Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Roth slips under a jab.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roth misses with a head kick.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Roth avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao slips a jab and a cross from Roth. #T1#
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with a double jab
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Roth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth scores with a one two! Zhao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao misses with a looping left.#T2#
Roth swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Zhao.
Roth takes one on the button.
Longsun Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Roth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Zhao throws Roth to one side and escapes!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhao.
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Zhao.
Zhao tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Roth avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Zhao does no damage.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
Roth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Roth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Roth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roth throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Roth counters with a head kick. That will keep Zhao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao scores with the left hand. Roth knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Longsun Zhao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zhao misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Roth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhao is still on wobbly legs! Can Roth finish him?
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Longsun Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth throws a right and a left that Zhao avoids nicely.
Zhao seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoth.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Zhao lands with a shot to the body.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily. #T1#
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roth thinking.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
As Zhao tries to get set, Roth tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhao manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhao slips a straight right by Roth.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Roth.
Zhao tries to land a body kick
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roth.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao dodges the punch combination from Roth. #T2#
Zhao avoids the head kick by Roth.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roth avoids the body shot from Zhao.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Roth blocks a jab.
Roth blocks a head kick by Zhao. #TD#
Roth 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.#SU#
Roth stands up and waves to Zhao to follow him.
Roth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhao, as that shot connected.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Zhao misses
and Roth counters with a left right combination that sends Zhao crashing to the mat - Roth wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zhao out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
A very excited looking Toran Roth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Zhao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ross walks into a jab.#ROC#Ross is rocked!
Crack! Zhao connects with the perfect overhand right and Ross falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Zhao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Wrinsky blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Wrinsky wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.
Wrinsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Wrinsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrinsky misses with some punches.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Wrinsky misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
A head kick lands from Zhao that sends Wrinsky to the canvas. Wrinsky tries to scramble back to his feet but Zhao brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Wrinsky is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Zhao stands up and beckons Wrinsky to his feet.
Wrinsky looks to clinch
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Wrinsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrinsky blocks a head kick by Zhao. #CL2#
Wrinsky closes the distance and clinches.
Wrinsky seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Zhao counters with a left hand that sends Wrinsky to the canvas! #SU#
Zhao gets to his feet. Wrinsky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhao throws a powerful right kick. Wrinsky tried to block low but the kick was high! Wrinsky was taken right off of his feet! Zhao jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Zhao sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.#CL#
Gracie clinches. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Zhao. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZhao.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Zhao wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Zhao is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zhao is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Zhao scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Law looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhao!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Law has an Americana. Zhao didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Law is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Law hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyson Law!
Tyson Law took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Zhao lands a high kick!
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhao fakes the body blow, causing Silva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Silva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!
Rickson Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 164
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Nimoy scores with a nice head shot.
Zhao throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimoy.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Nimoy connects with a jab.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nimoy misses its target.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Nimoy's defenses.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
Zhao slips a jab from Nimoy.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Zhao misses
and Nimoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhao thinking.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Nimoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nimoy scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhao throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Nimoy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Nimoy avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nimoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nimoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Nimoy moves out of range easily.
Nimoy lands a nice shot that snaps Zhao's head back. #CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Nimoy connects with a body shot that sends Zhao's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Zhao 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Nimoy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Zhao flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zhao is out cold! Nimoy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter connects with a body shot that sends Zhao's belly button to the back.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karter moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Karter works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karter counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Zhao badly! Karter follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Zhao out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Karter finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Red Jesus Karter!
Red Jesus Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
We've been told by Hall's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Zhao.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Hall walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hall limp body while Zhao jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Beam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beam manages to end up in side control.
Zhao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beam connects with a decent elbow.
Beam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zhao is avoiding damage well.
Zhao takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beam working the head with strikes.
Beam working the ground and pound.
Zhao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Beam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zhao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhao taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Zhao is trying to get back to his feet.
Beam is putting a hurting on Zhao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beam lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Beam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zhao, who protects the arm well.
Beam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zhao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beam.
Beam scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Beam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zhao, who protects the arm well.
Zhao prevents Beam from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Beam has an Americana. Zhao didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Beam is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Beam hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jim Beam!
After the fight, Jim Beam 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Zhao.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Zhao there.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Zhao lands a brutal head kick. Gracie looks out on his feet and Zhao throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nimoy.
