Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Harinck lands a nice shot that snaps BySubtraction's head back.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from BySubtraction misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Harinck digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Harinck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
BySubtraction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harinck has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as BySubtraction is landing a low percentage of strikes.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Harinck's shoulder, as Harinck tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
BySubtraction gets a clinch.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Harinck blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck keeps control of BySubtraction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harinck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
Harinck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
Harinck lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards. #T1#
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck keeps control of BySubtraction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harinck misses with a body punch.
Harinck lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Harinck lands a shot to the body.
Harinck presses BySubtraction against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harinck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BySubtraction working Harinck over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes.
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
BySubtraction looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
BySubtraction lands an elbow just above Harinck 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Harinck scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck blocks an elbow strike from BySubtraction.
Harinck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Harinck keeps him there for the moment.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Harinck on the inside.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck lands a right hand.
Harinck managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harinck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch.
Harinck lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but Harinck is controlling the position.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes.
Harinck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harinck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
Harinck avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Harinck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harinck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harinck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BySubtraction fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
BySubtraction closes the distance and clinches.
Harinck lands with a left to the head.
Harinck working aggressively here.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
Harinck pushes off an throws an elbow but BySubtraction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Harinck scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Harinck.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Harinck avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
Harinck digs a right hand underneath BySubtraction's ribcage. BySubtraction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harinck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck presses BySubtraction against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harinck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the side of Harinck's head.
Harinck digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harinck.
Harinck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes.
Harinck lands a left hand. #T1#
Harinck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harinck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Harinck avoids the damage to the body.
Harinck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Harinck.
Nice body punch from Harinck - that landed with a thud.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Harinck.
A right hand to the body from Harinck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harinck lands with a short shot to the head.
BySubtraction lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harinck blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
Tommy Harinck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
A short uppercut from Harinck.
A short right from Harinck. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Harinck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction pushes off an throws an elbow but Harinck leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
Harinck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Harinck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Harinck avoids the damage to the body.
Harinck lands a shot to the body.
Harinck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harinck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Harinck digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harinck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Harinck - that landed with a thud.
Harinck lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
A short right from Harinck on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
A hook to the body from Harinck.
Harinck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Harinck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
A little jabbing left from Harinck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.
Harinck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Harinck.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Harinck ducked under it nicely.
Harinck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BySubtraction changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from BySubtraction.
Harinck catches BySubtraction with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BySubtraction walks into a jab.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
BySubtraction forces Harinck back against the ropes and clinches.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harinck.
A hook to the body from Harinck.
Harinck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harinck prevents a body shot from BySubtraction.
Still in the clinch, Harinck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harinck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Harinck breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Harinck.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction walks into a straight right hand from Harinck.
BySubtraction walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harinck, as that shot connected.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BySubtraction scores with a decent looking hook.
Harinck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harinck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harinck tests BySubtraction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harinck thuds his right hand into BySubtraction's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Harinck rushes BySubtraction and presses him up against the ropes.
BySubtraction is looking to break free of the clinch but Harinck has double underhooks.
Harinck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harinck lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards. #T2#
Harinck lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
Harinck works on BySubtraction's body with a couple of short punches.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Harinck throws an elbow that misses.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Harinck.
A short left from Harinck.
Harinck cracks BySubtraction with a nice body shot.
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head.
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harinck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BySubtraction avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harinck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harinck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
A short uppercut from Harinck.
A right handed body shot lands from Harinck.
Tommy Harinck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
BySubtraction blocks an elbow strike from Harinck.
Harinck lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Harinck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harinck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Harinck!
After winning the bout, Tommy Harinck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Axelsen.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen pushes De Lagardere back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
De Lagardere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
De Lagardere lands an elbow that stopped Axelsen in his tracks for a moment.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Axelsen can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen digs a right hand into De Lagardere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Lagardere's gas tank.
De Lagardere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
De Lagardere is leaning against Axelsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Lagardere can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen works on De Lagardere's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Axelsen as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Axelsen.
Axelsen keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
De Lagardere lands an elbow inside that Axelsen shrugs off.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
De Lagardere takes a shot to the head.
De Lagardere takes a shot to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Lagardere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
A hook to the body from Axelsen.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsen scores with a shot to the side of De Lagardere's head.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere looks winded!
