Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Halme looks to land a combination. Failure sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halme tries to clinch up
and Failure counters with a nice leg kick.
Failure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halme throws a leg kick #KD#
and Failure counters with a head kick that drops Halme to the mat! Halme scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Failure avoids the head kick by Halme. #CL2#
Halme moves into range and clinches up with Failure.
Halme swings wildly with an uppercut but Failure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
Halme tries a body shot but Failure blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Halme to work. #T1#
Halme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Failure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halme throws an elbow that misses.
Halme stalling the fight.
Failure avoids a wild elbow strike from Halme.
Halme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like KT Failure has been cut.
Failure blocks an elbow strike from Halme. #BC#
Failure manages to break the clinch.
Halme looks to throw the jab but Failure is out of range.
Halme throws a combination that misses
and Failure counters with a body kick.
Halme lands a jab.#T2#
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halme is looking to clinch but Failure is avoiding it.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Failure looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Halme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Failure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Failure is out of range and Halme settles back down.
Halme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halme wants to clinch but Failure slips to the side
and as Halme loses concentration momentarily, Failure counters with a picture perfect head kick! Halme goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). KT Failure!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: SPFT #8
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
And Failure counters with a quick kick to the body but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright thumps Failure with a low kick.
Cartwright's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Failure counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Failure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartwright throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
and Failure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Failure manages to avoid it.
Failure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with a left hand #KD#
and Failure counters with a crisp one two that drops Cartwright! Failure thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cartwright to his feet! Cartwright is in big trouble!
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
Failure has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Cartwright lands a jab to Failure's midsection.
Cartwright misses with a looping right.
Failure went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Cartwright thuds his right hand into Failure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Failure's shoulder, as Failure tries to avoid the shot.
Failure slips under a jab from Cartwright.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like KT Failure has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright feints a jab promting Failure to slip. Cartwright then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Failure slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Failure ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Failure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Cartwright cracks Failure with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Failure tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cartwright pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Failure is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Cartwright!
A relieved looking Conrad Cartwright 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 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.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Failure on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Failure tries to get out of the position.
Smith pushing down on Failure's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith stalling.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Failure looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harvey Smith!
Harvey Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Nolan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Failure sprawls well. Failure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Failure is looking for a counter combo.
Nolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Failure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Failure was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nolan.
Nolan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nolan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Failure as he avoids it easily.
Failure is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan throws a right and a left that Failure avoids nicely.
Failure seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nolan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nolan moves to clinch but Failure breaks away
and Failure counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nolan 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KT Failure!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gurgel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Gurgel is trying to work for a kimura but Failure is defending well. #SUB2#
Gurgel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Failure tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gurgel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannabino lands a body punch.
Lightning tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the ropes.
Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a body punch. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Lightning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cannabino counters with a lovely shot 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!
Cannabino connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Lightning takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Lightning.
A big right from Lightning misses.
Lightning 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#
Cannabino forces Lightning back against the ropes and clinches.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lightning tries to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lightning scores with a shot to the body.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cannabino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lightning. That did some damage!
Lightning bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#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!
Lightning scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cannabino in his tracks.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.#CL#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino keeps control of Lightning as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino is trying to stall. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Lightning misses with a body shot.
Cannabino lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lightning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cannabino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lightning takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Lightning looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
Lightning misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Lightning.
Cannabino is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino blocks the body kick.
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lightning looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lightning throws a head kick that Cannabino semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Lightning throws a hook to the side of Cannabino's head but Cannabino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cannabino delivers a nice body kick.
Cannabino throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Cannabino prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannabino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Cannabino misses.
Lightning looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino lands a leg kick that knocks Lightning off balance momentarily.
Lightning throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lightning throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino misses with a two punch combination.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Lightning circles away.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightning doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannabino. #T2#
Jab from Lightning.
Cannabino with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightning takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cannabino there.
Cannabino throws a wild body kick that Lightning sees coming a mile off.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino'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#
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lightning throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Emporio Cannabino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino moves out of range as Lightning throws a body kick.
Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Lightning - just one landing.
Lightning throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
As Lightning looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Lightning just gets out of the way.
Lightning connects with a single shot there.
Cannabino slips a jab from Lightning.
Cannabino throws a counter high kick but Lightning was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning lands a jab to the head.
Lightning misses with a body punch
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lightning thinking.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lightning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lightning tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cannabino keeps control of Lightning as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lightning throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
Lightning takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
Cecil Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Cannabino closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Lightning crashing to the mat! Lightning uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#Lightning is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lightning is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannabino finish him?
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning seems to have recovered his senses.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Lightning turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Lightning misses
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightning moves away.
Lightning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lightning misses with a straight left.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Lightning tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Lightning circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino jabs Lightning right on the nose. Lightning blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cannabino 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: AKF 81
Date: Feb 11, 2023

Daniel Grigoryan really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 209.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Cecil Lightning was cancelled.

Event: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Lightning throws out a loose jab but Boyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyle wants to counter with a clinch but Lightning pushes him away.#KD#
Lightning looks low and kicks high, catching Boyle right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Boyle is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Andy Boyle has been cut.
Boyle throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Lightning fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boyle just manages to avoid it.
Lightning looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Lightning backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Boyle's temple! It sends Boyle violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Lightning celebrates and the doctors try to help Boyle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Cecil Lightning!
