Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Sanguinetti misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson cracks Sanguinetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanguinetti lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanguinettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Gunnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanguinetti doesn't seem phased though.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanguinetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunnarsson scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Sanguinetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Sanguinetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
A combination from Sanguinetti does no damage.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanguinetti looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a counter combo.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Gunnarsson.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Sanguinetti jumps back.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson sizes up Sanguinetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanguinetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gunnarsson - the referee stops the clock and Sanguinetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gunnarsson. Sanguinetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Sanguinetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Sanguinetti takes it in his stride.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries to land a front kick but Sanguinetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunnarsson dips to his left and cracks Sanguinetti with an uppercut!
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Sanguinetti takes it in his stride.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross.
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Sanguinetti misses.
And Gunnarsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanguinetti blocks it.#T2#
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Sanguinetti knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Orlando Sanguinetti's cut even more.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguinetti scrambles back to his feet.
Sanguinetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunnarsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Sanguinetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
As Gunnarsson backs off Sanguinetti throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Gunnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson jabs at Sanguinetti's body.
Gunnarsson cracks Sanguinetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
A nice side step and Sanguinetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguinetti! But no joy.
Sanguinetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Sanguinetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanguinetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sanguinetti misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sanguinetti is rocked!
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Sanguinetti throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson scores with a counter punch that sends Sanguinetti to the canvas! Gunnarsson smells blood - he's punishing Sanguinetti with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sanguinetti has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Sanguinetti misses with a jab to the body
and Potku counters with a good low kick that Sanguinetti was not able to check.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanguinetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Potku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Potku manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Potku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanguinetti to the mat! Sanguinetti manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanguinetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Potku trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sanguinetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Potku looking to pass the guard.
Sanguinetti is controlling Potku's posture.#SUB2#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanguinetti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanguinetti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Potku looking for subs off his back but Sanguinetti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Potku is looking to improve his position.
Sanguinetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potku on the ground.#SUB2#
Potku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Potku is looking to control Sanguinetti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potku avoid being mounted?#T3#
Sanguinetti prevents Potku from improving his position.
Potku is still trying to improve position.
Potku trying to get back to full guard but Sanguinetti takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sanguinetti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Potku tries to reverse the position but Sanguinetti maintains control.#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.
Potku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Potku is just holding on here. Sanguinetti manages to take his back.
Potku is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potku wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanguinetti gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to escape but Sanguinetti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Potku trying to control but not successfully.
Potku rolls, trying to escape but Sanguinetti keeps control of 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 Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Potku connects with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku throws out a counter right but Sanguinetti avoids it with no problem.
Potku scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Potku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Potku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Potku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanguinetti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Potku's guard! Nice work there by Sanguinetti! #SUB2#
Potku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanguinetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguinetti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potku wants to improve his position but instead Sanguinetti has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Potku actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Potku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanguinetti pulls his head out easily.
Sanguinetti is taking a breather. Potku 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Potku feints and as Sanguinetti raises his hands in defense, Potku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanguinetti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sanguinetti being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguinetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanguinetti keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potku connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.#CL2#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
Potku scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Potku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanguinetti lands a shot to the body.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potku can't get the takedown. #BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanguinetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Potku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
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#
Potku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Potku counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Potku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Potku is working for a kimura but Sanguinetti is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Sanguinetti is holding on to half guard well.
Sanguinetti is staying active underneath Potku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanguinetti is doing well to control the position and prevent Potku from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Potku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Potku seems to be working for a kimura but Sanguinetti defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanguinetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Potku seems content to control.#SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sanguinetti is defending against the submission attempts here by Potku.
Potku is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Potku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanguinetti defends it well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Potku 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potku connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanguinetti, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
A victorious Orlando Sanguinetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Menday just misses with a punch to the body.
Menday slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Menday scores with a punch to the head.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti stuns Menday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menday slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguinetti as he jumps to the side.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross.
Menday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menday throws a series of punches but Sanguinetti avoids them all with ease.
Menday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Menday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanguinetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanguinetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Sanguinetti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Menday.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday 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.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday postures up.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanguinetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanguinetti keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass. #T2#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday postures up in Sanguinetti's guard and throws a big left but Sanguinetti blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menday wants to control from the top but Sanguinetti keeps moving.
Sanguinetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Menday throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Menday throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Menday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday lands a really nice looking cross but Sanguinetti seems unphased.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanguinetti, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Sanguinetti gets caught flat footed, as Menday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanguinetti is trying to control the position but Menday postures up.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menday controlling from the top position.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Sanguinetti blocks nicely.
Menday stands up over Sanguinetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Menday wants to control from the top but Sanguinetti keeps moving.
Menday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday 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#
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Menday swings widly with a right hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanguinetti jabs Menday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Menday ducked under it nicely.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menday misses with a hook
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menday misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Sanguinetti both land. Nice combination.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook to the body. Menday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menday.
Menday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Menday throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into Menday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menday misses with a straight right.
Menday swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Menday throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menday swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menday. #T1#
Sanguinetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Menday lands a slapping body shot.
Sanguinetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Menday.
Menday throws a series of punches but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Menday slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
The crowd cheers as Sanguinetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menday doesn't seem phased though.
Menday slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
A jab lands there for Menday.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday thuds his right hand into Sanguinetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanguinetti connects with a body shot that sends Menday's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menday, as that shot connected.
A cross from Menday lands.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Menday avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Menday drives through with a takedown into Sanguinetti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menday trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Sanguinetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanguinetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanguinetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday postures up in Sanguinetti's guard and throws a big left but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanguinetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanguinetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menday works over Sanguinetti with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanguinetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanguinetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday stands up over Sanguinetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menday is working Sanguinetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday cracks Sanguinetti with a solid left hand.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
Sanguinetti being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menday.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti leaves Menday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanguinetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Sanguinetti lands.
Menday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanguinetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Nice defenses there by Menday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Menday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanguinetti on the side of the head.
Menday throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menday swinging wildly here.
Menday with a nice cross.#T1#
Menday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Menday.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sanguinetti. Beautiful body shot.
Menday darts in looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti gets double underhooks and turns Menday into the cage.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Menday.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sanguinetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday preventing the sweep.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday lands a couple of elbows.
Menday content to stall in guard here.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanguinetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
Menday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Menday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanguinetti in his tracks.
A jab from Menday finds it's way through Sanguinetti's defenses.
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Menday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Menday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Menday scores with a hook.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Menday scores with a takedown into Sanguinetti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Menday with a nice head shot there.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanguinetti has wrist control.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday scoring with some ground and pound.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Sanguinetti is rocked!
Menday cracks Sanguinetti with a solid left hand.
Oh Sanguinetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday works over Sanguinetti with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sanguinetti covers up, he's hurt! Menday keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Menday and the ref steps in to end the fight! Menday can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguinetti but Sanguinetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanguinetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.
Gage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
Sanguinetti works the jab nicely.
Gage closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguinetti, looking for a takedown. Gage pushes Sanguinetti against the cage but Sanguinetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gage lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti lunges at Gage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gage's hand.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gage throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gage looks to land a combination but Sanguinetti avoids it well.
Sanguinetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Gage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage misses with a wild combination.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Gage slips the punch.
Gage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
No joy there for Gage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Gage. Beautiful body shot.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Gage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Gage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gage has time to react.
Sanguinetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Gage's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage ducks right into an uppercut from Sanguinetti.
It looks like Sanguinetti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Nice shot by Sanguinetti.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage scores with a jab. Sanguinetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Nice uppercut there from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanguinetti wants it to stay on the feet.
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguinetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to the nose.
Sanguinetti catches Gage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanguinetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gage or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanguinetti, which made it look bad.
Sanguinetti is looking for a counter combo.
Gage with a poor takedown
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gage staying out of range there.#T3#
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Gage.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Gage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanguinetti pinned against the cage. Sanguinetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gage takes one to the chin there.
Sanguinetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Gage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Sanguinetti. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanguinetti as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Gage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gage scores with a punch to 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!
Sanguinetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gage's hands.
Sanguinetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Gage off the cage and back into range.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Sanguinetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Gage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanguinetti defends it well.
Gage shoots in for a takedown but Sanguinetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti 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#
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguinetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gage. Gage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gage goes for a double leg but Sanguinetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanguinetti continues to drive forward.
Sanguinetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gage can do to turn this around?
Gage looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti looks to throw the jab but Gage is out of range.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Gage moved out of range.
Gage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Gage is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage lands a jab to the head.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Gage looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanguinetti connects with a jab.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.#T1#
Gage cracks Sanguinetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanguinetti tries to move into range but Gage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanguinetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanguinetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Sanguinetti lands with a right hand.
Gage throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanguinetti has got the better of the exchanges.
Gage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Gage misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti dips to his left and cracks Gage with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Gage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Sanguinetti.#T2#
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti jabs Gage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanguinetti connects with a single shot there.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
A big left from Gage misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gage.
Gage slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Gage wants to counter with a clinch but Sanguinetti pushes him away.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gage moves forwards but Sanguinetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Gage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gage tries to bum rush Sanguinetti with a series of wild strikes but Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguinetti, looking for a takedown. Gage pushes Sanguinetti against the cage but Sanguinetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Gage tries for a takedown but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
Nice defenses there by Gage.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguinetti punishes Gage's body with a nice straight punch.
Gage looks to land a combination but Sanguinetti avoids it well.
Gage slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Gage lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti connects with the punch.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Gage.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti lands with a nice body punch.
Gage needs to keep his hands up - Sanguinetti had a free shot at his head there.
Sanguinetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gage's head.
Gage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Gage. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguinetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gage fails with the takedown.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Gage manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
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#
Gage fails with the takedown.
Sanguinetti sizes up Gage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti lands a body shot.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gage.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Gage ducked under it nicely.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Gage slips the punch.
Gage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguinetti defends it nicely.
Sanguinetti throws an off balance right hand
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Gage strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Gage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Sanguinetti cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Sanguinetti lands a right hook to the body.
Gage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanguinetti defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
Sanguinetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Gage.
Gage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Gage misses.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gage throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice right hand.
Sanguinetti throws a combination. Gage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanguinetti.
A shot to the body from Gage misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a left to the body.
Sanguinetti lands with a nice body punch.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Gage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti circles away.
Gage throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Gage takes one to the side of the head.
Gage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanguinetti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gage.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanguinetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the body.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanguinetti but Sanguinetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanguinetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to the head.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanguinetti as he avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot that snaps Gage's head back. #T4#
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Gage.
Sanguinetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanguinetti cracks Gage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanguinetti scores with a one two! Gage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook to the body. Gage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Gage.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Gage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti tests Gage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanguinetti cracks Gage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlando Sanguinetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguinetti circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanguinetti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Luciano gets a clinch. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Sanguinetti slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and pushes Sanguinetti back into the cage.
Sanguinetti gets underhooks to prevent Luciano's takedown attempt. #BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Luciano blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguinetti controls the action. #BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Sanguinetti's side.
Luciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Luciano tries to clinch there but Sanguinetti circles away.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanguinetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanguinetti. That did some damage!
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanguinetti if he has to take too many more of those.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano looks to clinch
and Sanguinetti counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Luciano 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 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orlando Sanguinetti!
After winning the bout, Orlando Sanguinetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C252: Myers vs Otori
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Sanguinetti takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Skurwysynowski was well out of range.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Skurwysynowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Skurwysynowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanguinetti takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.#T1#
Sanguinetti connects with a looping right hand.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Skurwysynowski off the cage and back into range.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanguinetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skurwysynowski scrambles back to his feet.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Skurwysynowski moves away and avoids it.
Skurwysynowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skurwysynowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanguinetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Skurwysynowski misses with a wild body shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to Skurwysynowski's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skurwysynowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanguinetti's head.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a front kick aimed at Sanguinetti's knee but Sanguinetti avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skurwysynowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the head.
Sanguinetti misses with a double jab.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski 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.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti cracks Skurwysynowski with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguinetti blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Skurwysynowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skurwysynowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguinettis head.
Sanguinetti can't find room to land a body shot as Skurwysynowski controls the action.
I was talking to Skurwysynowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Skurwysynowski clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanguinetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Skurwysynowski controls his hands.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sanguinetti breaks from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick as Sanguinetti jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skurwysynowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice hook to Sanguinetti's body. Sanguinetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to Skurwysynowski's body. #CL#
Skurwysynowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skurwysynowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Skurwysynowski has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanguinetti won't want to take too many of those.
Skurwysynowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguinetti's elbow.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skurwysynowski lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski with a knee to the head.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski digs a right hand into Sanguinetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanguinetti's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Skurwysynowski as the two fighters clinch.
Sanguinetti is breathing heavily.
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the head.
Skurwysynowski works on Sanguinetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skurwysynowski pushes Sanguinetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Sanguinetti avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Skurwysynowski can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguinetti controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Skurwysynowski as the two fighters clinch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch.
Skurwysynowski working Sanguinetti over with knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguinetti can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanguinetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is working Sanguinetti over against the cage.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Skurwysynowski.
A nice left hand lands by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski digs a right hand underneath Sanguinetti's ribcage. Sanguinetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skurwysynowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skurwysynowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanguinetti misses with the head strike.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanguinetti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Skurwysynowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Skurwysynowski cracks Sanguinetti with a nice body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skurwysynowski.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Skurwysynowski.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
Skurwysynowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skurwysynowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanguinettis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the head.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski works on Sanguinetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards. #T4#
Skurwysynowski blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski pushes Sanguinetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Sanguinetti prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Sanguinetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski crunches a lovely knee into Sanguinetti's ribcage.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanguinetti blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Sanguinetti swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a left to the body.
Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanguinetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.#T1#
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a leg kick but Sanguinetti saw it coming and moves away.
Skurwysynowski lands with a hook. Sanguinetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Sanguinetti's head back.
Sanguinetti swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanguinetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Skurwysynowski.#CL#
Skurwysynowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanguinetti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skurwysynowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanguinetti can turn it around.#T2#
Sanguinetti blocks an uppercut.
Sanguinetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti throws a head punch that misses.
Skurwysynowski blocks an uppercut.
Sanguinetti blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Sanguinetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski. #BC2#
Sanguinetti breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skurwysynowski has time to react.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Skurwysynowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanguinetti cracks a nice hook into Skurwysynowski's ribs.#T3#
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski catches Sanguinetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanguinetti jabs at Skurwysynowski's body.
Skurwysynowski slips a jab and a cross from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sanguinetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skurwysynowski thumps Sanguinetti with a low kick.
Sanguinetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.#CL#
Skurwysynowski moves into range and clinches up with Sanguinetti.
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Sanguinetti on the inside.
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!
Skurwysynowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
Sanguinetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the head.
Skurwysynowski with a knee to the head.
Sanguinetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Skurwysynowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanguinetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanguinetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skurwysynowskis head.
Sanguinetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Skurwysynowski controls his hands.
Sanguinetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skurwysynowski's elbow.
Skurwysynowski lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skurwysynowski.
A short body shot lands from Skurwysynowski as the two fighters clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skurwysynowski misses with some punches.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Skurwysynowski blocking some punches.
Skurwysynowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanguinetti or not.
Skurwysynowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skurwysynowski scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguinetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguinetti blocks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Sanguinetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanguinetti can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovich controls the action.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalinovich. #T2#
Stalinovich is working Sanguinetti over against the cage.
Sanguinetti blocks a body shot from Stalinovich. #BC2#
Stalinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovich throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Sanguinetti backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.#T3#
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Stalinovich has Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Stalinovich decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stalinovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Stalinovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stalinovich wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguinetti passes Stalinovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
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#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich wants to clinch
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Stalinovich drives through and clinches with Sanguinetti against the cage.
Stalinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovich scores with a body shot.
Stalinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stalinovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stalinovich stalks Sanguinetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanguinetti's face. Sanguinetti staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Stalinovich is predictable there
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Stalinovich finds it's target.#T3#
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Sanguinetti pushes him off.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovich thinking.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguinetti walks away with a smile on his face. Stalinovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanguinetti slips a jab and a cross from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sanguinetti walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.#T1#
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich with a jab.#CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Sanguinetti lands a shoulder strike.
Sanguinetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Stalinovich. #BC#
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Sanguinetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Stalinovich.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sanguinetti tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Sanguinetti back against the cage.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Stalinovich. #BC2#
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sanguinetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguinetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalinovich works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Orlando Sanguinetti's cut is getting worse.
Stalinovich swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range. #T4#
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti. #CL2#
Stalinovich has Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanguinetti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Sanguinetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanguinetti tries to break free but Stalinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguinetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalinovich gets through Sanguinetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Stalinovich closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sanguinetti blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Stalinovich tries to land a front kick but Sanguinetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich connects with a high kick.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Sanguinetti fails to land.
Sanguinetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
Stalinovich clinches with his opponent.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguinetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguinetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Stalinovich jumps into guard, dragging Sanguinetti to the mat. #SUB2#
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stalinovich wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Stalinovich is looking for a triangle but Sanguinetti pushes his legs off easily.
Stalinovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stalinovich trying to control the position.
Stalinovich wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Stalinovich.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range. #CL2#
Stalinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanguinetti smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich stuns Sanguinetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3##CL2#
Stalinovich forces Sanguinetti back against the cage and clinches.
Sanguinetti tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalinovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sanguinetti is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanguinetti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stalinovich can turn it around.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti. #T4#
Sanguinetti lands a right hand.
Stalinovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanguinetti won't allow it. #BC#
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Stalinovich is rocked!
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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 Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Stalinovich 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1019 Herbert v Beau
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguinetti. That snapped River's head back.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanguinetti lands with a right hand.
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into River's body.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanguinetti defends it nicely.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Sanguinetti finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River cracks Sanguinetti with a good jab.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Sanguinetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanguinetti, as that shot connected.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Sanguinetti clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanguinetti takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti swings widly with a right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti lands a jab.
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to River's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguinetti. That snapped River's head back.
Sanguinetti jabs at River's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River connects with a body shot that sends Sanguinetti's belly button to the back.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Sanguinetti - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws the kick towards the body but Sanguinetti avoids it.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River is looking to chop away at Sanguinetti's legs. #T2#
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Sanguinetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River misses with a kick to the body.
It looks like Sanguinetti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from River.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Sanguinetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanguinetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti circles away.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanguinetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the body kick from River.
Sanguinetti avoids a kick to the body.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
River misses the shot to the body.
River swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River is looking to chop away at Sanguinetti's legs.
Nice defenses there by River.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River cracks Sanguinetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River scores with a hook.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Sanguinetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Sanguinetti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanguinetti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanguinetti takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses. #T4#
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanguinetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti ducks right into an uppercut from River.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguinetti looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
A jab from Sanguinetti does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanguinetti off the cage and back into range.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Sanguinetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by River.
Sanguinetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguinetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
River misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Sanguinetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent 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!
Sanguinetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but River blocks it.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti. #T1#
Sanguinetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from River.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
River moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River fails with a takedown attempt.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanguinetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River misses with a body kick.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
River slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but River avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from River.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but River might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanguinetti has got the better of the exchanges.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River stuns Sanguinetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River thuds a left hand into Sanguinetti's body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanguinetti.
River moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Sanguinetti throws out a powerful jab.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
River with a nice calf kick.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.#T3#
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
River follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Sanguinetti with a hook.
River takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River cracks a nice hook into Sanguinetti's ribs.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but River blocks it.
River follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into River's body.
Sanguinetti cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River scores with the left hand. Sanguinetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanguinetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Sanguinetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
River slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
River throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a low kick.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from River.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
River throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from River.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanguinetti leaves River with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River misses the jab.
Sanguinetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanguinetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.#T1#
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanguinetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanguinetti works River's body with a nice hook.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanguinetti on the side of the head.
River looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from River.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands with a cross.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but River blocks it.
River ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
River tries to work over Sanguinetti's front leg with a kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
River looks for a takedown but Sanguinetti sprawls well.#T2#
Sanguinetti cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to River's midsection.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanguinetti connects with a single shot there.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
River staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Sanguinetti lands.
Sanguinetti throws a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti lands a body shot.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.#T3#
River throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River cracks Sanguinetti with an open hand slap.
River walks into a jab.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by River.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by River.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Sanguinetti's leg but Sanguinetti calmly moves out of range.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A big left from River misses.
Sanguinetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanguinetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.#T4#
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Sanguinetti throws out a powerful jab.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Sanguinetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanguinetti finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanguinetti's head backwards.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River scores with a jab. Sanguinetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
River digs a good body shot into Sanguinetti's ribs.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
River takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
River misses with an uppercut.
Sanguinetti clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
River defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by River.
River works the jab nicely.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
A jab from River does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Jab from Sanguinetti.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from River.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanguinetti.#T3#
Sanguinetti lands a nice looking body shot.
River tries to land a front kick but Sanguinetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River slips under a jab.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses the jab.
River misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanguinetti sprawls well. Sanguinetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanguinetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Sanguinetti catches River right on the button with a cross.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the body.
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to River's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanguinetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River takes one to the chin there.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanguinetti looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
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 Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws a poor cross that misses
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanguinetti lands the left hand.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River looks for the body kick but Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
River sizes up Sanguinetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanguinetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanguinetti takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
River 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.
A big right from River misses.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sanguinetti throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanguinetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguinetti scrambles back to his feet.
Sanguinetti connects with a looping right hand.
Sanguinetti walks into a left hand.
River looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
River connects with a right hand. Sanguinetti shakes it off.
River slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Sanguinetti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River throws a push kick but Sanguinetti slaps the foot to one side.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguinetti under the eye.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
A big left from River misses.
River ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
River misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into River's body.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range and River settles back down.
Sanguinetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.
Sanguinetti walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Sanguinetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but River moves out of range. #T3#
Sanguinetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanguinetti's head.
Sanguinetti throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
River motions for Sanguinetti to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanguinetti defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
River throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into River's body.
Sanguinetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Sanguinetti.
Nice defenses there by River.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sanguinetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River thuds a left hand into Sanguinetti's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanguinetti in the body.
River thuds a left hand into Sanguinetti's body.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti blocks the body kick.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Orlando Sanguinetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
River lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kollaa River.
Well Sanguinetti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Orlando Sanguinetti 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: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Bonney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Bonney tests Sanguinetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Bonney throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
It looked like Sanguinetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Bonney takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Bonney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
Bonney throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Bonney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonney throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a left and a right that stings Bonney.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Bonney misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Bonney throws a jab when Sanguinetti was well out of range.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Bonney misses with an uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanguinetti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Bonney tries to clinch but Sanguinetti moves away
and Sanguinetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Bonney.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Bonney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanguinetti's hands.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Bonney.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Bonney misses with a body punch
and Sanguinetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonney lands a head shot.
Bonney throws a right hand that misses
and Sanguinetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney tries to clinch up
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanguinetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
William H Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonney.#T4#
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Bonney throws a wild body kick that Sanguinetti sees coming a mile off.
Bonney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Bonney.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Bonney lands with a cross.
Bonney misses with a two punch combination.
Bonney throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonney.
Bonney throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonney thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William H Bonney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney throws a leg kick
and Sanguinetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguinetti walks into a left hand.