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head. #ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
De Lagardere tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Lagardere lands a good knee to the midsection. Axelsen won't want to take too many of those.
De Lagardere seems to have recovered his senses.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Lagardere 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.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen cracks De Lagardere with a nice body shot.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Axelsen clinches up against the ropes.
De Lagardere tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing De Lagardere back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Axelsen.
De Lagardere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
De Lagardere lands with a short shot to the head.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the head.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
De Lagardere scores with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere throws an elbow that misses.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lagardere can do to turn this around?
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #T1#
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
De Lagardere is breathing heavily.
De Lagardere lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen is working De Lagardere over against the ropes.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Axelsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
De Lagardere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere 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!
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
De Lagardere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen. #KD#
Axelsen creates a bit of space and cracks De Lagardere with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! De Lagardere is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Axelsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Lagardere prevents a body shot from Axelsen.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loke Axelsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere wants to get back to striking at distance but Axelsen won't allow it.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Axelsen rushes De Lagardere and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Axelsen lands a body shot.
De Lagardere tries to break free but Axelsen pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen digs a right hand into De Lagardere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Lagardere's gas tank.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Axelsen - that landed with a thud.
Axelsen cracks De Lagardere with a big uppercut, right up the middle and De Lagardere goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! De Lagardere wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
After the fight, Loke Axelsen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! 14
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Chinza Machida has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Machida throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Elizondo backing up. Elizondo nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elizondo. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Elizondo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elizondo tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Elizondo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Elizondo tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elizondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a nice body kick.
Elizondo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
Elizondo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elizondo lands a right hook to the body.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Machida counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Elizondo to the mat, face first! Machida goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Elizondo is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Elizondo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Machida blocks it well.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida closes the distance and catches Elizondo with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Elizondo is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Elizondo is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Elizondo is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Machida takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chinza Machida!
A victorious Chinza Machida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gaizka Elizondo had this to say: 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Yalixqua tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Taurus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yalixqua is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua backing away here, and Taurus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way.
Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Taurus.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Yalixqua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taurus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taurus tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
Taurus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Yalixqua
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yalixqua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Yalixqua jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Taurus throws a front kick that sends Yalixqua stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Yalixqua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Yalixqua.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Taurus.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua tries to work over Taurus's front leg with a kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Yalixqua looks to land a combination. Taurus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taurus cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Taurus feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Yalixqua scores with a one two! Taurus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head.
Taurus slips a jab and a cross from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua misses the body punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Yalixqua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Yalixqua cracks Taurus with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Taurus moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Taurus unleashes a big counter combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a series of punches but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus scores with a nice strike.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yalixqua fakes the leg kick and cracks Taurus in the body.
Taurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus scores with a nice strike.
Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus checks a low kick from Yalixqua.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Taurus.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taurus doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.#T1#
Taurus 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.
Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus unleashes a big counter combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yalixqua tries to land a body kick
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Yalixqua lands with a right hand.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking body kick.
Taurus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. #T2#
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taurus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Taurus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Taurus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua lands a jab to Taurus's midsection.
Yalixqua keeps Taurus at a distance using the push kick.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Yalixqua manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Taurus.
I think Taurus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iaspero Yalixqua!
A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patterson scores with a hook.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Elizondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Elizondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patterson in his tracks. #T1#
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elizondo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Elizondo forces Patterson back against the ropes and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Patterson.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo trying to control the position but instead, Patterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elizondo into the ropes.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Patterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Elizondo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elizondo scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Patterson throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Elizondo ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elizondo has time to react.
Elizondo scores with a push kick.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elizondo blocks a leg kick.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson wants to slow Elizondo down by chopping away at his legs.
Elizondo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Elizondo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo with a nice cross.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo keeps Patterson at a distance using the push kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elizondo finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson works the jab nicely.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson lunges at Elizondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elizondo's hand. #T2#
Patterson 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.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elizondo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Patterson should have avoided that one.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Elizondo moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Patterson misses with a jab to the body
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Patterson's knee momentarily.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Elizondo had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Patterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elizondo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Elizondo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo slips a jab from Patterson.#T1#
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Elizondo slips a jab from Patterson.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Elizondo tried to counter with a leg kick but Patterson avoided it.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Patterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Elizondo's head.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elizondo lands a head kick!