Zhao lands a jab.
Nimoy 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.
Nimoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy clobbers Zhao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Nimoy has Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nimoy throws a shot to the body.
Zhao throws a head kick but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nimoy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nimoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nimoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nimoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhao scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao throws a head kick but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nimoy tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Zhao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Nimoy tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao misses with a few strikes there.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhao scores with a head kick. Nimoy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nimoy works over Zhao's head and body with a nice combination.
Zhao throws a head kick but Nimoy moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Nimoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Nimoy avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nimoy throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Nimoy.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Nimoy jabs at Zhao's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimoy throws a series of punches but Zhao avoids them all with ease.
Nimoy misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nimoy. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Zhao ducks into an uppercut from Nimoy and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellington feints a counter leg kick.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington scores with a nice body kick.
Wellington swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Wellington tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Wellington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wellington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
Wellington is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellington throws a fast counter high kick but Zhao manages to duck under it in time.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wellington seems to have recovered his senses.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhao throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Wellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Wellington misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Wellington is out of range. #T1#
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhao moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Zhao saw that one coming.
And Zhao counters with a quick kick to the body but Wellington blocks it.
Zhao throws a nice looking combination but Wellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wellington moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Wellington throws a leg kick but Zhao checks it.
Wellington connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhao rushes Wellington with punches - Wellington moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Wellington goes down! Zhao follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 106
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Karter cracks Zhao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a body punch
and Karter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhao thinking.
Karter dodges the punch combination from Zhao.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Karter avoids the head kick by Zhao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Karter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zhao! Karter lets Zhao back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Zhao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Karter connects with the perfect overhand right and Zhao falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Karter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Jesus Karter!
A victorious Red Jesus Karter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Zhao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Hall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao scores with a head kick.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hall counters with a three punch combo that has Zhao backing up. Zhao nods at Hall to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hall comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Zhao falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Zhao was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sirus Hall!
Sirus Hall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Carnage Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuiva's head.
Kuiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Zhao. Those never looked like landing.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kuiva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Kuiva throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Zhao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Zhao throws a combination that misses
and Kuiva counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Zhao falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
A relieved looking Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 87
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from DeAngelo. Those never looked like landing.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeAngelo.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeAngelo.
Zhao misses with a hook. DeAngelo ducked under it nicely.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeAngelo.
Zhao slips under a jab from DeAngelo.
Zhao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeAngelo to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and DeAngelo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeAngelo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with a hook. DeAngelo ducked under it nicely.
DeAngelo connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!
DeAngelo ducks right into an uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao is still on wobbly legs! Can DeAngelo finish him?
Zhao leaves his chin hanging out and DeAngelo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zhao crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph DeAngelo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph DeAngelo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shigemasa throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shigemasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Zhao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhao.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping body kick lands there for Shigemasa.#CL2#
Shigemasa clinches. #BC2#
Shigemasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigemasa.
Zhao is looking to counter the offense by Shigemasa and move into the clinch.
Shigemasa tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao tries to counter with a takedown but Shigemasa is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Shigemasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shigemasa moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Shigemasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shigemasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shigemasa fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Zhao drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shigemasa right on the button. Shigemasa goes down! Zhao follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zhao gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 75
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Beam gets a double leg takedown into Zhao's guard.
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao is looking to stand up but Beam isn't so interested in that idea.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam passes into half guard.
Zhao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zhao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Beam is controlling him #T1#
Zhao is refusing to be controlled, as Beam sits in half guard.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhao tries to kick Beam off but Beam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beam working the head and body with strikes.
Zhao has hold of Beam's hands but Beam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Beam is controlling him
Zhao is staying active underneath Beam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Beam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beam lands a big elbow. #T2#
Beam breaks from Zhao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beam is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Zhao is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Beam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zhao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Beam lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zhao. #ES#
Zhao is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Beam off. It looks like it's working - Beam slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Zhao displaying calm under pressure there.
Longsun Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beam.#T3#
Beam scores with a three punch combo!
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam blocks a head kick by Zhao. #CL2#
Beam drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage.
Zhao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Beam throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao throws the left hand but Beam avoids the punch easily.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Beam.