A victorious Cecil Lightning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Minasian has closed the distance and engaged Lightning in a clinch.
Minasian prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Lightning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Lightning wants to break free but Minasian has control. #BC#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Lightning punishes Minasian's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Minasian breaks the clinch.
Lightning takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Minasian closes the distance and clinches.
Lightning letting Minasian take a breather here.
Minasian prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Lightning is trying to push Minasian away but Minasian has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.
Lightning wants to break free but Minasian has control.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minasian leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Lightning is trying to break free.
Minasian lands with a short shot to the head.
Minasian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lightning is keeping busy.
Lightning is looking to break free of the clinch but Minasian has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Minasian has him pressed against the ropes.
Minasian content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Minasian breaks the clinch.
Lightning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Alex Minasian has been cut.
Lightning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Minasian.
Lightning missing with a left hand there. Minasian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minasian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lightning.
Minasian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lightning lands with a kick to the temple. Minasian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minasian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Lightning misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minasian! But no joy.
Minasian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minasian doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Minasian clinches with his opponent.
Minasian stalling against the ropes.
Lightning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightning can't break the clinch. #BC#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minasian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightning's head backwards.
Minasian is looking to slow Lightning down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Minasian.
Lightning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Lightning.#KD#
Lightning throws out a head kick that Minasian doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Minasian crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Minasian's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minasian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lightning counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Lightning should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Alex Minasian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightning scores with a leg kick.
Minasian moves away from the strike by Lightning.
Minasian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minasian blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Minasian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Minasian misses the target.
It appears Lightning was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lightning connects with a solid leg kick.
Minasian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minasian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lightning throws a body punch but Minasian moves out of range.
Minasian missing with a left hand there. Lightning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lightning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lightning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minasian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minasian moves out of range of the body kick.
Minasian misses with a hook.
Lightning 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!
Lightning feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Minasian collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Lightning looks low and kicks high, catching Jones right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#It looks like Joshua Jones has been cut.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#KD#
Lightning cracks Jones with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Jones get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Jones looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Lightning cracks Jones with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Jones is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Jones is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Lightning looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lightning swings for the body but Jones moves out of range. #CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Jones walks into a big right hand from Lightning and goes down! The referee sends Lightning to a neutral corner as Jones gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Lightning digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lightning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Lightning catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Jones stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Jones walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Lightning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##KD#
Lightning scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Jones beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Lightning throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Jones rushes Lightning and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lightning scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Lightning feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jones collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Lightning misses the shot to the body.
Demuss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demuss throws a leg kick but Lightning checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lightning misses the target.
Demuss throws a leg kick which misses Lightning's front leg but catches the back leg as Lightning tries to avoid it.
Lightning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lightning with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Lightning lands with a nice body punch.
Lightning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Demuss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lightning looks to land a body kick but Demuss moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss slips a jab from Lightning.
Lightning takes a swing at Demuss's ribcage but misses.
Demuss throws a counter combo.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Lightning. #T1#
Lightning throws a push kick but Demuss slaps the foot to one side.
Lightning throws a body punch but Demuss moves out of range.
Lightning cracks Demuss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lightning connects with a quick right hand that sends Demuss tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
A victorious Cecil Lightning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Lightning chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jose De La Cus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lightning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Lightning misses with a body shot.
Lightning misses with a looping right.
Jose De La Cus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jose De La Cus thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Jose De La Cus has Lightning up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Jose De La Cus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lightning lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jose De La Cus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lightning looks to score with a jab to the body but Jose De La Cus is just out of range.#T1#
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose De La Cus moves away.
Jose De La Cus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lightning throws a lazy head kick
and Jose De La Cus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lightning throws a jab but it's blocked by Jose De La Cus.
Lightning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lightning just misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning throws a body punch but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus 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.
Lightning lands with an overhand left.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jose De La Cus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lightning.
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Jose De La Cus does no damage.
Lightning misses with a body shot.
Lightning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick
and Jose De La Cus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightning.
Lightning lands a jab to Jose De La Cus's midsection.
Jose De La Cus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lightning is looking to wear down Jose De La Cus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lightning throws a jab but it's blocked by Jose De La Cus.
Lightning swings for the body but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Donk. Lightning catches Jose De La Cus right on the button with a cross.
Jose De La Cus moves out of range of the strikes.
Jose De La Cus is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lightning.
Lightning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lightning is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Jose De La Cus is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Our winner, Cecil Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Lightning takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Goldberg is looking for the big counter here.
Lightning slips a jab from Goldberg.
Lightning throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lightning lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.#CL2#
Goldberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg gets through Lightning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Goldberg misses with the head strike. #BC#
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Lightning cracks Goldberg with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Goldberg get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Goldberg looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Lightning's head.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lightning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lightning connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Goldberg's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Goldberg - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
A victorious Cecil Lightning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 49 | Diego vs. Durand 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoid at a distance.
Lightning tries to move into range but Zoid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zoid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lightning on the side of the head.
Lightning connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid works Lightning's body with a nice hook.
Lightning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lightning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Lightning.
Zoid drops his hands momentarily and Lightning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoid throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoid. That's going to slow Lightning down.
Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Look low, kick high! Lightning uses the oldest trick in the book to send Zoid tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Lightning is absolutely delighted - when Zoid wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Lightning jabs Prochamza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lightning lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Jiri Prochamza has been cut.