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo 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. #CL2#
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo dodges an elbow strike from Patterson. #BC2#
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaizka Elizondo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elizondo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
BySubtraction punishes Yagan's body with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction cracks Yagan with an open hand slap.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yagan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
Good shot there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Yagan's midsection.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.
Yagan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#KD#
BySubtraction scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Yagan 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.#ROC#Yagan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body. Yagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yagan 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 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
De Lagardere looks to land a combination but Combs avoids it well.
Combs throws a lazy uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a right hand to the body.
Combs throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Lagardere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Lagardere lands with a shot to the body.
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Combs looks winded!
A shot to the liver by De Lagardere. Beautiful body shot.
Combs throws a combination that misses
and De Lagardere counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as De Lagardere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Combs doesn't seem phased though.
De Lagardere lands a nice looking body shot.
De Lagardere scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lagardere cracks a nice hook into Combs's ribs.
De Lagardere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Lagardere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Lagardere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Combs misses with a double jab
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Combs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Lagardere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by De Lagardere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Lagardere.#T1#
De Lagardere lands a jab to Combs's midsection.
Good shot there by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a two punch combo.
De Lagardere dips to his left and cracks Combs with an uppercut!
De Lagardere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from De Lagardere lands.
De Lagardere lands with a cross.
De Lagardere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs walks into a stiff left hand from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Combs is rocked!
Nice shot by De Lagardere.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can De Lagardere finish him?
Combs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Lagardere to score with a decent uppercut.
De Lagardere darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Combs seems to have recovered his senses.
Combs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Lagardere is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Combs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
De Lagardere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Lagardere lands with a shot to the body.
De Lagardere throws a leg kick which misses Combs's front leg but catches the back leg as Combs tries to avoid it.
De Lagardere scores with a jab to the head.
Combs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lagardere thuds his right hand into Combs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Combs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Combs drops his hands momentarily and De Lagardere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Combs walks into a straight right hand and goes down! De Lagardere rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Combs has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
De Lagardere scores with a jab. Combs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lagardere scores with a big combo that sends Combs crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Combs flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! De Lagardere jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri De Lagardere!
Derek Combs spoke after the fight, saying 'Slow Learner'.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Hopson blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Hopson throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Hopson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Hopson throws a solid leg kick but Taurus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Hopson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hopson lands a leg kick that knocks Taurus off balance momentarily.
Hopson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopson.
Hopson connects with a single shot there.
Taurus lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Hopson lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Hopson misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Taurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus. #T2#
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Jacob Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopson throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.#CL2#
Hopson closes the distance and clinches.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taurus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Hopson missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson pushes off an throws an elbow but Taurus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Taurus tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it. #BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopson just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Hopson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson misses the jab.
Hopson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopson throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
As Hopson backs away, Taurus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopson throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
Taurus staying out of range there.#T1#
Taurus keeps Hopson at a distance using the push kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Taurus.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopson stalls.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Hopson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taurus up against the ropes.
Taurus dodges an elbow strike from Hopson.
Taurus looking to stall.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Taurus.
Taurus trying to stall but Hopson improves his position.
Taurus avoiding damage as Hopson throws knees to the body.
Taurus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Taurus is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus throws a right hand that Hopson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Taurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Taurus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus tries to circle away but Hopson has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson stalls.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes.
Taurus blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hopson tries to stall but Taurus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacob Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taurus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Taurus.
Taurus can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Taurus is trying to break free.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taurus is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taurus has his back to the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Hopson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taurus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Taurus wants to break free but Hopson has control.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taurus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Taurus misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hopson.
I've got Hopson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jacob Hopson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
BySubtraction comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Harinck does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Harinck clinches up with BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harinck managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Harinck lands a left hand.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harinck scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harinck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
BySubtraction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Harinck is controlling him.
Harinck lands an uppercut.
BySubtraction is trying to force a seperation but Harinck has the dominant position.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Harinck.
Harinck misses with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harinck gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BySubtraction. #T1#
Harinck managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Harinck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harinck lands a body shot. #BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Harinck clinches.
Harinck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Harinck as the two fighters clinch.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harinck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
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!