Zhao lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beam clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Beam is trying to trip Zhao. He has hold of a leg but Zhao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam wants to pass the guard but Zhao is keeping the position.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet but Beam passes into half guard. #T4#
Zhao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beam thows a huge punch but Zhao dodges it nicely.
Beam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhao is looking to escape.
Zhao has hold of Beam's hands but Beam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Zhao is rocked!
Beam working Zhao over with strikes.
Oh Zhao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beam lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Zhao quite badly. Zhao pulls Beam in close trying to recover. Beam postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Zhao on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Zhao doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
A less than humble Jim Beam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 69
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Zhao cracks Fuhren with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Fuhren avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Good shot there by Fuhren.#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuhren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuhren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuhren works Zhao's body with a nice hook.
Fuhren cracks Zhao 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.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Fuhren's head but Fuhren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao misses with a combination
and Fuhren counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Zhao loses concentration momentarily and Fuhren pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Zhao crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Fuhren finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psiris Fuhren!
After winning the bout, Psiris Fuhren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 59
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
DeAngelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
DeAngelo takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
DeAngelo cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeAngelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeAngelo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As DeAngelo backs off Zhao throws a huge counter combo but DeAngelo manages to avoid it all.
DeAngelo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhao throws a lazy head kick
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Zhao cracks DeAngelo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! DeAngelo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhao finish him? #ROC2#DeAngelo is rocked!
DeAngelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao weaves into range and cracks DeAngelo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! DeAngelo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Zhao is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Smith has been cut.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #CL#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith prevents Zhao from breaking the clinch.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Smith wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Zhao back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Zhao in a clinch. #BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Zhao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.#T2#
Zhao with a jab.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Sean Smith's cut is getting worse.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhao avoided it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Zhao connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Zhao scores with a punch to the head.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zhao circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Zhao is avoiding it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it. #CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhao, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith just leaning against Zhao, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Longsun Zhao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Zhao backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Zhao misses with a two punch combination.
Zhao throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips a straight right by Zhao.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith has Zhao pushed against the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Zhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks into an uppercut from Zhao and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 48
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1##CL#
Brunswick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhao has had enough of the clinch but Brunswick keeps him there for the moment.
Brunswick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Brunswick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zhao's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a punch on the inside.
Brunswick is leaning against Zhao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brunswick fails to land.
Brunswick can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Brunswick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao is trying to push Brunswick away but Brunswick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brunswick darts in and clinches Zhao up against the cage.#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brunswick moves into range and clinches up with Zhao.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Zhao can't break the clinch.
Zhao is trying to push Brunswick away but Brunswick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhao wants to break free but Brunswick has control.
Zhao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brunswick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhao.
Brunswick lands an uppercut.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Brunswick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zhao looks winded!
Brunswick tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao takes a shot to the head.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Brunswick misses with an elbow strike.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Zhao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brunswick misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick lands with a left to the head.
Brunswick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brunswick is looking to clinch. #CL#
Brunswick pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao is trying to break the clinch but Brunswick is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Brunswick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Brunswick.
Zhao blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Zhao can't break the clinch.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Brunswick lands a body punch.
Brunswick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunswick tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brunswick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunswick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Brunswick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Brunswick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brunswick misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Brunswick throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick cracks Zhao with a nice body shot.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunswick.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunswick misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Brunswick as the two fighters clinch.
Brunswick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunswick.
Good body shot from Brunswick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Brunswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Longsun Zhao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brunswick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhao, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Brunswick.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunswick misses with some punches.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brunswick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brunswick lands a good knee to the midsection. Zhao won't want to take too many of those.
Brunswick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Brunswick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brennan Brunswick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
Brunswick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhao.
Zhao is breathing heavily.
Brunswick throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
A hook to the body from Brunswick. #T1#
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Brunswick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunswick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brunswick.
Zhao is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick finish him?
Zhao blocking some punches.
Brunswick creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zhao's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zhao drops to his knees and Brunswick pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brennan Brunswick!
An out of breath Brennan Brunswick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 40
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Volkov avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhao slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhao defends it nicely.
Zhao fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkov in the body.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhao did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Zhao is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov stalling away here and it's allowed Zhao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Volkov trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volkov stays in close to Zhao's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Volkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#ES2#
Zhao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhao after a bit of a struggle.