Prochamza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prochamza tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lightning throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lightning punishes Prochamza's body with a nice straight punch.
Prochamza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Prochamza walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Lightning rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Prochamza has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightning connects with a single shot there.
Lightning scores with a nice body kick.
Prochamza moves in looking to clinch but Lightning pushes him off.
Prochamza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lightning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prochamza wants to clinch up but Lightning keeps it at a distance.
Lightning connects with a quick right hand that sends Prochamza tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
During a confident post fight interview, Cecil Lightning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 38 | Human vs. Whok
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Lightning connects with a solid leg kick.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watts needs to keep his hands up - Lightning had a free shot at his head there.
Watts misses with a hook
and Lightning counters with a straight right hand.
Lightning throws a body kick that misses.
Watts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watts looks to throw the jab but Lightning is out of range.
Lightning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watts cracks a nice hook into Lightning's ribs.
Lightning scores with a head kick. Watts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Cameron Watts has been cut.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Watts moves out of range easily.
Watts throws a low kick but Lightning avoids it.
Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts throws a lazy right hand but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watts staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Watts takes a swing at Lightning's ribcage but misses.
Lightning gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightning misses the target.
Watts looks to land a left hand but Lightning moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watts just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLightning.
Lightning throws a hook but Watts avoids it easily.
Watts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lightning takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightning's head backwards.
Lightning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Lightning connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watts's hands.
Watts throws a head kick but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lightning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lightning tries to land a front kick but Watts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Lightning.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightning.
Watts misses with a hook
and Watts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watts slips under a jab.
Lightning misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Watts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lightning doesn't seem phased though.
Watts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightning's head backwards.
Watts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Lightning steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Watts to the mat! Watts looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Lightning is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Lightning jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC X-Mas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Lightning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Colchester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lightning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colchester's sensitive parts.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Colchester throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning misses with a hook.
Colchester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightning circles away quickly and effectively.
Colchester misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Colchester misses.
Colchester connects with a looping right hand.
Colchester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lightning bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colchester's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Syngin Colchester has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colchester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colchester looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightning is just out of range.
Colchester lands a slapping body shot.
Colchester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lightning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colchester changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lightning tries to avoid it but Colchester manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lightning to the ground. Lightning escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lightning 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.#T1#
Lightning delivers a nice body kick.
Colchester missing with a left hand there. Lightning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Colchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lightning was well out of range. Poor timing from Colchester.
Colchester works the jab nicely.
Colchester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lightning can pounce on him.
Lightning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colchester.
Lightning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colchester lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Colchester throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely.
Colchester throws a series of punches but Lightning moves out of range.
Colchester is looking to wear down Lightning with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Colchester misses the jab.
Colchester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colchester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Colchester closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lightning's guard.
Colchester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lightning keeping full guard, as Colchester tries to pass. #T2#
Lightning being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colchester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colchester has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Colchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Colchester tries to free his leg and advance position but Lightning is retaining full guard.
Colchester showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colchester is pushing down on Lightning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lightning is fighting to maintain full guard but Colchester has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Still in half guard, Colchester seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Colchester.
Colchester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colchester lands with a punch from half guard.
Colchester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lightning's head.
Colchester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Colchester working the head and body with strikes.
Colchester is looking to take a break and control but Lightning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colchester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Colchester is nestled in close to Lightning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Colchester.
Colchester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lightning is looking to escape.
Colchester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Syngin Colchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Syngin Colchester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colchester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colchester. Lightning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lightning steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lightning.
Syngin Colchester is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colchester. Lightning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colchester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lightning counters with a nice uppercut.
Lightning throws a chopping leg kick but Colchester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lightning is looking to land body kicks.
Colchester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lightning scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Lightning gets caught napping as Colchester dives in and scores a takedown. Lightning manages to retain guard.
Colchester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightning can do to turn this around?
Lightning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colchester pushes down on Lightning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lightning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colchester content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Colchester is nestled in close to Lightning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Colchester is trying to control the action in half guard but Lightning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colchester looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lightning with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colchester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lightning is refusing to be controlled, as Colchester sits in half guard.
Colchester winds up and cracks Lightning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colchester seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Colchester content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Colchester is nestled in close to Lightning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Colchester is keen to just control but Lightning is a slippery customer.
Colchester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Colchester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Colchester winds up and cracks Lightning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colchester controlling the action here.
Colchester scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Lightning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colchester.
Colchester wants to take a breather but Lightning is having none of it.
Colchester drops an elbow to the side of Lightning's head.
Colchester controlling the pace.
Colchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lightning's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colchester throwing shots but Lightning is blocking nicely.
Lightning is refusing to be controlled, as Colchester sits in half guard.
Colchester is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Colchester connects with a nice short shot to Lightning's temple.
Colchester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lightning is refusing to be controlled, as Colchester sits in half guard.
Colchester controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Syngin Colchester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Syngin Colchester'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#
Lightning scores with a sloppy right hand. Colchester should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colchester. Lightning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lightning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Colchester ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
It looked like Colchester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lightning.
Colchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning. #TD#
Lightning gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colchester throwing strikes from guard but Lightning blocks nicely.
Lightning wants to get back to his feet but Colchester is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Colchester trying to move into half guard but instead Lightning has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning wants to get up but he can't break Colchester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Colchester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lightning manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Colchester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Colchester throws a big elbow that misses.