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harinck lands an uppercut.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck cracks BySubtraction with a nice body shot.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Harinck keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
BySubtraction wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harinck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike.
Harinck misses with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harinck keeps control of BySubtraction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harinck working aggressively here.
Harinck tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Harinck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harinck lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
BySubtraction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harinck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harinck working aggressively here.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Harinck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Harinck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harinck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction lands with a hook. Harinck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
BySubtraction misses the jab.#CL2#
Harinck darts in and clinches BySubtraction up against the ropes.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is trying to push Harinck away but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Harinck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harinck takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Harinck on the inside.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
Harinck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BySubtraction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harinck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
BySubtraction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
Tommy Harinck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike.
Harinck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
Harinck lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harinck.
Harinck avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
Harinck working aggressively here.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Harinck won't want to take too many of those.
BySubtraction struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
Harinck pushes BySubtraction back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harinck.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harinck has BySubtraction pressed against the ropes, preventing BySubtraction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Harinck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction blocks a body shot from Harinck.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
Harinck is breathing heavily.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
BySubtraction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BySubtraction tries to break free but Harinck pushes him back against the ropes.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes.
Harinck lands with a light punch inside.
Harinck scores with a hook to the body.
Harinck takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Harinck clinches with his opponent.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Harinck.
Harinck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harinck misses with a body punch.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Harinck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
BySubtraction lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Harinck rushes BySubtraction and presses him up against the ropes.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Harinck has him pressed against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses with the head strike.
Harinck blocks an elbow strike.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harinck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
BySubtraction works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Harinck.
A short body shot lands from BySubtraction as the two fighters clinch.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
Knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Harinck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Harinck misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.#T1#
Harinck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harinck.
Harinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harinck throws a head punch that misses.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
Harinck takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
A short uppercut from Harinck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BySubtraction.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harinck lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
BySubtraction lands an elbow inside that Harinck shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harinck.
BySubtraction using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Harinck.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harinck tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Harinck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck misses with some punches.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Harinck keeps him there for the moment.
Harinck lands a body punch in the clinch.
BySubtraction with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
Harinck tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harinck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction working Harinck over with knees to the body.
Tommy Harinck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BySubtraction obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Harinck.
I've got Harinck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elizondo 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.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Smith lands with a cross.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Elizondo's head back.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith thows a body kick. Elizondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elizondo working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the ropes.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Elizondo tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith working Elizondo over with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Elizondo saw it coming and moves away.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith misses the 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!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a push kick but Elizondo slaps the foot to one side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And Elizondo responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elizondo on the side of the head.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head.
Smith prevents Elizondo from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Elizondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is controlling Elizondo's neck. Smith unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Elizondo goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Berinjela clinches with his opponent.
Berinjela scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Lagardere trying to land knees to the body.
Berinjela scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Berinjela has control.
De Lagardere throws an elbow but it misses.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a nice elbow.
Berinjela managing to block the knees to the body from De Lagardere.
Berinjela scores with a shoulder strike.
Berinjela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
Berinjela is working De Lagardere over against the ropes.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berinjela.
De Lagardere being controlled against the ropes.
De Lagardere takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lagardere misses with some punches.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berinjela.
De Lagardere is trying to force a seperation but Berinjela has the dominant position.
Berinjela lands an elbow that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks for a moment.
Berinjela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Lagardere lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berinjela works on De Lagardere's body with a couple of short punches.
De Lagardere looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Lagardere.
A body shot lands from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands with a left to the head.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berinjela seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.
Berinjela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Henri De Lagardere's cut even more.
Berinjela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berinjela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Lagardere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Henri De Lagardere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Berinjela lands an elbow that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks for a moment.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Berinjela finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berinjela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Henri De Lagardere's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
De Lagardere takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri De Lagardere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

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

Event: STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Taurus down.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taurus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Cortez slips a straight right by Taurus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taurus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Taurus slips under a jab.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Taurus slips a straight right by Cortez.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez. #T2#
Taurus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Taurus slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
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!
Taurus misses the jab.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Taurus lands with a nice body kick.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taurus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that half lands.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cortez's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taurus's hands.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Cortez counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Taurus on his ass! Taurus wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#Taurus is rocked!#T1#
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Taurus throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Taurus punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Taurus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortez at a distance.