Zhao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhao is defending well.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov slips under a jab from Zhao.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Volkov has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhao enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Zhao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Volkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Volkov wants a takedown.
Zhao wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao connects with a combination that backs up Volkov into the cage. Zhao lands a flurry of punches that gets past Volkov's guard. Volkov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Zhao bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 34
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Zhao has knocked Sherman down with a huge combo! Zhao steps away and waves a wobbly Sherman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sherman is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Zhao knocks Sherman out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Longsun Zhao!
Bill Sherman was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, I said it last time.. I think it's time for Big willy to go back to the farm. Thanks for the good times everyone! *Does a back-flip, then blows a kiss to the crowd on his way out of the cage*'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 29
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Zhao misses with a left hand
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhao wants to clinch but Hughes slips to the side
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Zhao shoots and misses
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Zhao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage 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!
Zhao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andy Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longsun Zhao.#T1#
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes controlling the action here for a moment.
Zhao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhao drops back down to his feet.
Hughes lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zhao misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hughes on the inside.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zhao tries to circle away but Hughes has him pinned against the cage.
Zhao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Zhao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao. #BC#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Zhao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zhao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Zhao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Hughes digs a good body shot into Zhao's ribs.
Andy Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao tries to clinch up
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Hughes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hughes throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Zhao throws a lazy head kick
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes .
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes .
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes 's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Hughes .
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andy Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao slips a straight right by Hughes .#CL2#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Zhao. Zhao maintains the clinch.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Zhao's takedown attempt. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land. #BC#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Zhao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Zhao rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andy Hughes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hughes after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Andy Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longsun Zhao.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Zhao has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Zhao is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhao is trying to stall.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Zhao letting Hughes take a breather here.
Zhao wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hughes as Zhao tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Hughes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhao misses with some punches. #TD2#
Zhao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zhao manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Zhao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zhao shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Zhao is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Hughes catches Zhao right on the button with a cross.
Hughes misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hughes .#ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Hughes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zhao to the canvas! Zhao doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hughes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Hughes !
A relieved looking Andy Hughes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 21
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhao pinned against the cage. Zhao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Wick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Zhao lands a high kick to the side of Wick's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Zhao dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#Wick is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Wick has been cut.
Wick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zhao is now in half guard.
Wick is still in real trouble! Can Zhao finish him?#SU#
Zhao stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!#CL#
Zhao has closed the distance and engaged Wick in a clinch.
Wick tries to pull guard but Zhao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Zhao jumps guard. #SUB#
Wick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wick has managed to get both his arms back between Zhao's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zhao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zhao working for a triangle but Wick defends it easily.
Zhao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Zhao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Wick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wick has managed to get both his arms back between Zhao's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zhao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.
Zhao is breathing heavily.
Wick postures up in Zhao's guard and throws a big left but Zhao blocks it.
Wick seems to have recovered his senses.
Wick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Wick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zhao dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Zhao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Wick has an active guard here but Zhao has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Zhao seems to be working for a kimura but Wick defends the submission attempt.
Wick lands with a few short shots to the body.
Zhao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wick on the ground.
Wick is looking to escape.
Wick wants to control but Zhao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Wick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wick wants to stand but Zhao is controlling the position.
Wick is trying to keep Zhao in close.
Wick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhao is one step ahead there.
Wick is trying to control the position but Zhao postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Wick pulls guard successfully.
Wick is trying to control the position but Zhao postures up. #SUB2#
Zhao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zhao has managed to get both his arms back between Wick's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Zhao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zhao tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Wick counters with a takedown into side control.
Wick moves into full mount! #T4#
Zhao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zhao is trying to escape the mount.
Zhao tries to hold on but Wick postures up.
Zhao is trying to escape the mount but Wick keeps good control and instead manages to take Zhao's back.
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!
Zhao is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Zhao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wick.
Zhao covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Longsun Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Wick gets a clinch.
Wick tries to pull guard but Zhao won't allow it.
Wick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao is trying to break the clinch but Wick is controlling him.#BC#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao lands with a kick to the temple. Wick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wick shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Wick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zhao napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Zhao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao misses with a head kick. #CL#
Zhao clinches up against the cage.
Zhao tries to circle away but Wick has him pinned against the cage.