Colchester showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colchester postures up in Lightning's guard and throws a big left but Lightning blocks it.
Syngin Colchester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colchester throwing strikes from guard but Lightning blocks nicely.
Colchester is working Lightning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colchester looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colchester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colchester wants to control from the top but Lightning keeps moving.
Colchester is pushing down on Lightning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lightning is fighting to maintain full guard but Colchester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Colchester controlling the pace.
Colchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colchester lands with a punch from half guard.
Colchester working Lightning over with strikes.
Colchester is taking a breather. Lightning 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.
Colchester has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colchester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Colchester stalling.
Cecil Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lightning is staying active underneath Colchester, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Lightning gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colchester is looking to work some ground and pound but Lightning has wrist control.
Colchester chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Colchester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colchester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colchester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colchester working some strikes from top position.
Colchester wants to pass the guard but Lightning is keeping the position.
Colchester slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lightning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colchester controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syngin Colchester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colchester, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syngin Colchester!

Event: TFC 26
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Lightning misses the jab.
Dominator 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.
Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning connects with a crisp jab.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Dominator misses.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Dominator moves out of range easily.
Dominator is looking to counter punch.
Dominator blocks the body kick.
Dominator misses with a straight right.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Lightning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Lightning 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dominator throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Dominator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Lightning steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lightning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dominator on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lightning was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominator.
Lightning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dominator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Lightning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lightning. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Lightning just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lightning.
Lightning lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dominator misses with an uppercut.
Dominator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lightning finds it's way round the side to connect with Dominator's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dominator crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lightning - the referee stops the clock and Dominator gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lightning. Dominator manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lightning's coach down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lightning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lightning throws a head kick but Dominator moves out of range.
Lightning lands a leg kick that knocks Dominator off balance momentarily.
Dominator misses with a looping right.
Lightning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dominator.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominator misses the target.
It seemed like Lightning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lightning moves away from the strike by Dominator.
A jab from Lightning does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominator walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lightning.
Lightning lands a slapping body shot.
Lightning throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dominator's head.#T2#
Lightning scores with a push kick.
Dominator is breathing heavily.
Lightning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominator steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lightning. That one must have hurt.
Lightning lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dominator takes a step back to recover.
Lightning chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lightning connects with an inside leg kick.
Dominator walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lightning.
Lightning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lightning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dominator doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Lightning throws out a head kick that Dominator doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dominator crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dominator's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Dominator is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mariusz Dominator has been cut.
Lightning circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dominator tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lightning wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview.

Event: TFC 23
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Blow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blow misses the jab.
It seemed like Lightning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Blow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lightning.
Nice defenses there by Lightning.
Lightning takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blow.
Blow misses with an uppercut. Lightning saw that one coming.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Lightning's coach down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lightning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
Blow misses with a double jab.
Blow takes one to the chin there.
Lightning with a nice calf kick.
Lightning 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!
Blow throws a sloppy head kick and Lightning moves out of range easily.
Lightning slips a jab from Blow.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lightning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lightning scrambles back to his feet.
Blow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Blow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Lightning.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blow.#T1#
Lightning lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lightning lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
A slow jab from Blow misses its intended target.
Blow misses with a left hand #KD2#
and as Blow resets, Lightning pounces with a savage head kick that drops Blow to the mat! Blow looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
Blow lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Lightning throws out a head kick that Blow doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Blow crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Blow's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Blow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Blow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blow throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Lightning lands a head kick that sends Blow down! Blow is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Lightning is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TFC - Hallows Eve
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Lightning scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Stefan Pantovic has been cut.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Pantovic misses.
Lightning moves out of range of the strikes.
Pantovic throws out a loose jab but Lightning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pantovic throws an off balance right hand
letting Lightning counter with a right hand.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Pantovic throws a looping overhand right but Lightning ducks down to avoid it.
Lightning throws a counter high kick but Pantovic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lightning lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lightning staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Pantovic misses its intended target.
Pantovic scores with a nice head shot.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pantovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lightning slips a straight right by Pantovic.
Pantovic looks to throw the jab but Lightning is out of range.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Pantovic.
Pantovic throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and whilst Pantovic still has his hands down, Lightning counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Pantovic crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Pantovic be able to survive another onslaught?#ROC#Pantovic is rocked!
Lightning and Pantovic are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lightning throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Pantovic into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lightning knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
Cecil Lightning gave a mention to Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TFC 19
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Pantovic has closed the distance and engaged Lightning in a clinch.
Pantovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pantovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Pantovic has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lightning has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Lightning's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pantovic pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Lightning manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantovic wants to clinch.
Lightning lands a front kick.
Pantovic tries to clinch up but Lightning circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Pantovic tries to clinch
letting Lightning counter with a right hand.
Pantovic tries to clinch but Lightning is having none of it.
Lightning keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Lightning was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pantovic takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Stefan Pantovic has been cut.
Lightning lands an overhand right.#KD#
Lightning looks low and kicks high, catching Pantovic right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Pantovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Lightning circles away.
Pantovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Stefan Pantovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pantovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pantovic checks a low kick from Lightning.
Pantovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Pantovic wants to clinch up but Lightning keeps it at a distance.
Lightning keeps the fight on the outside.