Bonney throws a low kick, looking for Sanguinetti's leg but Sanguinetti calmly moves out of range.
Sanguinetti avoids the head kick by Bonney.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonney takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanguinetti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonney misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonney misses with a leg kick
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Bonney misses with an uppercut
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
Bonney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney misses with a hook to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonney swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Bonney misses with a leg kick
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonney throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonney misses with a leg kick
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
William H Bonney seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Bonney misses with a hook to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonney lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanguinetti will feel that in the morning.
Sanguinetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney misses with a body shot
and Sanguinetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonney is breathing heavily.
Bonney misses with a left hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up William H Bonney's cut even more.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonney.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonney.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bonney misses the jab.
Bonney misses with a combination
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bonney tries to clinch but Sanguinetti is having none of it.
Bonney throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bonney! Sanguinetti lets Bonney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bonney is rocked!
Bonney tries to clinch but Sanguinetti is having none of it.
Bonney is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanguinetti finish him?
Bonney throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Bonney seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Sanguinetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Bonney misses.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bonney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguinetti scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney thows a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonney.
Bonney loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Bonney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonney misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanguinetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Sanguinetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bonney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguinetti scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bonney. Beautiful body shot.
Bonney misses with a left hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice body shot.
Bonney tries to land a body kick
and Sanguinetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonney misses with a body punch
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.#T1#
Bonney throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Bonney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Bonney wants to clinch#KD#
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bonney! Sanguinetti lets Bonney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#The cut above William H Bonney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonney misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonney throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Bonney toppling to the canvas! Bonney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sanguinetti finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney tries to clinch but Sanguinetti moves away
and Sanguinetti counters with a big left hand that crumples Bonney! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Orlando Sanguinetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Tucker throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti scores with the left hand. Tucker knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguinetti circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Tucker.
Jab from Sanguinetti.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Tucker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tucker misses the body punch #KD#
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tucker! Sanguinetti lets Tucker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti moves forwards but Tucker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanguinetti cracks Tucker with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tucker tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sanguinetti pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tucker is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti retains his light heavyweight title!
Orlando Sanguinetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Sanguinetti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lõhmus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased. #T1#
Sanguinetti scores with a nice right hand.
Sanguinetti cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Lõhmus punishes Sanguinetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanguinetti is looking to clinch.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti lands the left hand.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
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!
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the head.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Sanguinetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus tests Sanguinetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Sanguinetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.#T3#
Sanguinetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lõhmus misses with a body punch
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a jab to the nose.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus jabs at Sanguinetti's body.
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguinetti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
Sanguinetti lands with a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lõhmus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lõhmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanguinetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that Lõhmus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lõhmus also avoids with ease.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanguinetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Sanguinetti catches Lõhmus right on the button with a cross.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Sanguinetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti cracks Lõhmus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Sanguinetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Sanguinetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Sanguinetti blocks the low kick.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook to the body. Lõhmus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanguinetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
Sanguinetti throws a right and a left that Lõhmus avoids nicely. #T2#
Lõhmus swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanguinetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Sanguinetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Sanguinetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanguinetti down.
Nice jab there from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanguinetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanguinetti just manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti throws a good cross that connects.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanguinetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Sanguinetti moves his leg out of the way.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanguinetti takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.#T4#
Lõhmus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into Lõhmus's body.
Sanguinetti scores with a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus slips a jab and a cross from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a jab to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus tries to work over Sanguinetti's front leg with a kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Sanguinetti avoids it.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lõhmus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks Sanguinetti with an uppercut!
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguinetti.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
An inside leg kick from Lõhmus misses.
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lõhmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus lands with a cross.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a right and a left that Lõhmus avoids nicely.
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanguinetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Sanguinetti lands with a hook. Lõhmus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Lõhmus misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguinetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.#T2#
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Sanguinetti slaps the foot to one side.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus cracks Sanguinetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Sanguinetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Sanguinetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into Lõhmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanguinetti. That did some damage!#CL2#
Sanguinetti pushes Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguinetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus prevents a body shot from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
A nice left hand lands by Sanguinetti.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti keeps control of Lõhmus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanguinetti prevents a body shot from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti lands with a left to the head.
Lõhmus tries to work over Sanguinetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanguinetti misses with the head strike. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch. #T4#
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Sanguinetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but Sanguinetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
A low kick lands for Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Orlando Sanguinetti just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanguinetti, as that shot connected.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Sanguinetti tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away. #CL2#
Sanguinetti clinches.
Sanguinetti lands a shoulder strike.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanguinetti tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing Sanguinetti back against the cage.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanguinetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Sanguinetti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Lõhmus does no damage.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanguinetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanguinetti checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus tries to move into range but Sanguinetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but Sanguinetti seems unphased.
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti swinging wildly here.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanguinetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanguinetti.
Jab by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanguinetti throws a nice looking combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanguinetti checks it well.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised Sanguinetti's leg. Sanguinetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sanguinetti finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti dips to his left and cracks Lõhmus with an uppercut!
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanguinetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Lõhmus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sanguinetti connects with a looping right hand.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus moves away and avoids it.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanguinetti avoided it.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Sanguinetti there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Sanguinetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lõhmus is looking to counter punch.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Sanguinetti lands with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanguinetti's head backwards.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanguinetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanguinetti checks it well.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti moves in looking to clinch but Lõhmus pushes him off.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
It looked like Lõhmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Sanguinetti finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Sanguinetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Sanguinetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lõhmus doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lõhmus delivers a nice body kick.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
As Lõhmus backs off Sanguinetti throws a huge counter combo but Lõhmus manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Sanguinetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus moves forwards but Sanguinetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguinetti blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguinetti. That snapped Lõhmus's head back.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanguinetti with a nice cross.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Sanguinetti 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Orlando Sanguinetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Augustus takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Augustus 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.
Augustus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Augustus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus lands a jab.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Augustus.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Sanguinetti 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.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti 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.
Decent striking displayed by Sanguinetti there.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Augustus with a hook.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Sanguinetti misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Augustus defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
Sanguinetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Augustus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanguinetti.
Augustus swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Sanguinetti. #T3#
Augustus throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Augustus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to Augustus's body.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Augustus.
Sanguinetti tests Augustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus jabs Sanguinetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Sanguinetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Sanguinetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
It looked like Augustus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanguinetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Sanguinetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augustus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Augustus throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Sanguinetti - just one landing.
Augustus throws a jab when Sanguinetti was well out of range.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Augustus. Beautiful body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti cracks Augustus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Sanguinetti 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#
Sanguinetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Good work by Sanguinetti as he checks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Augustus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the head.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus connects with a right hand. Sanguinetti shakes it off.
Sanguinetti throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Orlando Sanguinetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanguinetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
A cross from Augustus lands.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanguinetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
Sanguinetti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Augustus catches Sanguinetti right on the button with a cross.
Augustus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanguinetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Augustus lands a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sanguinetti.#T2#
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus cracks Sanguinetti with an open hand slap.
Augustus jabs Sanguinetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti blocks the body kick.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Augustus 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.
Sanguinetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Augustus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus wants to land a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Sanguinetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Augustus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Sanguinetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanguinetti tries to avoid it.
Sanguinetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Augustus's head.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
A clash of legs there as Sanguinetti blocks the low kick.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Augustus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanguinetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augustus wants to slow Sanguinetti down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanguinetti scores with a shot to the body.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus clobbers Sanguinetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus lands a jab to Sanguinetti's midsection.
Sanguinetti blocks a leg kick.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguinetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Augustus misses the target.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sanguinetti blocks the low kick.
Augustus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanguinetti's head backwards.
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanguinetti's head backwards.
Augustus scores with a nice strike.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanguinetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Augustus scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Sanguinetti 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.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanguinetti ducks right into an uppercut from Augustus.
Augustus defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a jab to the body.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanguinetti, as that shot connected.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Sanguinetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanguinetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanguinetti in his tracks. #T2#
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Augustus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanguinetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Augustus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Augustus.
Come on Augustus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Augustus lands with a right to the head.
Sanguinetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augustus prevents Sanguinetti from breaking the clinch.
Augustus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Augustus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanguinetti misses with the head strike. #T3#
Augustus trying to stall but Sanguinetti improves his position.
Augustus working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sanguinetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus dips to his left and cracks Sanguinetti with an uppercut!
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Sanguinetti had a free shot at his head there.
Sanguinetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Augustus scores with a shot to the body.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Augustus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Sanguinetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.#T4#
Sanguinetti avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus tests Sanguinetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanguinetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti scores with a shot to the body.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguinetti. That snapped Augustus's head back.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Augustus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Sanguinetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti looks to throw the jab but Augustus is out of range.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Sanguinetti stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Sanguinetti lands a slapping body shot.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti lands a body shot.
Augustus thuds his right hand into Sanguinetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Augustus wants to land a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Sanguinetti connects with a right hand. Augustus shakes it off.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanguinetti scores with a nice strike.
Augustus connects with a body shot that sends Sanguinetti's belly button to the back.
Sanguinetti cracks Augustus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanguinetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti lands with a good body shot.
Sanguinetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Sanguinetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Nice shot lands for Augustus.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus misses with a low kick. #CL#
Augustus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus tries to stall but Sanguinetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanguinetti tries to break free but Augustus pushes him back against the cage.
Augustus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Sanguinetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Augustus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanguinetti works on Augustus's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sanguinetti scores with a hook to the body.
Augustus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Augustus tries to throw a body punch but Sanguinetti avoids it by throwing Augustus back against the cage.
Augustus trying to control the position but instead, Sanguinetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Augustus into the cage.
Sanguinetti scores with a shot to the side of Augustus's head.
Sanguinetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanguinetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanguinetti wants to break free but Augustus has control.
Augustus wants to stall.
Augustus tries to stall but Sanguinetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Augustus leaning against his opponent.
Sanguinetti tries to circle away but Augustus has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Augustus on the inside.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to the head.
Augustus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanguinetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Augustus.
Sanguinetti jabs at Augustus's body.
Augustus is looking to slow Sanguinetti down with leg kicks.
Augustus throws out a leg kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range and Augustus only half commits.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to Augustus's midsection.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus lands a jab to Sanguinetti's midsection.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus scores with a decent looking hook.
Augustus takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanguinetti swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Sanguinetti. Those never looked like landing.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguinetti under the eye.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augustus on the side of the head.
Sanguinetti lands an overhand right.#T1#
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Augustus drives through and clinches with Sanguinetti against the cage.
Sanguinetti being controlled against the cage.
Augustus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augustus controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanguinetti tries to break the clinch but Augustus is controlling the position.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanguinetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Augustus motions for Sanguinetti to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Sanguinetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanguinetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Augustus.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augustus scores with a shot to the body.
Augustus misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Augustus misses with an uppercut.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augustus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanguinetti just manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.#T4#
Augustus throws a low kick, looking for Sanguinetti's leg but Sanguinetti calmly moves out of range.
Augustus thumps Sanguinetti with a low kick.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Augustus.
Augustus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augustus walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Augustus. Beautiful body shot.
Augustus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti avoids a kick to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Augustus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Aurelius Augustus 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: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Augustus motions for Sanguinetti to come forward. Augustus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Sanguinetti as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Augustus scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanguinetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into Augustus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Sanguinetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus misses with a left hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti lands with a nice combination. Augustus backs away looking to recover.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Augustus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguinetti! But no joy.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
And Augustus counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanguinetti blocks it.#T2#
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Sanguinetti connects with the punch.
Sanguinetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguinetti. That snapped Augustus's head back.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Augustus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti drops his hands momentarily and Augustus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Sanguinetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanguinetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus throws a low kick but Sanguinetti avoids it.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus lands a body shot.
