbow.
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kock backwards. #T2#
Wright working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright .
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kock's elbow.
Kock stalling the fight.
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Kock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wright stalling.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Kock back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as Kock tries to tie him up.
Wright lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Wright just leaning against Kock, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright .
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wright .
Kock stalling in the clinch but Wright improves position.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleon Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with some punches.
Kock is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kock. #T4#
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kock on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright .
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright is working Kock over against the cage.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock being controlled against the cage.
Wright controlling the action here for a moment.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright 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#
Kock moves away from the strike by Wright .
Wright misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Kock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Wright lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Kock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright cracks Kock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock scores with a body shot.
Wright misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Wright moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright 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!
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Wright cracks Kock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kock is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kock throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kock throws a low kick, looking for Wright 's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Kock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Kock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Wright thumps Kock with a low kick.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Kock slips under a jab.#T4#
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
A little jabbing left from Kock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock misses with a jab to the body
and Wright finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock slips under a jab from Wright .
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wright 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cleon Wright started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GDL 42: Goodman vs Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wiener doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wiener.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiener throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wiener ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiener lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kock takes a step back to recover.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wiener moves out of range.
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiener thinks about countering with a body kick.
That kick from Wiener tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock throws a body kick that misses
and Wiener counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Kock misses.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiener blocks the leg kick.
Wiener jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wiener circles away.
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiener is just out of range.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiener slips under a jab.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kock throws a right and a left that Wiener avoids nicely.
Kock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wiener counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee. #T2#
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Kock's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kock, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kock checks a low kick from Wiener.
Kock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiener.
Wiener slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kock tries to clinch there but Wiener circles away.
A left and a right from Kock both land. Nice combination.
Kock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiener moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiener stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.#T4#
Kock throws a leg kick that misses.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Wiener stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
Wiener throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wiener throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kock blocks the body kick.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiener tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wiener looks to land a body kick but Kock moved away.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wiener slips the punch.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiener moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Kock avoids it.
Wiener checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to bum rush Wiener with a series of wild strikes but Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wiener moves away from the strike by Kock. #T1#
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wiener.
It looked like Wiener was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Wiener lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Kock checks a low kick from Wiener.#TD2#
Wiener gets caught napping as Kock dives in and scores a takedown. Wiener manages to retain guard.
Kock prevents Wiener from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kock advances position into side control!
Wiener tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wiener is trying to get back to his feet but Kock has full control of the position and if anything, Wiener has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kock wants to control but Wiener manages to buck him off and is now in Kock's guard! Nice work there by Wiener!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Wiener gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kock 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 Wiener has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wiener and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Wiener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
A head kick from Wiener lands but Kock takes it in his stride. #ROC#Kock is rocked!
Kock tests Wiener's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Wiener misses
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Wiener.
Kock connects with a jab.
Kock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Kock slams his shin into Wiener's torso.
Wiener slips a straight right by Kock.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiener blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock tries to bum rush Wiener with a series of wild strikes but Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiener tried to counter with a leg kick but Kock avoided it.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Wiener.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiener dodges the punch combination from Kock. #T2##CL2#
Wiener tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiener backwards. #BC#
Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
Wiener wants to stand but Kock is controlling the position.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kock trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kock is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock forces his way into half guard.
Kock is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wiener tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kock is trying to control. Wiener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Kock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiener fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
Kock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiener on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock throws the left hand but Wiener avoids the punch easily.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
It looked like Wiener was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walter Wiener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!

Event: GDL 36: Bates vs Spence
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Kock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kock stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Kock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hazuki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#CL2#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.
Hazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kock smiles and moves away.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Hazuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hazuki dodges the punch combination from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Hazuki. Hazuki maintains the clinch.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kock to keep the fight standing.
Hazuki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kock walks away with a smile on his face. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1##CL2#
Hazuki pushes Kock up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kock.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Kock won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Kock.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards. #TD2#
Hazuki jumps guard.
We've been hearing that Kock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kock throws an elbow that misses. Hazuki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kock's guard. Nice move by Hazuki!#REVB#
Kock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hazuki advances to half guard.
Kock is trying to maintain the position but Hazuki is very close to passing his half guard.
Kock missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Kock trying to hold on to Hazuki's head to control him but Hazuki postures up.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
Kock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kock trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Kock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazuki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
Kock trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hazuki gets a takedown into half guard.
Kock is trying to escape back to his feet but Hazuki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hazuki working away.#T4##SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hazuki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki scoring with punches and elbows.
Kock tries to buck Hazuki off but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kock is looking for a sweep.
Hazuki wants to control but Kock is keeping him busy.
Hazuki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryo Hazuki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kock wants to clinch.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kock wants to control the action here but instead Hazuki manages to pass to full mount!
Hazuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hazuki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action.
Kock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hazuki lands a big elbow.
Hazuki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kock's face.
Hazuki throws some wild stikes that Kock manages to avoid easily.
Hazuki breaks from Kock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hazuki controlling the pace for now.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hazuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hazuki working the ground and pound effectively. #T2##SU2#
Hazuki stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kock is looking to slow Hazuki down with leg kicks.
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Hazuki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kock misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Hazuki has Kock up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazuki.
Hazuki letting Kock take a breather here.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Kock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Hazuki breaks from the clinch.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hazuki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Kock misses.
Hazuki feints the counter takedown.
Hazuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kock.
Kock connects with a body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hazuki letting Kock take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hazuki.#T4#
Kock stalling the fight.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Kock tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock looking to stall.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Kock holds him up against the cage and eventually Hazuki drops back down to his feet.
Hazuki fails to pull guard.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Kock slowing the pace effectively.
Kock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Kock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryo Hazuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Kock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazuki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hazuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hazuki dodges an elbow strike from Kock.
Kock avoiding damage.
Kock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hazuki jumps guard but Kock stands there with Hazuki around his waist. Hazuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Kock tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it. #T1#
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
Kock misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hazuki breaks the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a body kick.
Kock stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazuki throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Hazuki with that takedown attempt.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hazuki.
Kock throws a series of punches but Hazuki avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Hazuki moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hazuki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kock walks away with a smile on his face. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kock leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Kock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Hazuki with that takedown attempt.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Kock. #CL#
Kock rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock looking to stall.
Hazuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kock is defending well.#T3#
Kock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kock smiles and moves away.
Hazuki throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Kock counters with a big head kick but Hazuki shrugs it off. #ROC#
Hazuki is rocked!
Kock dances in with a quick combination. Hazuki is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kock snaps Hazuki's head back. Hazuki stumbles backwards against the cage. Kock steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hazuki's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hazuki just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Batang Kock!