Pantovic wants to clinch but Lightning slips to the side
and Pantovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Pantovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Pantovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightning pushes Pantovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pantovic crumples to the floor! Lightning milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Cecil Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TFC 17 - Mainland
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Babers wants to clinch up but Lightning keeps it at a distance.
Lightning let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babers throws a head kick that misses.
Babers feints and then cracks Lightning's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lightning down.
Babers lands with a straight right. Lightning didn't see that one coming.
Lightning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lightning throws a head kick but Babers moves out of range.
Babers misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning connects with a high kick.
Lightning swings for the body but Babers moves out of range.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Babers blocks a jab.
Babers is looking to counter with a body kick.
Babers misses with a hook.
Babers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Babers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babers misses with a head kick.
Lightning lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like TyQuinton Babers has been cut.#CL#
Babers rushes Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Babers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightning's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Babers throws an elbow but misses.
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Lightning tries to circle away but Babers has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Lightning.
Babers takes a shot to the head.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babers lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lightning.
A short right from Lightning.
A short left from Lightning.
Lightning tries to break the clinch but Babers is controlling the position.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lightning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Lightning lands a front kick to the face, that drops Babers to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#Babers is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Babers crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning! Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Cecil Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TFC Island Finale
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Lightning takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Frank swings widly with a right hand
and Lightning counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lightning lands a head kick. Frank smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Duannis Frank has been cut.
Lightning scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Frank is rocked!
Lightning lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frank takes a step back to recover.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?#CL2#
Frank forces Lightning back against the ropes and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franks head.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Frank seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#It looks like Cecil Lightning has been cut.
Lightning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Frank.
Frank throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lightning swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Frank misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning connects with a single shot there.
Lightning digs a good hook to Frank's body.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Frank.
Lightning moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body. Frank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lightning.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lightning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lightning checks a leg kick.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Lightning slips the punch.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Lightning lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning lands a body shot.
Lightning thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning avoids the head kick by Frank.
Lightning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank drops his hands momentarily and Lightning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lightning lands a head shot.#CL2#
Frank rushes Lightning and presses him up against the ropes.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank gets through Lightning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Frank wants to clinch up but Lightning keeps it at a distance.
Frank throws a push kick but Lightning slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.
Frank pushes Lightning back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Frank throws an elbow but misses.
Lightning digs a right hand into Frank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frank's gas tank.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Frank misses with a head kick.
Lightning throws a head kick that half lands.
Lightning stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lightning lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lightning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lightning throws a nice head kick!
Frank walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Cecil Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TFC 15
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Babers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Babers has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lightning wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babers tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babers misses with a punch to the body.
Babers throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babers lands a high kick!
Lightning throws a head kick but Babers moves out of range.
Babers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lightning throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Babers's head.
Babers is looking to clinch but Lightning is avoiding it.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lightning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lightning - that will leave a mark!
Lightning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babers.
Babers tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babers throws a hook but Lightning 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!
Babers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lightning counters with a big head kick but Babers shrugs it off.
Babers avoids the head kick by Lightning. #T1#
A big left from Lightning misses.
Babers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babers throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lightning's hands.
Babers lands with a hook. Lightning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lightning lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lightning looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babers avoids the head kick by Lightning.
It looked like Babers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lightning.
Babers throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Babers instigates a clinch.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Babers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lightning is keeping busy.
Lightning tries to work over Babers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Babers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T2#
Lightning is leaning against Babers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babers tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Babers back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Babers - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning swings wildly with an uppercut but Babers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Babers tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it.
Babers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightning scores with a shot to the side of Babers's head.
Babers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Babers lands a damaging elbow.
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by Babers. #T3#
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Babers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Babers.
Babers blocks a body shot from Lightning.
Babers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Babers is controlling him.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow.
Lightning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Babers avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Babers avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
Lightning wants to break free but Babers has control.
Babers lands with a light punch inside.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Lightning lands a body punch.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning avoids the elbow strike from Babers, against the ropes.
Babers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lightning scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Babers has him pressed against the ropes. #T4#
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Babers.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by Babers.
Babers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Babers tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning lands a body shot.
Lightning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babers is breathing heavily.
Lightning lands a nice shot to the body.
Babers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lightning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babers backwards.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babers's elbow.
Babers misses with an elbow over the top.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
Lightning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babers backwards.
Babers tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it.
Babers blocks a body shot from Lightning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cecil Lightning will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick from Lightning lands but Babers takes it in his stride.
Lightning throws a head kick but Babers moves out of range.
Babers throws a sloppy head kick and Lightning moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Lightning throws out a head kick that Babers doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Babers crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Babers's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#It looks like TyQuinton Babers has been cut.#CL#
Babers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lightning takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Lightning breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Babers with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Babers looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Babers get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Babers is rocked!
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Babers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Babers.
Babers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babers seems to have got his legs back now.
Babers walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Babers is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cecil Lightning! Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Cecil Lightning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TFC 14
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Rowdy with a nice cross.
Lightning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowdy.
Lightning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like London Rowdy has been cut.#CL2#
Rowdy has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rowdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lightning lands a nice hook to Rowdy's body. Rowdy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rowdy wants to clinch but Lightning slips to the side
and Lightning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lightning! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Cecil Lightning thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TFC 11 - Battle of Champions
Date: Jul 19, 2021

#R1#
Lightning lands with a cross.