A shot to the body from Cortez misses
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Taurus finds it's target.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taurus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Taurus responds with a good body kick, but Cortez manages to step out the way in time.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taurus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
BySubtraction lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
BySubtraction being controlled against the ropes.
Adesanya holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Adesanya won't want to take too many of those.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Adesanya.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adesanya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction cracks Adesanya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
Adesanya is still on wobbly legs! Can BySubtraction finish him?#T1#
Adesanya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Adesanya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
Adesanya lands a shot to the body.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya. #BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
Adesanya told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Adesanya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adesanya is defending well for now.#BC#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
A hook to the body from BySubtraction.
Adesanya pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but BySubtraction manages to duck under it in time.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Adesanya avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body. #BC#
BySubtraction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Jab, jab by BySubtraction - just one landing.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
BySubtraction is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch. #CL#
BySubtraction takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head.
BySubtraction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
Jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Adesanya moves into the clinch.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.#T2#
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
Adesanya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction jabs at Adesanya's body.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
BySubtraction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlton Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.#T1#
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adesanya.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch. #CL#
BySubtraction closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Adesanya cracks BySubtraction with a nice body shot.#BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BySubtraction lands a jab.
BySubtraction misses with a hook #CL2#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adesanya leaning against his opponent.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya lands a body shot. #BC#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adesanya raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
Adesanya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BySubtraction, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Djotodia tries to clinch there but De Lagardere circles away.
De Lagardere throws a jab but it's blocked by Djotodia.
De Lagardere misses with a lunging right hand
and Djotodia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
Djotodia tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from De Lagardere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Djotodia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere.
Djotodia looks for the body kick but De Lagardere saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from De Lagardere misses the target.
De Lagardere missing with a left hand there. Djotodia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Djotodia misses with a jab to the body
and De Lagardere counters with a straight right hand.
De Lagardere dips to his left and cracks Djotodia with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by De Lagardere.
Djotodia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Lagardere.
Djotodia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Lagardere misses with a body shot.
De Lagardere cracks Djotodia with a good jab.#T1##CL2#
Djotodia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Djotodia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Lagardere's elbow.
De Lagardere landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Lagardere misses with a knee strike.
De Lagardere is trying to break the clinch but Djotodia is controlling him.
Nice body punch from De Lagardere - that landed with a thud.
Djotodia looks winded!
De Lagardere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djotodia has him pressed against the ropes.
De Lagardere throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere scores with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djotodia has him pressed against the ropes.
De Lagardere tries to circle away but Djotodia has him pinned against the ropes.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.
De Lagardere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djotodia has him pressed against the ropes.
Djotodia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Djotodia is controlling the position.
De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djotodia.
Djotodia avoiding damage as De Lagardere throws knees to the body.
Djotodia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #T2#
De Lagardere blocks a body shot from Djotodia.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djotodia avoids it.
De Lagardere tries to circle away but Djotodia has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Djotodia breaks the clinch.
De Lagardere throws a shot from downtown. Djotodia moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for De Lagardere.#CL2#
Djotodia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lagardere wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Djotodia tries a body shot but De Lagardere blocks it.
I was talking to De Lagardere's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Djotodia blocks a body shot from De Lagardere.
Djotodia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Lagardere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from De Lagardere.
Djotodia blocks an elbow strike from De Lagardere.
Djotodia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Djotodia lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Djotodia.
De Lagardere looking to throw knees to the head but Djotodia is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henri De Lagardere will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Lagardere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Lagardere lands a really nice looking cross but Djotodia seems unphased.
Djotodia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere.
A countering left hand to the body from Djotodia misses.
De Lagardere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Lagardere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Djotodia.
Djotodia ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere.
Henri De Lagardere is winning the standup battle so far.
Djotodia with the inside leg kick.
De Lagardere throws out a loose jab but Djotodia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djotodia tries to land a body kick
and De Lagardere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Djotodia ducks down to avoid it.
De Lagardere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Djotodia finds it's way round the side to connect with De Lagardere's head.
De Lagardere moves out of range of the leg kick from Djotodia.
De Lagardere swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Djotodia counters by moving into the clinch.