Sanguinetti takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus delivers a nice body kick.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Augustus throws a chopping leg kick but Sanguinetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanguinetti takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanguinetti lands with a good body shot.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Sanguinetti blocks a leg kick.
Augustus swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanguinetti's hands.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguinetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Sanguinetti 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#
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguinetti under the eye.
Augustus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Nice shot by Augustus.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti with a hook.#T1#
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Sanguinetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguinetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Sanguinetti.
Augustus takes one to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Nice cross by Sanguinetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanguinetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
Augustus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanguinetti sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Augustus scores with a shot to the body.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Sanguinetti works the jab nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Sanguinetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Sanguinetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Augustus throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanguinetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti cracks Augustus with an open hand slap.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanguinetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augustus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Sanguinetti had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
That kick from Augustus tenderised Sanguinetti's leg. Sanguinetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanguinetti lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanguinetti feints a jab promting Augustus to slip. Sanguinetti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Augustus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sanguinetti moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanguinetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Augustus lunges at Sanguinetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanguinetti's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanguinetti misses with a few strikes there.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot that snaps Augustus's head back.
A swing and a miss from Sanguinetti.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Sanguinetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Augustus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanguinetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanguinetti under the eye.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Augustus misses.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
A big left from Augustus misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Augustus with a nice cross.
Sanguinetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Augustus doesn't seem bothered though.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanguinetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanguinetti momentarily.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Augustus strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus scores with a nice strike.
Sanguinetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Augustus misses.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanguinetti has time to react.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Augustus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Augustus with a hook.
Augustus jabs Sanguinetti right on the nose. Sanguinetti blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Augustus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Augustus scores with a body shot.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti connects with the punch.#T4#
Sanguinetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguinetti! But no joy.
Sanguinetti looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Sanguinetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanguinetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Augustus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanguinetti lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Augustus 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.
Sanguinetti jabs Augustus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Sanguinetti finds it's target.
Augustus jabs Sanguinetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Orlando Sanguinetti just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Augustus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augustus.
Sanguinetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Augustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Augustus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Augustus.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augustus on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus connects with a body shot that sends Sanguinetti's belly button to the back.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
Augustus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Sanguinetti checks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Sanguinetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanguinetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Sanguinetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Augustus misses with a hook
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Sanguinetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augustus moves out of range as Sanguinetti strikes.
Sanguinetti moves forwards but Augustus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Sanguinetti.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sanguinetti throws a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throws a hook but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanguinetti defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Augustus defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Sanguinetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanguinetti checks it well.
A left and a right from Sanguinetti both land. Nice combination.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti drops his hands momentarily and Augustus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguinetti moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Sanguinetti digs a good body shot into Augustus's ribs.
Sanguinetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Sanguinetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanguinetti tries to avoid it.
A jab from Augustus misses.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
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.#R5#
Sanguinetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Augustus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanguinetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that Augustus ducks under and follows up with a left that Augustus also avoids with ease.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
A little jabbing left from Sanguinetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
As Sanguinetti backs away, Augustus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Augustus slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross.
Augustus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Augustus tries to land a leg kick but Sanguinetti saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanguinetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Sanguinetti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanguinetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.#T2#
Sanguinetti lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Augustus.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Nice jab there from Augustus.
Augustus defending well as Sanguinetti loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Augustus thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Sanguinetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
It seemed like Sanguinetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanguinetti's hands.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelius Augustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into Augustus's body.
Augustus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Sanguinetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanguinetti in the body.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Sanguinetti lands a slapping body shot.
Augustus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti lands with a straight right. Augustus didn't see that one coming.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.#T4#
Augustus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Augustus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Augustus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanguinetti connects with a body shot.
Sanguinetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augustus momentarily.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
Sanguinetti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Augustus.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Augustus slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Sanguinetti 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 William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
Orlando Sanguinetti is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Orlando Sanguinetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Aurelius Augustus was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Sanguinetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanguinetti throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Spratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanguinetti steps away.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanguinetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti lands with an overhand left.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Spratt.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook
and Spratt counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A jab from Sanguinetti misses.
We've been informed that Spratt 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spratt!
Good leg kick by Spratt.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti dips to his left and cracks Spratt with an uppercut!
Sanguinetti thuds a left hand into Spratt's body.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that misses
and Spratt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt cracks Sanguinetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti lands a jab to Spratt's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Sanguinetti thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Sanguinetti. #T2#
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt throws a low kick but Sanguinetti avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguinetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spratt.
Sanguinetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Spratt swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti works the jab nicely.
Sanguinetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
Sanguinetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanguinetti.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
A big right from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spratt in his tracks. #T3#
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Spratt.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Spratt off the cage and back into range.
Sanguinetti sizes up Spratt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spratt.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Spratt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spratt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt slips under a jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping right.
Sanguinetti throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Sanguinetti connects with a body shot.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt throws a wild body kick that Sanguinetti sees coming a mile off.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt throws a low kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
Sanguinetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spratt. Spratt obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanguinetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Sanguinetti misses with a looping left.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanguinetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanguinetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that round.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spratt with a jab.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanguinetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Spratt off the cage and back into range.
Sanguinetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt connects with a single shot there.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Spratt avoids the punch easily.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanguinetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Spratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spratt is looking to score with low kicks.
Spratt slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
Spratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanguinetti steps away.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Spratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Sanguinetti ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Spratt slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Sanguinetti.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spratt 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.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanguinetti. That did some damage!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spratt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanguinetti has got the better of the exchanges.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti checks it.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spratt 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.
Orlando Sanguinetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Spratt walks into a straight right hand from Sanguinetti.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Sanguinetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Spratt lands a body shot.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguinetti lands a body shot.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.#T2#
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanguinetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spratt misses with a hook. Sanguinetti ducked under it nicely.
Spratt takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Spratt slips under a jab.
A big left from Sanguinetti misses.
Sanguinetti avoids a kick to the body.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Sanguinetti clobbers Spratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanguinetti blocks the body kick.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight left.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that misses
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spratt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt tries to land a leg kick but Sanguinetti saw it coming and moves away.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguinetti.
A head kick misses from Spratt.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanguinetti throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spratt lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanguinetti off the cage and back into range.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot.
Sanguinetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanguinetti misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt counters with a body kick.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt lands with an overhand left.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Sanguinetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spratt throws the kick towards the body but Sanguinetti avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Spratt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanguinetti avoids the head kick by Spratt.
Spratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanguinetti.
Spratt with the inside leg kick.
Spratt tries to score with a low kick but Sanguinetti moves his leg out of the way.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguinetti manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws the left hand but Sanguinetti avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Spratt throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Spratt avoids the punch easily.
Spratt walks into a straight right hand from Sanguinetti.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti digs a good body shot into Spratt's ribs.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
A jab from Sanguinetti does it's job there.
Sanguinetti lunges at Spratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spratt's hand.
Sanguinetti throws the left hand but Spratt avoids the punch easily.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut.
Spratt throws a body punch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanguinetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by Spratt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Spratt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanguinetti avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice head shot.
Sanguinetti digs a good hook to Spratt's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Spratt 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#
Spratt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanguinetti throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sanguinetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
That kick from Spratt tenderised Sanguinetti's leg. Sanguinetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguinetti misses with a straight right.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spratt.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Sanguinetti checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spratt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanguinetti. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanguinetti connects with a single shot there.
Spratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanguinetti checks it well.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt lands a jab to the nose.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Spratt finds it's target.
Spratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Spratt takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Spratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spratt has time to react.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
A jab from Spratt misses. #T2#
Sanguinetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti with a jab.
Sanguinetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spratt, as that shot connected.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguinetti.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Spratt throws a fast counter high kick but Sanguinetti manages to duck under it in time.
Sanguinetti misses with a left hand
and Spratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Sanguinetti throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanguinetti looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spratt.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Sanguinetti blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Sanguinetti misses its intended target.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Sanguinetti saw that one coming.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spratt throws a leg kick which misses Sanguinetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanguinetti tries to avoid it.
Sanguinetti misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Sanguinetti throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt misses with the combination.
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt slips under a jab.
Spratt with a nice calf kick.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Sanguinetti's shoulder, as Sanguinetti tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Sanguinetti throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanguinetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguinetti lands with a cross.
Spratt scores with a jab.
Sanguinetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spratt's head.
Sanguinetti misses with an uppercut. Spratt saw that one coming.
Sanguinetti moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Nice shot by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Sanguinetti misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Sanguinetti.
Spratt misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt slips a jab from Sanguinetti.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguinetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Sanguinetti.
Spratt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.

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 Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Sanguinetti 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Popkov tries to move into range but Sanguinetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that misses
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Popkov throws out a leg kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range and Popkov only half commits.
Sanguinetti misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Popkov with a jab.
Popkov misses with a hook to the body
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Popkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanguinetti is out of range and Popkov settles back down.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popkov misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popkov 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.#T2#
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Popkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Popkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguinetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Sanguinetti drops Popkov with a beautiful combination! Popkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanguinetti is looking for the KO!#ROC#Popkov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguinetti dodges the punch combination from Popkov.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanguinetti finish him?
Sanguinetti steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Popkov is out on his feet! Sanguinetti sets himself and nearly takes Popkov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orlando Sanguinetti!
An out of breath Orlando Sanguinetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Thermometer swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Augustus misses with a straight right.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thermometer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer lands with a right hand.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thermometer takes a step back to recover.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thermometer momentarily.
Augustus takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.#T1#
Augustus throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Augustus with a body shot.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer 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.
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thermometer's sensitive parts.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Thermometer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
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!
Thermometer lands a slapping body shot. #T2##CL2#
Thermometer rushes Augustus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Augustus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Augustus lands a nice looking body shot.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augustus lands with a nice body punch.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Augustus.
Augustus swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer lands a body shot. #T3#
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Augustus counters with a low kick, right behind Thermometer 's knee.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer tries to move into range but Augustus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augustus lunges at Thermometer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thermometer's hand.
Thermometer swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Thermometer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Thermometer lands with a cross.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Augustus misses.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Augustus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thermometer's sensitive parts.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Thermometer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Augustus blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to work over Augustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Thermometer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Augustus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augustus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Augustus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus 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#
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.#CL2#
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Augustus.
Thermometer prevents Augustus from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
A short right from Thermometer.
Augustus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Augustus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Augustus back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus is trying to push Thermometer away but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the side of Augustus's head.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Good body shot from Augustus.
Augustus lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus. #T1#
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Augustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus sets himself, and Thermometer steps forward looking for the clinch! Augustus avoids it this time.
Thermometer stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thermometer throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Thermometer had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Thermometer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Augustus clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus walks into a left hand.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Thermometer throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Thermometer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer scores with a jab.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Augustus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Augustus throws a hook but Thermometer blocks it.
Augustus sets himself, and Thermometer steps forward looking for the clinch! Augustus avoids it this time.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Augustus keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Augustus shakes him off and moves away.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer slips under a jab from Augustus.#T4#
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thermometer connects with the punch.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Thermometer's head.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Thermometer digs a good hook to Augustus's body.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Thermometer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Augustus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Augustus connects with a body shot.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Thermometer tests Augustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus. #T1#
Augustus slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Thermometer has managed to clinch.
Augustus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thermometer lands a body punch.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Augustus misses with some punches.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Augustus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Augustus slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Augustus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Augustus.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thermometer moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
A nice side step and Thermometer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Augustus misses.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Augustus circles away.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Thermometer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Thermometer lands a jab.
Augustus tries a low kick but Thermometer avoids it.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Thermometer catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Augustus defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augustus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus stuns Thermometer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Augustus throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Augustus.