Lightning missing with a left hand there. Babers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TyQuinton Babers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Lightning coming out on top.
A low kick lands for Lightning.
Nice body kick there by Lightning.
Lightning has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babers.#KD#
Lightning throws out a head kick that Babers doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Babers crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Babers's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#It looks like TyQuinton Babers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lightning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babers misses with a punch to the body.
Babers lands an elbow that stopped Lightning in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Babers throws an elbow but misses.
Babers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Babers.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babers.
Lightning is working Babers over against the ropes.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Babers misses with a body punch. #T1#
Babers lands an elbow just above Lightning 's eye.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Babers.
Lightning prevents a body shot from Babers.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Lightning.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babers's elbow.
Babers is leaning against Lightning and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Babers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lightning can't find room to land a body shot as Babers controls the action.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Babers.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Babers throws an elbow but misses.
Babers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightning avoids the elbow strike from Babers, against the ropes.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lightning. #T2#
Babers misses with a punch on the inside.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightning scores with a shot to the side of Babers's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Babers.
Lightning lands a nice uppercut.
Babers misses with an elbow over the top.
Lightning tries a body shot but Babers blocks it.
Lightning is working Babers over against the ropes.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Babers lands a body shot.
Babers tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Babers back against the ropes.
Babers lands a body punch.
Babers lands a nice elbow.
Babers misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Babers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babers lands a damaging elbow.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Lightning should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on TyQuinton Babers's cut.
That's time! Lightning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Babers moves into the clinch.
Babers lands an elbow inside.
Lightning tries to work over Babers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babers blocks a body shot from Lightning.
Lightning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babers.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Babers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightning's brow.
Babers tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
TyQuinton Babers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning dodges an elbow strike from Babers.
Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow.
A short left from Babers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babers lands an elbow inside.
Lightning tries to work over Babers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Babers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Babers tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it. #T1#
Lightning blocks an elbow strike from Babers.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babers tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it.
Babers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike from Babers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
Lightning digs a right hand underneath Babers's ribcage. Babers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babers tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Babers controls his hands.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body.
Babers is breathing heavily.
Lightning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightning.
Good body shot from Lightning.
Lightning wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babers prevents a body shot from Lightning.
Lightning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lightning lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning lands a shot to the body.
Babers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightning lands with a light punch inside.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
Babers takes a shot to the head.
Babers pushes off an throws an elbow but Lightning leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Babers misses with a body punch. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Lightning has closed the distance and engaged Babers in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Lightning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TyQuinton Babers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lightning scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Babers gets tackled into the ropes by Lightning. Lightning maintains the clinch.
Babers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Babers avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Lightning.
Lightning wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babers has him pressed against the ropes.
Babers misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Lightning thows a body kick. Babers tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Babers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Lightning works on Babers's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightning.
Nice body punch from Lightning - that landed with a thud.
Babers prevents a body shot from Lightning. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Lightning.
Babers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lightning pushes Babers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Babers has him pressed against the ropes.
Lightning lands a hook that snaps the head of Babers backwards.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightning lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babers taking a breather. #BC#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cecil Lightning is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning avoids a wild elbow strike from Babers.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
Lightning gets through Babers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babers tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Babers back against the ropes. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Lightning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babers backwards.
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!
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Babers avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Babers has the dominant position.
Lightning lands a shoulder strike.
Lightning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Babers prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Babers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightning lands a left hand.
Babers tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Lightning clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on TyQuinton Babers'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.#R4##CL#
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Babers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning gets through Babers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch.
Lightning misses with a straight right. #KD#
Lightning cracks Babers with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Babers is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Babers is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#Babers is rocked!
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!
Lightning lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Babers crumples to the floor! Lightning milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Cecil Lightning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TFC 10
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Lightning looks to score with a jab to the body but Roshi is just out of range.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body. Roshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lightning counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roshi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Lightning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roshi throws out the jab.
Roshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lightning misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Roshi counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Roshi as the two fighters clinch.
Lightning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roshi throws a head punch that misses.
Roshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning works on Roshi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightning.
Roshi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lightning is leaning against Roshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Roshi avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes. #BC2#
Roshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roshi misses with a right hand
and Lightning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Roshi is rocked!
Roshi moves to clinch but Lightning breaks away
and Lightning counters with a hugh head kick that removes Roshi from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Cecil Lightning 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: TFC 9
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
I Wanna Tussle is looking to clinch.
Russell I Wanna Tussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning scores with a shot to the body.
Lightning gets cracked there but stands up to it.
I Wanna Tussle throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lightning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lightning instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle throws a hook but Lightning avoids it easily.
Lightning throwing a counter right hand but I Wanna Tussle manages to avoid it.
Lightning cracks a nice hook into I Wanna Tussle's ribs.
I Wanna Tussle throws a sloppy body shot
and I Wanna Tussle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
I Wanna Tussle throws a right hand that misses
and Lightning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning throws a lazy right hand but I Wanna Tussle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
I Wanna Tussle connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL#
Lightning clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightning.
Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightning.
I Wanna Tussle blocks a body shot from Lightning.
Lightning digs a right hand into I Wanna Tussle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on I Wanna Tussle's gas tank. #BC#
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
I Wanna Tussle looks to land a left hand but Lightning moved out of range nicely.