Nicolas Djotodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
De Lagardere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djotodia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Lagardere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Djotodia lands a left hand.
Djotodia has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Djotodia is working De Lagardere over against the ropes.
Djotodia struggles to land a body shot inside as De Lagardere controls his hands.
Djotodia lands with a light punch inside.
Djotodia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djotodia trying to land knees to the body.
Djotodia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut.
Djotodia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Djotodia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Lagardere is defending well for now.
Djotodia can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djotodia.
Djotodia blocking some punches.
De Lagardere wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Djotodia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lagardere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on De Lagardere's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Djotodia.
Djotodia can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Djotodia.
De Lagardere takes a shot to the head.
Djotodia gets through De Lagardere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Djotodia scores with a shoulder strike.
Djotodia prevents De Lagardere from breaking the clinch.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Djotodia has control. #BC2#
Djotodia breaks from the clinch.
De Lagardere looks to throw the jab but Djotodia is out of range.
Djotodia misses with an uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a stiff right hand.
Djotodia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Lagardere.
Djotodia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Lagardere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Djotodia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Djotodia throws a hook but De Lagardere blocks it.
De Lagardere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Lagardere throws a shot to the body.
Djotodia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Lagardere.
Henri De Lagardere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djotodia misses with a low kick.
Djotodia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Lagardere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Djotodia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - De Lagardere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for De Lagardere.
Djotodia throws a hook but De Lagardere blocks it.
De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy.
De Lagardere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Djotodia.#T1#
Djotodia wants to clinch
and De Lagardere counters with a good low kick that Djotodia was not able to check.
Djotodia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Djotodia ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere.
Djotodia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Lagardere.
Djotodia misses with a straight right.
De Lagardere moves out of range of the leg kick from Djotodia.
Djotodia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Djotodia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djotodia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lagardere.
Djotodia flicks out a counter leg kick but De Lagardere steps away.
De Lagardere walks into a stiff left hand from Djotodia.#T2#
De Lagardere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Lagardere there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Djotodia cracks De Lagardere with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can De Lagardere 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. De Lagardere looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djotodia misses with a hook. De Lagardere ducked under it nicely.
De Lagardere clobbers Djotodia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Lagardere misses with a jab to the body
and Djotodia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#De Lagardere is rocked!
De Lagardere keeps the fight on the outside.
Djotodia doesn't manage to clinch there - De Lagardere circles away.
Djotodia ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws a lazy right hand but Djotodia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Lagardere misses with an uppercut. Djotodia saw that one coming.
De Lagardere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henri De Lagardere.
I think De Lagardere has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Catara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Catara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo stuns Catara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick.
Elizondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catara under the eye.
Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elizondo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Catara moved away.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catara.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Catara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Catara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Elizondo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Catara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Catara tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Catara ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Catara throws a sloppy head kick
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Catara throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Catara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Catara moved away.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo misses with a leg kick
and Catara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catara walks into a jab.#CL2#
Catara drives through and clinches with Elizondo against the ropes.
Elizondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Catara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Catara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Catara breaks from the clinch.
Catara doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Elizondo misses the jab.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elizondo throws a low kick, looking for Catara's leg but Catara calmly moves out of range.
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catara. #CL2#
Catara clinches with his opponent.
Elizondo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Catara pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Elizondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Catara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Catara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Elizondo digs a right hand into Catara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Catara's gas tank. #T1#
Elizondo lands a nice knee to the body.
Catara has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Catara gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo looking to throw knees to the head but Catara is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Catara has him pinned against the ropes.
Elizondo stalling against the ropes.
Catara has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Catara is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Catara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Elizondo misses #CL2#
and Catara counters by clinching up.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Catara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catara can do to turn this around?#T2#
Elizondo lands a nice shot that snaps Catara's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Elizondo blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Catara clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Catara. #BC2#
Catara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Catara is out of range.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Catara closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Elizondo pushes off an throws an elbow but Catara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Catara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elizondo trying to stall but Catara improves his position.
Elizondo tries to break the clinch but Catara is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Catara checks it well.
Catara tries to counter with a clinch but Elizondo shakes him off and moves away.
Catara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catara tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Catara looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. #CL2#
Catara forces Elizondo back against the ropes and clinches.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Catara. #BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo checks a low kick from Catara.