Thermometer punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer stuns Augustus 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.

That was a close round but Aurelius Augustus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Thermometer slips a jab from Augustus.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thermometer checks it well.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with an open hand slap.
Augustus lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer slips a jab from Augustus.
Augustus lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Thermometer - just one landing. #T1#
Augustus scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermometer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thermometer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Augustus slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Augustus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Augustus throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Augustus's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Augustus 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.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Thermometer moved away.
Augustus lands with a right hand.
Augustus takes one on the button.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.
Augustus lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer jabs at Augustus's body.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
Thermometer lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer avoids the head kick by Augustus.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
Thermometer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Augustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Augustus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermometer moves out of range of the leg kick from Augustus.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augustus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus thows a leg kick but Thermometer checks it #CL2#
and Thermometer counters by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thermometer walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus. #T1#
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Augustus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Augustus lands a jab.
Augustus lunges at Thermometer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thermometer's hand.
Augustus misses the jab.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Thermometer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Augustus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Thermometer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus misses with a hook. Thermometer ducked under it nicely.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Augustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Augustus lands a jab to the head.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Jab from Augustus.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augustus.
Thermometer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Augustus shakes him off and moves away.
Augustus slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Augustus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus lands with an uppercut that bounces Thermometer off the cage and back into range.
Augustus catches Thermometer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thermometer throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Augustus throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Augustus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Augustus there.
Augustus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Augustus lands a head shot.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thermometer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Augustus counters with an inside leg kick.
Thermometer throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Thermometer has Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Augustus, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Aurelius Augustus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#982 Chamua v Benedetti
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson 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.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson slips a jab from Thermometer.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson slips a jab from Thermometer.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Thermometer misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermometer.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Thermometer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermometer on the side of the head.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Thermometer's head back.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Thermometer's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Thermometer cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Thermometer connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Johnson slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thermometer throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Thermometer. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thermometer checks a leg kick.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thermometer sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer looks to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Thermometer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
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 Rectal Thermometer 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#
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
A little feinted left hand from Thermometer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson 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.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thermometer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermometer's head backwards.
Thermometer lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.#T2#
Thermometer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Thermometer lands a head shot.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thermometer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a hook.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
No joy there for Thermometer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thermometer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thermometer is able to avoid easily.
Thermometer takes one on the button.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Thermometer cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thermometer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Thermometer misses.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Thermometer works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thermometers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Thermometer clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer scores with a jab.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Thermometer walks into a left hand.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Thermometer.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Thermometer.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson tries to work over Thermometer's front leg with a kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Thermometer has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thermometer prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thermometer 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer jabs Vernon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vernon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thermometer misses with the combination.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vernon.
Thermometer checks a low kick from Vernon.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Thermometer is quick to defend against it.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
Vernon shoots for a takedown but Thermometer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vernon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer stuns Vernon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Vernon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Thermometer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vernon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Vernon goes for a takedown attempt but Thermometer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vernon 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Vernon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vernon clinches.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon just leaning against Thermometer, taking a breather.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow. #T2#
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vernon breaks from the clinch.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thermometer jabs Vernon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer catches Vernon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer scores with a hook.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thermometer has knocked Vernon down with a huge combo! Thermometer steps away and waves a wobbly Vernon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Vernon is rocked!
Thermometer cracks Vernon with a left hook right on the temple and Vernon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thermometer lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vernon is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#974 Rectal v Aurelius
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Thermometer moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Augustus misses the target.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Augustus throws a nice head kick!
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus lands a front kick.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Augustus with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thermometer 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.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
A solid body kick from Augustus.
Augustus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thermometer walks into a jab.
Augustus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thermometer moves forwards but Augustus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Nice cross by Augustus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thermometer cracks Augustus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer moves forwards but Augustus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Augustus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thermometer's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Thermometer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thermometer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Augustus scrambles back to his feet.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Good exchange - Thermometer coming out on top.
Augustus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thermometer checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Augustus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Augustus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Thermometer 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.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Augustus.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Augustus with a jab.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
A left lands for Augustus.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus throws out a powerful jab.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Augustus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Augustus rushes Thermometer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thermometer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.#T4#
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Augustus.
Thermometer avoiding damage as Augustus throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Augustus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
Augustus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
Thermometer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augustus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Augustus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Augustus on the inside.
Augustus lands a left hand.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Augustus takes a shot to the head.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Augustus tries to land knees in the clinch but Thermometer avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thermometer can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Thermometer misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer needs to keep his hands up - Augustus had a free shot at his head there.
Augustus connects with a crisp jab.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Augustus swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Thermometer's head.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Thermometer counters by clinching up.
Augustus missing with knees to the body.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Augustus.
Augustus prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
A short uppercut from Augustus.
Thermometer managing to block the knees to the body from Augustus.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body.
Augustus tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Augustus back against the cage.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Augustus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thermometer avoids it.
Augustus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thermometer.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Augustus misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Augustus.
Augustus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer managing to block the knees to the body from Augustus.
Thermometer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Augustus prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Augustus misses with the head strike.
Augustus digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
Augustus lands with a light punch inside.
Augustus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Augustus.
Augustus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelius Augustus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Augustus lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a left to the head.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus.
Thermometer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Augustus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a nice body shot.
Augustus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Augustus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Augustus jumps guard but Thermometer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thermometer gets underhooks to prevent Augustus's takedown attempt.
Thermometer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thermometer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Augustus.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
Augustus crunches a lovely knee into Thermometer's ribcage.
Augustus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
Augustus lands an elbow just above Thermometer 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Thermometer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Augustus working aggressively here.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A short left from Thermometer.
Augustus blocking some punches.
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 Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rectal Thermometer's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Augustus cracks Thermometer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
Augustus scores with a jab. Thermometer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Thermometer has Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Augustus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Augustus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Thermometer.
Augustus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Augustus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Augustus.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Thermometer scores with a nice short 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!
Thermometer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Augustus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thermometer avoids it.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Augustus controls the action.
Augustus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Augustus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Augustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Augustus.
Augustus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a left to the head.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Thermometer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Augustus takes a shot to the head.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Augustus tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thermometer managing to block the knees to the body from Augustus.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Thermometer pushes Augustus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thermometer lands a nice uppercut.
Augustus prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus's elbow.
Augustus working aggressively here.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Augustus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer cracks Augustus with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thermometer - that landed with a thud.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Thermometer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermometer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustus.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Augustus misses with the head strike.
Augustus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Thermometer is leaning against Augustus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Augustus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thermometer avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Augustus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thermometer is defending well for now.
Augustus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Augustus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thermometer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Augustus 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov I I 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov I I thumps Thermometer with a low kick.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer throws a hook but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Kersikov I I throws a head kick that misses.
Thermometer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I slips a jab from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thermometer with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Kersikov I I moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov I I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermometer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer presses Kersikov I I against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch but Thermometer improves position.
Kersikov I I working aggressively here.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Kersikov I I misses with a knee to the head.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov I I.
The referee calls for Kersikov I I to work.
Thermometer pushes Kersikov I I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands with a right to the head.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it. #T3#
Kersikov I I effectively controlling the action here.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov I I misses with a body punch.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches. #T4#
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Kersikov I I into the cage.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Vitali Kersikov I I 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#
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kersikov I I has managed to clinch.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov I I misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov I I pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kersikov I I stalling against the cage.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vitali Kersikov I I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I avoiding damage.
A short right from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov I I slows down the pace here.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land. #T2#
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Thermometer letting Kersikov I I take a breather here.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer pushes Kersikov I I back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer lands a body punch.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thermometer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikov I Is head.
Thermometer gets through Kersikov I I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer works on Kersikov I I's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov I I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
A short right from Thermometer on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thermometer is keeping busy.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards. #T4#
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer is working Kersikov I I over against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kersikov I I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Kersikov I I and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov I I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer misses with a body punch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov I I looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Thermometer misses the body punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Kersikov I I clinches.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
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!
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Kersikov I I into the cage.#T1#
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thermometer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer. #T2#
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov I I stalls.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermometer or not.
Kersikov I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I tries a knee to the head but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Kersikov I I tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thermometer is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Thermometer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Outback throws a low kick, looking for Thermometer's leg but Thermometer calmly moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Outback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Thermometer clobbers Outback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Outback rather than just go for the knockout.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Thermometer.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Outback lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Outback does no damage.
Thermometer moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Thermometer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Outback swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Thermometer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Outback doesn't seem phased though.
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermometer. That did some damage!
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Thermometer avoided it.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a shot to the body.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback with a hook.#T2#
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Outback finds it's way round the side to connect with Thermometer's head.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback lands a front kick.
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.#CL2#
Thermometer forces Outback back against the cage and clinches.
Outback blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Outback is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Outback wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Outback pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Outback cracks Thermometer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Outback thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Thermometer closes the distance and clinches.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Outback tries to break free but Thermometer pushes him back against the cage.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Outback blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Thermometer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Outback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thermometer can turn it around.#BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Thermometer moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermometer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body. Outback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Thermometer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Outback circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Outback is looking to counter with head kicks.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Outback motions for Thermometer to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thermometer lands a jab to Outback's midsection.#CL2#
Thermometer moves into range and clinches up with Outback.
Outback pushes Thermometer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Outback half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Outback throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback blocks a jab.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Thermometer takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer misses with a body punch. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback needs to keep his hands up - Thermometer had a free shot at his head there.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOutback.
Thermometer lands the left hand.
Outback throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Outback!
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermometer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback lands with a right hand.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Outback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback slips under a jab.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Thermometer clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Outback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land. #T4#
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Outback. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Outback shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Outback lands with a right hand.
Thermometer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Thermometer lands with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Outback scores with a hook.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Thermometer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Outback feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback motions for Thermometer to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Thermometer slips the punch.
Thermometer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thermometer. Thermometer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Outback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Outback is avoiding it.
Outback looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback cracks Thermometer with an open hand slap.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Outback lands but Thermometer takes it in his stride.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermometer's head backwards.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback throws a sloppy head kick and Thermometer moves out of range easily.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback throws a hook but Thermometer blocks it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thermometer's knee momentarily.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Outback tries to work over Thermometer's front leg with a kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback with a jab.
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Outback defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Outback takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thermometer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Outback misses.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer throws out a powerful jab.
Thermometer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Macca Outback did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Thermometer clinches up against the cage.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a thumping low kick.
Outback lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Thermometer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. #T1#
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Thermometer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thermometer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Outback gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Outback can't break the clinch.
Thermometer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Thermometer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thermometer gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outback gets underhooks to prevent Thermometer's takedown attempt. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer scores with a body shot.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Outback blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Thermometer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Thermometer scores with a jab. Outback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer with a nice cross.#CL2#
Thermometer closes the distance and pushes Outback back into the cage.
Outback looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Outback. #BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Outback slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Outback shakes him off and moves away.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Thermometer checks the leg kick.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback lands a glancing blow to the side of Thermometer's head.
A leg kick checked by Thermometer.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thermometer is able to avoid easily.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer slips a jab from Outback.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Outback slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thermometer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Outback stuns Thermometer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback throws a hook but Thermometer blocks it.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Some bone on bone action there as Thermometer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Outback tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it. #T1#
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Outback wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thermometer.
Thermometer wants to take the fight to the mat but Outback manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Thermometer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Thermometer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thermometer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Thermometer slips the punch.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer slips under a jab from Outback.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thermometer jabs at Outback's body.
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thermometer is out of range and Outback settles back down. #T3#
Thermometer cracks Outback with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Outback throws a leg kick but Thermometer checks it.
Outback takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Outback misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Outback defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Thermometer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer looks to clinch
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thermometer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rectal Thermometer! Rectal Thermometer retains his middleweight title!