I Wanna Tussle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
I Wanna Tussle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning throws a quick inside leg kick.
I Wanna Tussle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lightning. #CL#
Lightning closes the distance and pushes I Wanna Tussle back into the ropes.#T2##BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lightning lands with a light punch 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!
Lightning pushes I Wanna Tussle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with I Wanna Tussle's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightning.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside.
Lightning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle looks winded!
I Wanna Tussle lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Lightning.
Nice body punch from Lightning.
Lightning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lightning.
Lightning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt I Wanna Tussle or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Lightning.
Lightning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Lightning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lightning moves into the clinch.
Lightning scores with a shot to the side of I Wanna Tussle's head.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I Wanna Tussle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightning lands a nice shot to the body.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch.
Lightning slips a straight right by I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lightning is out of range and I Wanna Tussle settles back down.
A jab from I Wanna Tussle misses.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from I Wanna Tussle.
A counter left hand to the body from Lightning misses its target.#CL2#
I Wanna Tussle closes the distance and clinches.
Lightning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Wanna Tussle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but I Wanna Tussle avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T1#
Lightning works on I Wanna Tussle's body with a couple of short punches.
Lightning lands a nice shot to the body.
I Wanna Tussle is breathing heavily.#BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch.
Lightning's corner calls for a 1-2. Lightning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick but I Wanna Tussle moves out of range.
I Wanna Tussle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Lightning misses its target.
Lightning feints and then cracks I Wanna Tussle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow I Wanna Tussle down. #CL#
Lightning has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as I Wanna Tussle controls his hands. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
I Wanna Tussle walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Lightning and drops face first to the floor! I Wanna Tussle's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with I Wanna Tussle in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Cecil Lightning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Seventh Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Lightning 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.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Lightning moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ramirez clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lightning takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramirez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lightning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
Lightning misses with the head strike.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Lightning blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ramirez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightning's brow.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Lightning wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramirez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramirez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lightning's defenses.
Lightning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Lightning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Our sources have told us that Ramirez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ramirez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramirez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lightning's defenses.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the ropes.
Lightning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramirez looking to throw knees to the head but Lightning is blocking nicely. #T2#
A hook to the body from Lightning.
Ramirez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightning lands with a light punch 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!
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightning avoids it.
Ramirez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Lightning gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a knee strike.
Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike from Ramirez.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightning pushes Ramirez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lightning blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Lightning tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
A short right from Ramirez on the inside.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez tries a knee to the head but Lightning blocks it.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightning tries to circle away but Ramirez has him pinned against the ropes.
Lightning tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning managing to block the knees to the body from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lightning avoids the damage to the body.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Lightning.
Nice body punch from Lightning. #T4#
Lightning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez trying to stall but Lightning improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lightning.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ramirez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightning's brow.
A hook to the body from Lightning.
Lightning wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the ropes.
Lightning lands with a left to the head.
Lightning lands with a light punch 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!#BC2#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ramirez gets a clinch.
Lightning is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling him.
Lightning works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lightning avoids the damage to the body.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Lightning digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightning gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lightning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Ramirez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightning tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez is wise to it.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Lightning moves out of range easily.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Raja Ramirez has been cut.#CL#
Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Lightning back into the ropes.
Lightning lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Raja Ramirez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramirez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Ramirez is pushing Lightning up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirez is working Lightning over against the ropes.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land. #T1#
Ramirez gets through Lightning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Ramirez missing with knees to the body.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
Lightning scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightning prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Lightning tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the ropes.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
Lightning lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez misses with a knee strike.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Ramirez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lightning's efforts to push away.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes. #T2#
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Lightning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramirez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Ramirez lands an elbow that stopped Lightning in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Cecil Lightning has been cut.
Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the ropes.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightning avoids it.
Lightning avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
A body shot lands from Lightning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Lightning.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Lightning avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lightning lands an uppercut.
Ramirez working Lightning over with knees to the body.
Lightning wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Ramirez tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightning can do to turn this around?
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramirez missing with knees to the body.
Lightning tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez looking to throw knees to the head but Lightning is blocking nicely. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightning. #BC2#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Ramirez misses
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Lightning moves out of range.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lightning is looking to clinch.
Lightning wants to 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 Raja Ramirez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lightning lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Lightning moves away
and Lightning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lightning throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lightning avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lightning appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lightning steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Ramirez to the mat! Ramirez looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Lightning is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Lightning jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning! Cecil Lightning retains his light heavyweight title!
Cecil Lightning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sixth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Roshi.
Lightning throws a counter high kick but Roshi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lightning counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning scores with a nice right hand.
Roshi tries to clinch up
and Lightning counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Roshi is rocked!
Rory Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Roshi's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Roshi, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Fourth Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Lightning connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.#CL2#
Camacho clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes.
Camacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Camacho tries a knee to the head but Lightning blocks it.
Camacho looking to stall.
Lightning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Lightning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Camacho keeps control of Lightning as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lightning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Lightning is trying to break free.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lightning lands with a right to the head.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning has had enough of the clinch but Camacho keeps him there for the moment.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho taking a breather.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Camacho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lightning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Lightning.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lightning lands a body shot.
Camacho looks winded!
Nice body punch from Lightning.
Nice body punch from Lightning - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Lightning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Lightning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Lightning.