Wick wants a takedown but no success here.
Longsun Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.#T1##TD2#
Wick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet but Wick passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Wick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wick.
Wick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working.
Zhao is looking to escape.
Wick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhao keeps working. #T2#
Wick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zhao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Wick is working for a submission of some sort.
Zhao wants to improve his position but Wick is controlling well. #SU2#
Wick escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Wick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Wick fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Zhao clinches up with Wick and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Zhao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
John Wick has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Wick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zhao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zhao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.
Wick passes Zhao's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Wick is looking for a kimura but Zhao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wick to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zhao actively working from the bottom here.
Zhao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wick lands strikes from half guard.
Zhao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wick. #SUB2#
Wick wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Longsun Zhao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Wick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wick was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.#TD2#
Wick drives through with a takedown into Zhao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Zhao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wick shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao throws a quick counter head kick but Wick was just out of range.
Zhao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Zhao closes the distance and pushes Wick back into the cage.
Wick looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Wick successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Wick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wick tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Zhao wants to control from the top but Wick keeps moving.
Wick wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Zhao stands up and waves to Wick to follow him. #KD#
Zhao lands a high kick to the side of Wick's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Zhao dives into guard, looking to finish.#SUB2#
Wick is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zhao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wick's body to avoid the submission. Wick has instead reached around Zhao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wick arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Wick!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zhao drives through and clinches with Glanton against the cage.
Glanton slows down the pace here.
Zhao tries to pull guard but Glanton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhao tries to land a knee to the head but Glanton blocks with his arms.
Glanton taking a breather.
Glanton has had enough of the clinch but Zhao keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Zhao gets control of Glanton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Zhao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glanton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Zhao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glanton is aware though and is defending well.
Glanton trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glanton controls the pace.#SUB2#
Zhao looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Glanton is defending well. Zhao quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Glanton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zhao celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 9
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hirst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhao is looking to clinch.
Zhao closes the distance and clinches up with Hirst, looking for a takedown. Zhao pushes Hirst against the cage but Hirst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hirst is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hirst 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.
Hirst uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Zhao tries to clinch but Hirst moves away
letting Hirst counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhao working hard to break the clinch.
Zhao is trying to pull guard but Hirst turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zhao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hirst pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nyah Hirst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longsun Zhao.#T1#
Hirst lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhao off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Zhao is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hirst. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirst counters with a thumping low kick.
Hirst misses with a body shot.
Hirst moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZhao.
Zhao is looking to clinch but Hirst is avoiding it.
Hirst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hirst counters with a left right combination that sends Zhao crashing to the mat - Hirst wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zhao out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyah Hirst!
A very excited looking Nyah Hirst made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 3
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuhren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhao's head.
Fuhren throws a series of punches but Zhao avoids them all with ease.
Fuhren connects with a looping right hand.
Zhao with a poor takedown
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao throws a head kick but Fuhren moves out of range.
Zhao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuhren counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Zhao leaves his chin hanging out and Fuhren seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zhao crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psiris Fuhren!
A pretty intense looking Psiris Fuhren took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.#KD#
Fuhren sends Zhao crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fuhren is motioning to the referee to let Zhao up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zhao is rocked!
Fuhren circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Zhao tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fuhren wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psiris Fuhren!
Psiris Fuhren made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao lands with a right hand.
Krasnov blocks a head kick by Zhao.
An attempted straight right counter from Krasnov misses the target.
Krasnov throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Zhao and Krasnov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Zhao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD2
Date: May 20, 2020

#R1#
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beam looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Beam takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam pushes Zhao away with a front kick.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Beam on that attempt.
Beam throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Beam only half commits. #KD#
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Beam tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Beam back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Beam is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?#CL#
Zhao rushes Beam and presses him up against the cage.
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam misses with an elbow over the top.
Beam is trying to pull guard but Zhao has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Beam up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zhao from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Beam's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longsun Zhao!

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD1
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Karate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zhao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhao's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zhao content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zhao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Zhao slips nicely into half guard.
Karate is in trouble now - Zhao has advanced to mount!
Zhao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karate can't escape the position.
Zhao controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Karate reaches up to try and pull Zhao in and control his posture, but Zhao latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Karate taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Longsun Zhao!

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