Rectal Thermometer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 123 Hightower vs Kalske
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Johnson takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Thermometer is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer checks a leg kick.
Thermometer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Thermometer shakes it off.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Thermometer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson. #T2#
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson 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.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Thermometer with an uppercut!#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thermometer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson cracks Thermometer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thermometer is looking to clinch.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thermometer works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Thermometer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a hook from 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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Thermometer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Thermometer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thermometer looks to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Johnson cracks Thermometer with an open hand slap.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
Thermometer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Thermometer.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a body kick. #T2#
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Thermometer down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson 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.#CL#
Thermometer darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.#CL#
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Thermometer working aggressively here. #T3#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Thermometer moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Thermometer throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Thermometer moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Thermometer has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thermometer has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Thermometer is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to break free but Thermometer has control.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Thermometer keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thermometer momentarily.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermometer. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer jabs at Johnson's body.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Thermometer closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rectal Thermometer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thermometer. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Johnson catches Thermometer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thermometer drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Thermometer tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a push kick but Thermometer slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kareem Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson cracks Thermometer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thermometer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Thermometer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Thermometer. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Thermometer darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson 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!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thermometer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Thermometer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Thermometer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Thermometer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Johnson misses with a body shot #CL#
and Thermometer counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Thermometer's head.
Nice shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Thermometer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer works the jab nicely.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson stuns Thermometer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer misses with a straight left. #T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Thermometer steps away.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer jabs at Johnson's body.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Thermometer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thermometer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Thermometer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Donk. Johnson catches Thermometer right on the button with a cross.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
Thermometer lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Thermometer tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Thermometer slips the punch.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Thermometer lands.

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 Rectal Thermometer.
I think Thermometer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Rectal Thermometer!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Rectal Thermometer!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Kareem Johnson!

Rectal Thermometer wins by split decision!
Rectal Thermometer retains his middleweight title!
Rectal Thermometer made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaupens momentarily.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Kaupens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaupens throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Kaupens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Kaupens slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Kaupens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
Thermometer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaupens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaupens's head.
Thermometer walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaupens. That snapped Thermometer's head back.
Kaupens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thermometer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaupens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thermometer eats them both and turns towards Kaupens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kaupens connects with the punch.
Thermometer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer misses with a body shot
and Kaupens counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer lands a jab to the head.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
As Thermometer backs off Kaupens throws a huge counter combo but Thermometer manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens with a jab.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Thermometer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaupens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thermometer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thermometer swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Kaupens cracks Thermometer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaupens! But no joy.
Kaupens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Thermometer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaupens! But no joy.#CL#
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Kaupens.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage.
Kaupens goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens throws a right hand that Thermometer ducks under and follows up with a left that Thermometer also avoids with ease.#CL#
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaupens is working Thermometer over against the cage.
Thermometer digs a right hand underneath Kaupens's ribcage. Kaupens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaupens tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaupens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaupens struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer digs a right hand into Kaupens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaupens's gas tank.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Kaupens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Thermometer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaupens's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaupens throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage.
Kaupens tries to break the clinch but Thermometer is controlling the position.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kaupens avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Kaupens tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Kaupens wants to get back to striking at distance but Thermometer won't allow it.
Thermometer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaupens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch but Thermometer keeps him there for the moment.
Thermometer prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the side of Kaupens's head.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rectal Thermometer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kaupens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaupens blocks a jab.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens scores with a body shot.
Thermometer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Thermometer. Beautiful body shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Thermometer misses with a body shot
and Kaupens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thermometer connects with a single shot there.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kaupens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaupens! But no joy.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens throws out a powerful jab.
Kaupens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Kaupens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thermometer circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thermometer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thermometer counters with a left to the body.
Kaupens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Kaupens tries to get set, Thermometer tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaupens manages to avoid the attempt.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Kaupens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaupens.
Thermometer connects with a nice looking jab.
Thermometer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens lands a glancing blow to the side of Thermometer's head.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Kaupens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thermometer moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
Thermometer swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Thermometer slips under a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Kaupens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kaupens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thermometer under the eye.
Thermometer swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaupens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens connects with a nice looking jab.
Thermometer scores with a jab. Kaupens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kaupens 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.
Thermometer punishes Kaupens's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Thermometer is out of range.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Kaupens's body.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaupens punishes Thermometer's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Kaupens.
Kaupens is breathing heavily.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.#T4#
Thermometer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaupens doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaupens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaupens lands a body shot.
Thermometer lands a jab to Kaupens's midsection.
Thermometer walks into a stiff left hand from Kaupens.
Thermometer 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.
Kaupens throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Thermometer counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaupens tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kaupens controls the action.
Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thermometer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Kaupens manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Thermometer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rectal Thermometer's cut.
That's time! Thermometer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Thermometer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaupens on the side of the head.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer throws a jab when Kaupens was well out of range.
Thermometer takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Kaupens is avoiding it.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.#CL#
Thermometer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaupens is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Kaupens digs a right hand underneath Thermometer's ribcage. Thermometer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Kaupens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaupens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaupens tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Kaupens tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Kaupens back against the cage. #BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Kaupens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaupens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaupens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Nice defenses there by Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Thermometer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Kaupens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaupens on the side of the head.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Thermometer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kaupens swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer lands a right hook to the body.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Kaupens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Thermometer pushes Kaupens up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaupens blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Thermometer misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Kaupens misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Thermometer avoids them all with ease.
Kaupens with a jab.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Kaupens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermometer's head backwards.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaupens scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer tests Kaupens's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Kaupens struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kaupens avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaupens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaupens tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaupens blocking some punches.
Thermometer 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.

Rectal Thermometer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rectal Thermometer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kaupens scores with a jab. Thermometer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaupens swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaupens's head.
Thermometer cracks Kaupens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it. #CL#
Thermometer instigates a clinch.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Kaupens.
Rectal Thermometer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer is working Kaupens over against the cage.#BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaupens in his tracks.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaupens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Thermometer is looking to clinch.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
Thermometer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Kaupens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thermometer finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaupens's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermometer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Kaupens is looking for the big counter here.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaupens needs to keep his hands up - Thermometer had a free shot at his head there.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens blocks a jab.
Thermometer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2##CL#
Thermometer rushes Kaupens and presses him up against the cage.
Kaupens can't break the clinch.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch but Thermometer keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaupens jabs at Thermometer's body.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thermometer in his tracks.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaupens takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thermometer scores with a jab.
Kaupens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Thermometer.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Kaupens throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer digs a good hook to Kaupens's body.
Thermometer walks into a straight right hand from Kaupens.#T4#
Kaupens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Thermometer moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Kaupens.
Thermometer with a nice cross.
Kaupens misses with the combination.
Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Kaupens counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rectal Thermometer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kaupens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaupens as he connects with a hook.
Kaupens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer walks into a left hand.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Kaupens is avoiding it.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaupens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thermometers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaupens.
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!
Kaupens cracks Thermometer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Thermometer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thermometer works Kaupens's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Kaupens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thermometer's hands.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Kaupens misses with a double jab. #CL#
Thermometer moves into range and clinches up with Kaupens.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Kaupens.
Kaupens struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Kaupens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer pushes Kaupens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens tries to circle away but Thermometer has him pinned against the cage.
Kaupens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaupens tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Kaupens prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.
Kaupens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaupens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens misses with the head strike. #T3#
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaupens pushes Thermometer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Thermometer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaupens's efforts to push away.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch but Thermometer keeps him there for the moment.
Kaupens digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Kaupens struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands. #BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Thermometer moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Thermometer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thermometer jabs Kaupens right on the nose. Kaupens blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Thermometer closes the distance and clinches.
Kaupens tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ansis Kaupens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thermometer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer is the new middleweight champion!
Rectal Thermometer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans 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.#CL#
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer lands a left hand.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans blocking some punches.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Evans.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Evans. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Evans.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Thermometer pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans lands with a short shot to 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!
Thermometer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Evans digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Thermometer 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.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Thermometer saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evans scores with a jab. Thermometer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans 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.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Thermometer was not able to check.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans thuds his right hand into Thermometer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evans throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.#T2#
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A jab from Evans misses.
Thermometer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer 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.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Thermometer swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans cracks Thermometer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Evans throws a fast counter high kick but Thermometer manages to duck under it in time.
Thermometer throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans 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.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thermometer swings for the body but Evans moves out of range. #CL#
Thermometer has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermometer or not.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a left to the head.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans working aggressively here.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Evans. #T1#
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Rectal Thermometer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer blocking some punches. #T3#
Evans tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Evans.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocking some punches. #T4#
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
After the big win, Rectal Thermometer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a right and a left that Distefano avoids nicely.
Thermometer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Distefano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Thermometer.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thermometer throws a nice looking combination but Distefano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Distefano throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Distefano misses.#T1#
Distefano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Distefano ducked under it nicely.
Distefano slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer throws a jab when Distefano was well out of range.
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Distefano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Distefano's head but Distefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thermometer backs off Distefano throws a huge counter combo but Thermometer manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer jabs at Distefano's body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distefano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Distefano's head backwards.#ROC#Distefano is rocked!
Distefano drops his hands momentarily. Thermometer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Distefano staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Distefano doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Outback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Outback 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a nice right hand.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Outback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback is looking to counter with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Outback.
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Outback has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Thermometer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Outback misses its target.#CL#
Outback moves into range and clinches up with Thermometer.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Thermometer pushes Outback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback lands a body shot.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.#BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer misses with the combination.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer 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.#T2#
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer swinging wildly here.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Thermometer slips a jab from Outback.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Outback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer throws a combination that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Outback coming out on top.
Outback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a nice leg kick.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback fakes the leg kick and cracks Thermometer in the body.
Outback thumps Thermometer with a low kick.#T4##CL#
Outback clinches.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Outback lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer scores with a nice strike.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Thermometer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer feints a jab promting Outback to slip. Thermometer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Outback slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Outback pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback scores with a jab to the head.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Thermometer 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.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.#CL#
Outback moves into the clinch.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Outback.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thermometer.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Outback has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thermometer finds it's way round the side to connect with Outback's head.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Outback.#CL#
Outback pushes Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Outback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback lands a body shot.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Outback presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback. #T3#
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Outback lands a shot to the body.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback blocking some punches.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macca Outback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Outback blocking some punches.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Outback lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Outback's head backwards.
Thermometer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Outback tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Outback tries to clinch up.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Outback blocks a jab.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thermometer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Outback. That one must have hurt.
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
Outback misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Outback misses.
Thermometer wants to counter with a clinch but Outback pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Outback is looking to clinch but Thermometer is avoiding it.
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Thermometer swinging wildly here.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback lands a slapping body shot.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback lands with an overhand left.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
Thermometer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thermometer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer swats away the attempt to clinch by Outback.#T1#
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback lands a nice hook to Thermometer's body. Thermometer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Outback.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Thermometer avoided it.
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Outback with a hook.
Thermometer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
As Thermometer backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws a right and a left that Thermometer avoids nicely.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Thermometer jabs Outback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback with a hook.
Outback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thermometer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Outback lands with a nice combination. Thermometer backs away looking to recover.
Outback tests Thermometer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Outback lands with an uppercut that bounces Thermometer off the cage and back into range.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOutback.
Outback punishes Thermometer's body with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback throws a body kick that misses
letting Thermometer counter with a right hand.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Thermometer avoids the head kick by Outback.
Outback fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback connects with the punch.
Thermometer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outback.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a decent looking hook.
Thermometer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outback 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
Macca Outback 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: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Luciano slips a jab from Thermometer.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Thermometer stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Luciano misses.