Event: GDL 28: Andersson vs Dentler
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Loow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kock but Kock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kock.
Kock connects with a solid leg kick.
Loow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kock. That snapped Loow's head back.
Loow fails to land the takedown.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik Loow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loow under the eye.
Kock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Kock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kock scores with the left hand. Loow knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##CL#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Kock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kock scores with a hook to the body.
Kock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kock slows down the pace here.
Kock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Loow walks into a left hand.
Loow throws a lazy head kick
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock cracks the inside of Loow's front leg.
Loow misses with a left hand
and Loow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loow fails with the takedown
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Kock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kock.
A punch lands to the side of Loow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kock cracks Loow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Kock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loow's sensitive parts.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loow shoots in and drives through. Kock sprawls well.#CL#
Kock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loow, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loow has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Loow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Kock as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Loow's defenses.
Kock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loow eats them both and turns towards Kock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Loow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock pounces like a tiger and cracks Loow with a vicious hook! Loow is down but not out! Kock follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Batang Kock!

Event: GDL 22: Fist vs Mises
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Mctregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mctregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Mctregor backing up. Mctregor nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Mctregor throws a series of punches but Kock moves out of range.
Kock shoots in looking for a takedown but Mctregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mctregor cracks the inside of Kock's front leg.
Mctregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Mctregor.
Mctregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mctregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mctregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kock.
Kock tries to clinch there but Mctregor circles away.
Mctregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mctregor. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mctregor.
Kock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mctregor circles away.
Mctregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kock.
Mctregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mctregor.#CL#
Kock rushes Mctregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mctregor breaks from the clinch.
Mctregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Mctregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mctregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Canon Mctregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mctregor looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Kock tries to counter by clinching up but Mctregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Mctregor throws a series of punches but Kock moves out of range.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Mctregor.
Mctregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kock. Kock gets slowly back to his feet.
Kock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mctregor as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mctregor throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Mctregor misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mctregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mctregor looks winded!
Mctregor misses with a double jab.
Mctregor throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mctregor.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Kock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mctregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kock tries to clinch up but Mctregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Kock is looking to clinch but Mctregor is avoiding it.
Kock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mctregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mctregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kock tries to counter with a takedown but Mctregor is quick to defend against it.
Mctregor misses with a low kick.
Kock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mctregor defends it nicely.
Kock misses with a takedown attempt - Mctregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Kock checks a leg kick.
Mctregor motions for Kock to come forward. Mctregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mctregor swinging wildly here. #CL#
Kock rushes Mctregor and presses him up against the cage.
Mctregor wants to break free but Kock has control.
Mctregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Mctregor manages to break the clinch.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Mctregor.
Mctregor avoids the head kick by Kock.
Some wild striking there from Mctregor.
Kock attempts a counter takedown but Mctregor avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canon Mctregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mctregor missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Kock moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kock breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kock moves into the clinch.
Kock tries to break the clinch but Mctregor is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mctregor.#TD#
Kock pulls Mctregor into guard.
Mctregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mctregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mctregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mctregor won't allow Kock to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock is trying to keep Mctregor in close. #SUB#
Kock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mctregor defends it easily.#T1#
Mctregor postures up.
Mctregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mctregor controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kock connects with a crisp jab.
Mctregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mctregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mctregor misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mctregor backs up against the cage.
Kock has a takedown stuffed.
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mctregor backs up against the cage.
Mctregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mctregor lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Kock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mctregor tries to break free but Kock pushes him back against the cage.
Kock tries for a takedown but Mctregor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Mctregor misses with the body kick
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Mctregor is rocked!#CL#
Kock rushes Mctregor and presses him up against the cage.
Mctregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kock finish him?#TD#
Kock jumps guard.
Mctregor throws an elbow that misses. Kock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mctregor's guard. Nice move by Kock!#REVR#
Kock is standing up over Mctregor. Mctregor looks to escape but Kock dives into side control.
Kock working the ground and pound but Mctregor is defending the strikes. #SU#
Kock decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kock lands a huge takedown. Mctregor is out but the ref is slow to react and Kock lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Mctregor lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batang Kock!

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