Lightning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Lightning connects with a quick right hand that sends Camacho tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
Cecil Lightning is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cecil Lightning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Second Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Lightning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lightning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with a combination
and Lightning counters with a straight right hand.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Obama clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama misses with a hook
and Lightning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lightning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Obama misses with a head kick.
Mark Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama misses with a combination
and Lightning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lightning scores with a body shot.
Obama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Obama looks winded!
Obama misses the body punch
enabling Lightning to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Lightning sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Obama is rocked!
Obama throws a combination that misses
and Lightning counters with a huge right that knocks Obama out cold! Lightning is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!

Event: First Rule of Fight Club
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning wants to clinch.
Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
A punch combination from Paul misses. #CL2#
Paul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lightning being controlled against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Lightning's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Paul leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lightning as Paul tries to tie him up.
Paul can't break the clinch.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Lightning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paul prevents a body shot from Lightning.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul trying to stall but Lightning improves his position.
Paul is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightning gets an underhook and turns Paul into the ropes.
Paul tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Lightning as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lightning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cecil Lightning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lightning forces Paul back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lightning stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lightning throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul. #CL2#
Paul moves into range and clinches up with Lightning.
Lightning tries a body shot but Paul blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning lands a left hand.
Paul blocks a body shot from Lightning.
Paul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning working aggressively here. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Paul pushes Lightning up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lightning tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Lightning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Paul moves into range and clinches up with Lightning.
Lightning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul lands a body shot. #BC#
Lightning manages to break the clinch.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Lightning in a clinch.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Paul has the dominant position.#T4#
Paul blocks a body shot from Lightning. #BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch.
Lightning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Lightning does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Logan Paul has been cut.
Paul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Paul is rocked!
Paul throws a head kick but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Lightning cracks Paul with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Paul is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Paul is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Logan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Lightning connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Paul onto his butt! Paul bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Lightning avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Lightning takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Logan Paul was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Logan Paul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Lightning cracks Paul with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Paul get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Paul looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#KD#
Lightning cracks Paul with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Paul get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Paul looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Paul is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Paul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lightning, pushing him back against the ropes.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but Lightning is controlling him.
Paul working hard to break the clinch.
Lightning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Lightning can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lightning has him pressed against the ropes.
Lightning lands a hook that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Paul misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Lightning manages to break the clinch.
Paul seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Logan Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Paul moves into the clinch.#T1#
Lightning misses with the head strike.
Lightning can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action. #BC#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Cecil Lightning is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lightning tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paul takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land. #BC#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Paul misses with the combination.
Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightning.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauls head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Lightning.
Lightning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauls head.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Cecil Lightning has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightning gets an underhook and turns Paul into the ropes.#BC#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul misses with a body shot #KD#
and Lightning counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Paul goes down! Lightning rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Paul is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Paul throws a head kick but Lightning moves out of range.
Paul glances at the clock... BAM! Lightning nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Paul crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Paul is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Lightning takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lightning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lightning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lightning misses with a straight left.
Lightning blocks a jab.
Lightning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lightning takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lightning staying out of range there.
It looked like Lightning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lightning looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lightning wants to clinch.#T1#
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacob Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightning is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lightning misses with a straight left.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Lightning slips the punch.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lightning.#T2#
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Lightning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Lightning counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore scores with a one two! Lightning had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it.
Lightning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore misses with a hook
and Lightning counters with a nice uppercut.
Lightning throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Lightning with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jacob Moore has been cut.
Moore sizes up Lightning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moore looks winded!
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
A little feinted left hand from Lightning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lightning with a hook.
Lightning is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD#
Lightning lands a big uppercut and Moore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Moore looks OK. Lightning waves Moore back to his feet!#ROC#Moore is rocked!
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!
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Lightning ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Moore out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Lightning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montgomery Jr takes one on the button.
Lightning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montgomery Jr's head.
Montgomery Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightning throws out the jab.
Montgomery Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Lightning circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lightning counters with a crisp right that sends Montgomery Jr to the canvas! Lightning follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cecil Lightning!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1#
Lightning misses with a straight right.
Missouri throws a sloppy head kick and Lightning moves out of range easily.
Lightning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Missouri misses
and Lightning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tez Missouri has been cut.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning misses with a straight right.
Missouri tries a head kick but it misses.
Missouri moves out of range of the strikes.
Missouri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Missouri.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightning misses the target.
Missouri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Missouri rushes Lightning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lightning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning avoids the head kick by Missouri.
Missouri throws a low kick but Lightning moves out of range easily.
Missouri looks for the body kick but Lightning saw that one coming.
Lightning steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Missouri. That one must have hurt.
Lightning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning looks to throw the jab but Missouri is out of range. #T1#
Missouri misses with a kick to the body.
Missouri wants to slow Lightning down by chopping away at his legs.
Missouri avoids the body shot from Lightning.
Missouri tries a head kick but it misses.
Missouri moves away from the strike by Lightning.
Lightning moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMissouri.
Missouri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Lightning avoids a kick to the body. #KD#
Lightning lands a big uppercut and Missouri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Missouri looks OK. Lightning waves Missouri back to his feet!#ROC#Missouri is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Missouri.
It looked like Lightning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Missouri.
Missouri is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Lightning looks to score with a jab to the body but Missouri is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Lightning delivers a spinning backfist that drops Missouri like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cecil Lightning!

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