A right-left combo lands from Thermometer.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thermometer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano 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.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thermometer throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermometer. That did some damage!
Thermometer 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer jabs at Luciano's body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luciano rather than just go for the knockout.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Thermometer.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Thermometer.
Thermometer cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano slips a jab from Thermometer.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Thermometer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thermometer thinking.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Thermometer off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermometer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Thermometer moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Thermometer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thermometer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Thermometer moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Thermometer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Luciano tries to bum rush Thermometer with a series of wild strikes but Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thermometer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thermometer jabs at Luciano's body.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Thermometer's leg. Thermometer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Thermometer.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Thermometer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Thermometer. Those never looked like landing.
And Luciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Thermometer blocks it.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thermometer lands a right hook 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!
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Thermometer lands with an overhand left.
Luciano tries to move into range but Thermometer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Luciano misses. #T1#
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thermometer.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands with a nice body punch.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thermometer cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Thermometer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Thermometer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Thermometer was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Thermometer.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Luciano throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.#T2#
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thermometer in his tracks.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Thermometer is looking for the big counter here.
Thermometer lands with a shot to the body.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Thermometer checks it. #T3#
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Thermometer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Thermometer throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thermometer just manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Thermometer's defenses.
Thermometer defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano with a hook.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thermometer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thermometer scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thermometer slips a jab from Luciano.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano works over Thermometer's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.#T1#
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thermometer jabs at Luciano's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Thermometer ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thermometer lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thermometer checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Thermometer there.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thermometer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Ray Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thermometer lands a jab.#T3#
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer connects with the punch.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thermometer counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer connects with the punch.
Thermometer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Thermometer is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Thermometer finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Luciano throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Mukunzi circles away.
Thermometer lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer with a jab.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.#CL#
Thermometer rushes Mukunzi and presses him up against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Mukunzi lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Thermometer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot that snaps Thermometer's head back.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Thermometer misses with a straight right. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thermometer with a body shot.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer lands with a right hand.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thermometer connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Thermometer cracks Mukunzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Thermometer instigates a clinch.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mukunzi gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Thermometer working aggressively here. #T4#
Mukunzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mukunzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi cracks Thermometer with a nice body shot.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Mukunzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Mukunzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Thermometer takes one on the button.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi thuds a left hand into Thermometer's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi 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#
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a three punch combo that has Thermometer backing up. Thermometer nods at Mukunzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer throws a hook but Mukunzi blocks it.
A nice side step and Mukunzi 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.
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thermometer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
A lazy left from Mukunzi finds it's target.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Mukunzi lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thermometer lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thermometer throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mukunzi 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.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mukunzi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thermometer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Mukunzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mukunzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Mukunzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Thermometer throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Mukunzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thermometer with a body shot.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi 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#
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Thermometer defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mukunzi digs a good body shot into Thermometer's ribs.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thermometer misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Mukunzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi with a nice cross.
Mukunzi moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Mukunzi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks a jab.#T2#
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Thermometer defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Mukunzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thermometer at a distance.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi jabs Thermometer right on the nose. Thermometer blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
Thermometer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Thermometer. #T4#
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Mukunzi jabs Thermometer right on the nose. Thermometer blinks but takes it well.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Mukunzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thermometer backs up against the cage.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mukunzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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: DMMA 60: Thermometer vs Amida
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Amida misses with a body kick.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amida thuds his shin into the meat of Thermometer's side.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida staying out of range there.
Amida walks into a stiff left hand from Thermometer.#CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer drops his hands momentarily and Amida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Amida ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Amida shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
Thermometer slips a jab from Amida.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Amida.
Amida throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Amida's head back.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the head.
Amida looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amida blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Amida throws a fast counter high kick but Thermometer manages to duck under it in time.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer tries to bum rush Amida with a series of wild strikes but Amida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida misses with a few strikes there.
Amida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Amida lands a front kick.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Amida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Thermometer scores with the left hand. Amida knows he should have avoided that one.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amida. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Amida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Amida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Amida slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Amida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Amida throws a head kick but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Amida counters with a nice leg kick.
Thermometer lands a lovely overhand right.
Amida throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Amida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer cracks Amida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amida lands a nice looking body shot.
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Amida throws a head kick but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer moves forwards but Amida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Amida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
A jab from Amida misses. #T4#
Amida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amida tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thermometer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Amida lands with a slapping head kick.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Amida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Amida counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thermometer. Those never looked like landing.
Amida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
letting Amida counter with a right hand.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Amida throws a head kick that Thermometer semi-blocks.
Amida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermometer.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Amida.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's time! Thermometer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer jabs Amida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer misses with a few strikes there.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thermometer to score with a decent uppercut.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Amida.
Amida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Thermometer misses its target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thermometer has got the better of the exchanges.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amida staying out of range there.#T1#
Amida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermometer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Amida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida scores with a spinning back kick!
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Amida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Amida.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Amida slips a jab from Thermometer.
Amida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida blocks a jab.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amida drops his hands momentarily and Thermometer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amida lands a nice looking body kick.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Amida. That's going to slow Thermometer down.
Amida lands a right hook to the body.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Thermometer cracks Amida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer moves out of range as Amida throws a body kick.
Amida scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amida throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Amida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thermometer catches Amida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Amida throws a push kick but Thermometer slaps the foot to one side.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Amida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermometer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Thermometer sizes up Amida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amida avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Amida looks for the body kick but Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Amida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thermometer works the jab nicely.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amida looks to throw the jab but Thermometer is out of range.
Thermometer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amida missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thermometer works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Amida.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amida blocks a jab.
A solid body kick from Amida.
Amida misses with a body kick.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thermometer blocks a low kick nicely.
Amida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
Amida 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.
Thermometer throws a series of punches but Amida moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thermometer misses the jab.
Amida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Amida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Amida.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Amida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Amida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.
Amida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Amida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Thermometer.
Amida feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
A big left from Amida misses. #T1#
Amida throws a body kick that misses.
Thermometer takes a swing at Amida's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Nice shot lands for Thermometer.
Thermometer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amida defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Amida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Amida feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Amida scores with a leg kick.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amida.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thermometer cracks Amida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Amida swinging wildly here.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Amida's shoulder, as Amida tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Amida ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Amida's ribs.
Amida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thermometer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amida throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Amida looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Amida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amida tries a low kick but Thermometer avoids it.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amida.
Amida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thermometer moves out of range as Amida strikes.
Thermometer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thermometer swings for the body but Amida moves out of range.
Thermometer with a nice cross.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Amida avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Thermometer moves out of range easily.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
Amida thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Amida misses.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Amida's body.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Amida thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Thermometer throws a nice looking combination but Amida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Thermometer moves out of range easily.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thermometer.
Amida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amida looks for the body kick but Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer is looking to counter punch.
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Amida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thermometer finds it's way round the side to connect with Amida's head.
Thermometer scores with a hook.
Amida is looking to land body kicks.
Thermometer drops his hands momentarily and Amida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amida misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thermometer 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
After the big win, Rectal Thermometer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 51: Magrath vs Lehto
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##CL#
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
Rocksaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rocksaw blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Rocksaw lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thermometer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Rocksaw is avoiding it.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Rocksaw avoids the punch easily.
Rocksaw misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocksaw in his tracks.
Rocksaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Rocksaw is having none of it.
Thermometer swings for the body but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksaw throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw throws out a loose jab but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocksaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
Thermometer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thermometer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocksaw doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Rocksaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rocksaw - that will leave a mark!
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Rocksaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rocksaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer cracks a nice hook into Rocksaw's ribs.
Rocksaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Thermometer.
Rocksaw connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocksaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Rocksaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Thermometer closes the distance and pushes Rocksaw back into the cage.
Rocksaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rocksaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thermometer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thermometer cracks Rocksaw with a good jab.
Rocksaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocksaw misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocksaw.
Thermometer is looking to clinch.
Rocksaw defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Rocksaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocksaw throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
Thermometer rushes Rocksaw and presses him up against the cage.
Rocksaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocksaw backwards.
Rocksaw misses with some punches.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
A shot in the inside from Rocksaw.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thermometer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksaw's efforts to push away.
Rocksaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocksaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thermometer - that landed with a thud.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksaw is trying to break the clinch but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksaw scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocksaw.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksaw misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rocksaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.#CL#
Thermometer drives through and clinches with Rocksaw against the cage.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Rocksaw avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocksaw backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rocksaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook
letting Rocksaw counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
Nice body punch from Rocksaw.
Thermometer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocksaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Rocksaw misses.
Rocksaw looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Rocksaw 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.
Rocksaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thermometer, as that shot connected.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Rocksaw throws a leg kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Rocksaw is having none of it.
Thermometer wants to clinch
and Rocksaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocksaw. #CL#
Thermometer rushes Rocksaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocksaws head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thermometer. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocksaw blocks an uppercut.
Rocksaw prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Rocksaw avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksaw.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Rocksaw blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksaw.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocksaw.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Rocksaw blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksaw controls the action.
Rocksaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Rocksaw lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rocksaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thermometer has Rocksaw pressed against the cage, preventing Rocksaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Rocksaw avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Rocksaw. #BC2#
Rocksaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Rocksaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksaw throws out the jab.
Rocksaw looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Rocksaw misses with a kick to the body.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Rocksaw ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rocksaw defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocksaw! But no joy.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rocksaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Thermometer takes a swing at Rocksaw's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer wants to clinch but Rocksaw slips to the side
and Rocksaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rocksaw. Those never looked like landing.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocksaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Rocksaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Rocksaw moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Rocksaw misses.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rectal Thermometer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Rocksaw.
A shot to the liver by Thermometer. Beautiful body shot.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Rocksaw is having none of it.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rocksaw misses.
Rocksaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw slips a jab from Thermometer.
A big right from Rocksaw misses.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rocksaw looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Rocksaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocksaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thermometer blocks it well.
Rocksaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer blocks the body kick. #T1#
Thermometer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocksaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Rocksaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Rocksaw moved out of range.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocksaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermometer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Thermometer pushes Rocksaw up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramone Rocksaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Thermometer.
As Thermometer backs off Rocksaw throws a huge counter combo but Thermometer manages to avoid it all.
Rocksaw defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer cracks Rocksaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Rocksaw tries to keep at a distance but Thermometer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rocksaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocksaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksaw tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Rocksaw is trying to break free.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw prevents a body shot from Thermometer. #T3#
Rocksaw just leaning against Thermometer, taking a breather. #BC2#
Rocksaw breaks from the clinch.
Rocksaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Rocksaw pushes him off.
Thermometer darts in trying to clinch
letting Rocksaw counter with a right hand.
Rocksaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thermometer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocksaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocksaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thermometer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocksaw scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Thermometer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rocksaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Thermometer is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocksaw! But no joy.
Rocksaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Rocksaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocksaw.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Rocksaw saw that one coming.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot that snaps Thermometer's head back.
Thermometer with a jab.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Rocksaw circles away.
Thermometer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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 Rectal Thermometer.
Well Thermometer 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 43: Thermometer v Luciano
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano 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.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano wants to clinch up but Thermometer keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luciano. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Ray Luciano 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!
Luciano scores with a head kick. Thermometer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luciano with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luciano lands with a slapping head kick.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thermometer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Thermometer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano wants to counter the offense by Thermometer and move into the clinch position.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Luciano misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer 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.
Luciano throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano wants to counter the offense by Thermometer and move into the clinch position.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL2#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Luciano tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano 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!
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer sets himself, and Luciano steps forward looking for the clinch! Thermometer avoids it this time.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thermometer.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thermometer counter with a right hand.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thermometer really felt that one!