Catara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Catara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Catara moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Catara is keeping busy.#BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Catara.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Catara moves out of range.
Elizondo scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Catara staying out of range there.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Catara didn't see that one coming.
Catara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Catara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a nice leg kick.
Catara wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Catara rushes Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elizondo as Catara tries to tie him up. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catara wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Catara counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Catara's head but Catara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Catara as he checks the leg kick.
Catara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Elizondo.
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Catara clinches. #BC2#
Catara manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo throws a solid leg kick but Catara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Elizondo.
Dan Catara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elizondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elizondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elizondo, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dan Catara spoke after the fight, saying 'Should have won this one...'.

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Quick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quick connects with an inside leg kick.
Quick throws a poor cross that misses
and De Lagardere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quick swings for the body but De Lagardere moves out of range.
We've been informed that Quick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Quick throws an off balance right hand
and De Lagardere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quick throws a right hand that misses
and De Lagardere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quick misses with a body shot
and De Lagardere counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quick thinking.
Quick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Lagardere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Quick is predictable there
and De Lagardere counters with a nice body shot.
Quick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere.
Quick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Lagardere.
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!
De Lagardere scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Lagardere, as that shot connected. #T1#
De Lagardere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quick walks into a straight right hand from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a slapping body shot.
De Lagardere throws a sloppy body shot
and Quick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere staying out of range there.
De Lagardere scores with a hook.
Quick misses with a left hand
letting De Lagardere counter with a right hand.
Quick swings widly with a right hand
and De Lagardere counters with a nice uppercut.
Quick scores with a spinning back kick!
Quick lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from De Lagardere misses its intended target.
Quick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Lagardere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quick loads up on a big right hand but De Lagardere slips the punch.
De Lagardere lands with a cross.
De Lagardere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Lagardere lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from De Lagardere misses its intended target.
De Lagardere darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Lagardere scores with the left hand. Quick knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri De Lagardere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Quick throws an off balance right hand
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lagardere misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from De Lagardere.
Quick lands a slapping body shot.
Quick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Lagardere.
De Lagardere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quick.
De Lagardere moves out of range as Quick strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
De Lagardere walks into a big right hand from Quick and goes down! The referee sends Quick to a neutral corner as De Lagardere gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely.
Quick misses with an uppercut. De Lagardere saw that one coming.#T1#
De Lagardere drops his guard momentarily, allowing Quick to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes De Lagardere! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Quick takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dru Quick!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dru Quick waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Whok throws a quick inside leg kick.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Whok moves out of range.
Whok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BySubtraction.#CL2#
Whok takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Whok.
Whok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Whok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BySubtraction avoids it.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
BySubtraction takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Whok avoids the damage to the body.
Whok scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Whok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whok lands an elbow just above BySubtraction 's eye.
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but BySubtraction has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whok misses with an elbow strike.
BySubtraction avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
BySubtraction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whok blocks it with crossed arms.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whok.
Whok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whok is defending well for now.
Whok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Whok.
Whok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BySubtraction is breathing heavily.
Whok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whok avoids it.
Whok landing knees to the head.
Whok lands an elbow just above BySubtraction 's eye.
Whok digs a right hand underneath BySubtraction's ribcage. BySubtraction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whok scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whok has him pressed against the ropes.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
Whok digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whok lands with a left to the head.
BySubtraction takes an elbow to the temple.
Whok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whok lands with a right to the head.
Whok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whok told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Good body shot from Whok.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through BySubtraction's defenses.
Whok lands a knee to the head.
BySubtraction is trying to force a seperation but Whok has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Whok.
Whok lands a right hand.
Whok lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Whok.
Whok with a knee to the head. #ROC2#BySubtraction is rocked!
Nice body punch from Whok - that landed with a thud.
Oh BySubtraction is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whok lands a right hand.
Whok lands a shoulder strike.
Whok breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks BySubtraction with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! BySubtraction looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. BySubtraction get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Piger Whok!
Piger Whok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Taurus staying out of range there.
Carretero misses with a straight right.
Carretero misses the jab.
Carretero connects with a body shot.
Carretero misses with an uppercut. Taurus saw that one coming.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carretero throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carretero.
Carretero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Carretero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carretero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carretero 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Carretero is out of range.