Luciano throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano pushes Thermometer away with a front kick.
Luciano tries to clinch up but Thermometer circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Luciano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Thermometer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Thermometer takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thermometer, as that shot connected.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thermometer counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Thermometer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Luciano slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.#T3#
Thermometer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Thermometer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano 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.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Thermometer's head back. #T4##CL2#
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano. #BC#
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano 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#
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Thermometer as he connects with a hook.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a jab to Thermometer's midsection.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Luciano lands a jab to the nose.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ray Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Thermometer swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano cracks a nice hook into Thermometer's ribs.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Luciano is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Luciano takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Luciano moves in looking to clinch but Thermometer pushes him off.#T4#
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano scores with a jab.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ray Luciano just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer works Luciano's body with a nice hook.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Luciano moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Thermometer gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Luciano slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer backing away here, and Luciano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano slips under a jab from Thermometer.#T1#
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Luciano clinches.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thermometer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luciano backwards. #BC#
Thermometer manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermometer on the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer cracks Luciano with a good jab.#T3#
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luciano tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano jabs at Thermometer's body.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Thermometer manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Luciano clinches with his opponent.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Thermometer lands with a short shot to the head.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Thermometer down.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Thermometer wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Thermometer is trying to break free.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Luciano.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Thermometer lands with a right to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Thermometer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano works Thermometer's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer misses with a hook.#T3#
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano lands a jab to Thermometer's midsection.
Thermometer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Thermometer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Luciano thumps Thermometer with a low kick.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermometer on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano tries to clinch up but Thermometer circles away and keeps his distance.
Thermometer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thermometer if he has to take too many more of those.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thermometer cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano is the new middleweight champion!
Ray Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 36: Outback v Thermometer
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Thermometer as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Outback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Outback shakes him off and moves away.
Thermometer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Thermometer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thermometer.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback digs a right hand underneath Thermometer's ribcage. Thermometer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Outback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Outback blocking some punches.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Outback lands a right hand.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Thermometer digs a right hand into Outback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Outback's gas tank.
Outback working aggressively here.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Outback misses.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermometer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outback under the eye.
Outback throws a combination. Thermometer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback lands a jab to the head.
Outback misses with a hook.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Outback staying out of range there.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Thermometer rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Outback wants to break free but Thermometer has control.
Outback working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback. #BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Outback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thermometer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Outback shakes it off.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Outback's head back.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Outback momentarily.
Outback slips a jab from Thermometer.
As Thermometer backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Thermometer 's knee.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.#CL2#
Thermometer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Outback.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Outback lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Outback as the two fighters clinch.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Thermometer. #BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thermometer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer is working Outback over against the cage.
Outback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outback's head.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thermometer just manages to avoid it.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Outback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer 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.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer scores with a nice right hand.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Thermometer wants to clinch but Outback slips to the side
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thermometer checks a leg kick.
Outback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thermometer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Outback avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Outback. Outback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Thermometer cracks Outback with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outback throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Outback. #T3#
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Thermometer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Outback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback prevents a body shot from Thermometer. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thermometer lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range. #T1#
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Good exchange - Outback coming out on top.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Thermometer digs a good hook to Outback's body.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Thermometer cracks Outback with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer jabs at Outback's body.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thermometer lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thermometer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Thermometer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Thermometer rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Thermometer presses Outback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
Outback lands a hook that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thermometer rushes Outback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Outback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Thermometer counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thermometer looks to clinch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Outback catches Thermometer right on the button with a cross.
Outback throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Outback is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.#T1#
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Thermometer.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A shot to the body from Outback misses
and Thermometer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback sizes up Thermometer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
A left lands for Thermometer.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Outback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Thermometer scores with a nice strike.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Thermometer.#T4#
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Outback gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Thermometer 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Outback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer lands with a cross.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer is the new middleweight champion!
Rectal Thermometer very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 23: Dracula vs Rakosi
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Trejo. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Trejo's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Thermometer connects with a body shot that sends Trejo's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Thermometer.
Trejo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Trejo is rocked!
Trejo leaves his chin hanging out and Thermometer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Trejo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 15: Lee vs Magrath
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Saros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saros missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Saros manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saros.
Thermometer slips a jab from Saros.
Thermometer jabs Saros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saros misses with a left hand
and Thermometer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Saros moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Saros's ribs.
Saros takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Saros moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saros throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saros misses with a double jab.
Saros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saros lands a jab to the head.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer swings for the body but Saros moves out of range.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros throws a body shot but no joy.
Saros throws a right and a left that Thermometer avoids nicely.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Saros slips the punch.
Saros scores with a hook.#T2#
Saros moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Saros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a series of wild punches.
Thermometer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Saros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saros moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Saros throws out a powerful jab.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Thermometer misses with a wild combination.
Thermometer lands a head shot.
Saros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thermometer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saros throws a big shot that misses.
Saros lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saros misses with a wild combination.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Saros moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Saros ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Decent striking displayed by Saros there.
Saros throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer is looking to counter punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Saros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thermometer.
No joy there for Thermometer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Saros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Saros is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Saros's shoulder, as Saros tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Saros.
Saros takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Saros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thermometer circles away quickly and effectively.
Saros throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saros moves away.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Saros saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Saros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Saros jabs at Thermometer's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leevi Saros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Saros does no damage.
Saros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Saros slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Saros lands a nice hook to Thermometer's body. Thermometer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Saros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thermometer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saros lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saros blocks a jab.
Saros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thermometer at a distance.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Saros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thermometer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Saros misses the target.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saros throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saros.
A little feinted left hand from Thermometer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Saros takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Saros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Thermometer jabs Saros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thermometer misses the target.
Saros defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Saros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saros throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Thermometer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saros misses with a body shot.
Thermometer looks to land a combination. Saros sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body.
Saros lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Thermometer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saros misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer dodges the punch combination from Saros.
Thermometer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saros's hands.#T3#
Saros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thermometer misses with a two punch combination.
Saros swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saros lands a nice shot that snaps Thermometer's head back.
Saros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thermometer takes a swing at Saros's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.#ROC#Saros is rocked!
Thermometer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saros falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thermometer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rectal Thermometer!
During a confident post fight interview, Rectal Thermometer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations. Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.

Event: CMMA 91 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Winchester throws a sloppy body shot
and Thermometer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dean Winchester has been cut.
Thermometer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winchester throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Winchester with that takedown attempt.
Thermometer slips a straight right by Winchester.#KD#
Thermometer lands a big uppercut and Winchester crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winchester looks OK. Thermometer waves Winchester back to his feet!#ROC#Winchester is rocked!
Thermometer fakes the body blow, causing Winchester to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Winchester goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
In his post fight interview, Rectal Thermometer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 68 Doner vs Lafayette
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Thermometer tests Battur's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Gantulga Battur has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Battur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Battur misses with a series of wild punches.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Thermometer needs to keep his hands up - Battur had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Thermometer lands a big uppercut and Battur crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Battur looks OK. Thermometer waves Battur back to his feet!#ROC#Battur is rocked!
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battur throws a poor cross that misses
and Thermometer rattles Battur with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Battur tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thermometer dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Battur stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rectal Thermometer!
After winning the bout, Rectal Thermometer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 57 Dinapoli vs Army Jr
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Thermometer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Murdock's head coaches at Gunner's School of Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Murdock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock tries to counter by clinching up but Thermometer breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Murdock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Thermometer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thermometer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Murdock rushes Thermometer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Murdock has Thermometer pushed against the cage.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Murdock misses with a lunging right hand
and Thermometer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murdock thinking.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.#CL#
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Murdock prevents Thermometer from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thermometer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer tries to circle away but Murdock has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Thermometer manages to break the clinch.
Thermometer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murdock slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Murdock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thermometer manages to circle out of the way.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Donk. Thermometer catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Thermometer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murdock lands with a nice body punch.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.#CL#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Thermometer misses with the combination.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Murdock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Murdock rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock avoiding damage.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Thermometer can't break the clinch. #T4#
Thermometer works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Thermometer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock blocking some punches. #BC2#
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Thermometer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Thermometer breaks from the clinch.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
letting Thermometer counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thermometer is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Murdock cracks Thermometer with a nice body shot.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Charles Murdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer lands a body punch. #BC2#
Thermometer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Murdock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thermometer manages to circle out of the way.
Murdock swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Thermometer.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Thermometer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermometer works over Murdock's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Murdock has Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Thermometer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer working hard to break the clinch.
Murdock pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Thermometer is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdock is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Murdock into the cage.
Thermometer is trying to break free.
Murdock misses with some punches. #BC2#
Thermometer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Murdock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer gets through Murdock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Murdock slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Murdock is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Thermometer is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards. #BC2#
Thermometer manages to break the clinch.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Murdock moves into range and clinches up with Thermometer.
Murdock digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Thermometer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock lands a left hand.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murdock throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Thermometer circles away.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Murdock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Murdock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer lands a jab to the head.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thermometer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Murdock defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
As Thermometer tries to get set, Murdock tries to push him back and clinch up but Thermometer manages to avoid the attempt.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Murdock counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Thermometer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
Murdock is stalling here.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock slows down the pace here.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thermometer manages to break the clinch.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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 Charles Murdock.
I think Thermometer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
A victorious Rectal Thermometer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer 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.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Barkley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #BC#
Thermometer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thermometer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thermometer.#KD#
Thermometer sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thermometer is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Barkley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Thermometer finish him?
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Barkley clinches. #BC#
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.#T2#
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Barkley has Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Thermometer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barkley is defending well.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Barkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Thermometer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thermometer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Thermometer tries to score a body lock takedown but Barkley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermometer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Barkley presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermometer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Barkley tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermometer circles away.
The crowd cheers as Thermometer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Barkley rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermometer goes for a takedown attempt but Barkley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thermometer 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.#T1#
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a nice body kick.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thermometer takes a step back to recover.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Barkley tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it. #T2#
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley lands a head shot.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Barkley rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thermometer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Barkley.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.#T4#
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thermometer, pushing him back against the cage.
Barkley is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Thermometer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Barkley pushes Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Barkley lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
Barkley clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley blocks 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!
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barkley. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley lands a jab.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley keeps control of Thermometer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thermometer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley crunches a lovely knee into Thermometer's ribcage.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a nice hook 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!
Thermometer takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Thermometer blocks an elbow strike.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley works on Thermometer's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Thermometer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley working Thermometer over with knees to the body.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Nick Barkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thermometer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer wants to take the fight to the mat but Barkley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
Barkley stops a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown.
Barkley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Thermometer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer tests Maddox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Some bone on bone action there as Thermometer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Maddox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Maddox with an uppercut!
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
Thermometer cracks Maddox with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Maddox tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thermometer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Maddox is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rectal Thermometer!
In defeat, Luke Maddox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey ladies, the party is at my place tonight!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambele tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
Zambele darts in looking for a takedown but Thermometer gets double underhooks and turns Zambele into the cage.
Zambele looks for a takedown but Thermometer sprawls well.
Zambele closes the distance and clinches up with Thermometer, looking for a takedown. Zambele pushes Thermometer against the cage but Thermometer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoto Zambele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zambele tries to clinch up but Thermometer circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thermometer counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thermometer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zambele somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Thermometer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Zambele darts in trying to clinch
and Thermometer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zambele is breathing heavily.
Zambele tries to clinch
and Thermometer counters with a nice body shot.
Zambele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thermometer counters with a right hand to the body.
Zambele wants to clinch
and Thermometer counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Zambele fails to land the takedown.
Zambele darts in trying to clinch
and Thermometer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zambele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thermometer counters with a big right hand! Oh Zambele is in trouble here! Thermometer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rectal Thermometer!

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