It looked like Carretero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - Carretero had a free shot at his head there.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carretero can pounce on him.
Taurus lands with a nice body kick.
Taurus throws a jab when Carretero was well out of range.
Carretero connects with a nice looking jab.
Carretero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Carretero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taurus catches Carretero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Carretero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carretero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Taurus 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!
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Carretero off balance momentarily.
Taurus checks the leg kick.
Taurus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cristóforo Carretero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taurus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carretero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carretero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carretero checks a leg kick nicely.
Carretero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Carretero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Taurus cracks Carretero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Carretero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Carretero is predictable there
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carretero throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carretero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Carretero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Carretero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carretero.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Carretero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carretero throws a body shot but no joy.
Carretero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Carretero blocks the leg kick.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Carretero.
Taurus connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Carretero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Carretero.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.#T1#
Carretero is looking to slow Taurus down with leg kicks.
Carretero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taurus feints a counter leg kick.
Carretero throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Taurus.
Carretero connects with a looping right hand.
Taurus throws a shot to the body.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taurus tests Carretero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carretero misses with a straight right.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carretero throws out the jab.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carretero misses with a looping right.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Carretero's shoulder, as Carretero tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carretero.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cristóforo Carretero is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carretero tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Carretero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
Carretero throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Carretero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Carretero.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carretero doesn't seem bothered though.
Taurus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taurus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carretero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carretero throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Carretero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taurus. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carretero.
Carretero tries a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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#
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carretero.
Carretero misses with a hook
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carretero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus slips a jab from Carretero.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carretero walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carretero's hands.
A jab from Carretero misses.
Carretero ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Carretero misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carretero misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carretero.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Carretero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carretero connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Taurus scores with a jab.
Carretero missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus lands with a cross.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carretero moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carretero checks it well.
Carretero misses with a low kick.
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Carretero.
That kick from Carretero tenderised Taurus's leg. Taurus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carretero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carretero throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.#T2#
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
Carretero looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Carretero throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Carretero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taurus.
Taurus throws a good cross that connects.
Carretero slips a straight right by Taurus.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Taurus blocks the leg kick.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Carretero ducks down to avoid it.
Carretero misses the jab.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Carretero missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Carretero's head.
Taurus blocks a leg kick.
Taurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Taurus.
Well Carretero 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
A jab from Black misses.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Elizondo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Black just manages to avoid it.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Black misses.
Black tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elizondo counters with an outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Black takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Black misses with a low kick.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Black swinging wildly here.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Black loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo with a jab.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Black closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Black. #BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black misses the jab.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elizondo misses with a double jab.
Black looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
Black misses with a hook.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black punishes Elizondo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo blocks a jab.
Black lands an overhand right.
Black misses with a low kick.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Jab, jab by Black - just one landing.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Black throws a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Black manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Black instigates a clinch. #T2#
Black tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black working aggressively here.
Black tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
Elizondo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Black. #CL2#
Black gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Black's knee momentarily.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elizondo counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black misses with a hook.
Elizondo tried to counter with a leg kick but Black avoided it.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Black misses with a body shot
and Elizondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black wants to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Black lands an overhand right.#T1#
Black tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Elizondo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab. #CL2#
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands a body shot.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Black misses.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Elizondo as he connects with a hook.
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Elizondo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Elizondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Elizondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaizka Elizondo.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: H36 -FINAL BATTLE-
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##KD#
Magomedov staggers De Lagardere with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! De Lagardere looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere misses with a body shot.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov cracks De Lagardere with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! De Lagardere 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 De Lagardere is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! De Lagardere could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: H34
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Van Hire is out of range.
Van Hire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Van Hire circles away and keeps his distance.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
It looked like Van Hire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hire's shoulder, as Van Hire tries to avoid the shot.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Van Hire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Van Hire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Hire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Van Hire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Van Hire.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Hire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Hire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Van Hire ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hire is just out of range.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Hire walks into a jab.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Hire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction scores with a body shot.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Van Hire counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! BySubtraction goes down! Van Hire rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... BySubtraction 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!#ROC#BySubtraction is rocked!
BySubtraction drops his guard momentarily, allowing Van Hire to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes BySubtraction! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Van Hire takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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