Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Atherton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Atherton gets a double leg takedown into Sven's guard.
Sven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Atherton chips away with some ground and pound.
Atherton preventing the sweep.
Sven looking to control.
Atherton throws a big right hand that misses.
Sven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sven tries to get out of the position.
Atherton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atherton cracks Sven with a solid left hand.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Sven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atherton on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atherton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atherton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atherton throwing strikes from guard but Sven blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atherton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Good exchange - Sven coming out on top.
Sven lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Atherton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atherton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sven wants to control but Atherton postures up.
Atherton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atherton is working Sven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sven is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atherton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atherton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Atherton working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
Atherton cracks Sven with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Atherton working the ground and pound from side control.
Sven is trying to control Atherton's posture but Atherton avoids it.
Sven is trying to get back to half guard.
Atherton is putting a hurting on Sven here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sven taking punishment in the form of punches.
Atherton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sven takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Sven avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atherton.
Atherton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sven down.
Sven is looking to reverse the position.
Sven is not content to let Atherton control the position.
Atherton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sven to see if he's OK.
Atherton grinds an elbow into Sven's temple.
Sven tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sven wants to control but Atherton postures up.
Sven is looking for a sweep.
Atherton working the body and head with strikes.
Atherton is putting a hurting on Sven here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sven tries to buck Atherton off but Atherton is having none of it.
Sven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Atherton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atherton winds up and cracks Sven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atherton working the head and body with strikes.
Sven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atherton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Atherton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atherton working over Sven with some ground and pound. Sven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sven tries to roll over but Atherton keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Atherton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sven lands with a right hand.
Sven throws a shot to the body.
Sven digs a good body shot into Atherton's ribs.
Atherton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atherton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sven to score with a decent uppercut.
Sven misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven lands a jab.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Sven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sven.
Sven lands with a shot to the body.
Sven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Atherton pushes Sven up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Atherton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Atherton manages to end up in side control.
Sven on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sven is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Atherton scoring with punches from side control.
Sven can't do much from the bottom here.
Sven takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atherton trying to control the action but Sven is working from the bottom.
Sven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Atherton connects with a decent elbow.
Sven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Atherton off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Sven is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Atherton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB#
Sven working for a choke but Atherton reverses nicely into Sven 's guard.
Sven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atherton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Atherton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atherton looking to sit in guard and control but Sven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Atherton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sven manages to pass to side control.
Sven wants to pass to mount but Atherton is defending the position.
Sven working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Atherton's thigh. Atherton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sven trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

God Sven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sven catches Atherton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sven lands with a shot to the body.
Sven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atherton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atherton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atherton takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Atherton moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Atherton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sven regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atherton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michael Atherton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Atherton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atherton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sven keeping moving, preventing Atherton from controlling successfully.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atherton scoring with some ground and pound.
Atherton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atherton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Atherton works over Sven with some ground and pound from guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left and a right from Sven both land. Nice combination.
Sven scores with a shot to the body.
Atherton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sven digs a good body shot into Atherton's ribs.#TD2#
Atherton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sven on his heels. He'll look to pass Sven's guard now, I'm sure.
Atherton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atherton landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atherton defends it easily.#T3#
Sven keeping moving, preventing Atherton from controlling successfully.
Sven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Atherton scoring with punches to the head and body. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Atherton darts in trying to clinch
and Sven counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Atherton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
God Sven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sven scores with a shot to the body.
Sven thuds a left hand into Atherton's body.
Sven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven cracks Atherton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atherton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Atherton is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
God Sven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sven 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... God Sven!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Atherton enables Nightmare to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atherton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nightmare trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atherton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Nightmare gets to his feet - Atherton follows without any prompting.
Nightmare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nightmare darts in and clinches Atherton up against the cage.
Atherton is trying to break the clinch but Nightmare is controlling him.#BC2#
Nightmare manages to break the clinch.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Nightmare shoots in and bounces Atherton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Atherton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nightmare prevents Atherton from getting back to his feet.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Atherton keeps moving.
Nightmare won't allow Atherton to get back to his feet. #T2##SU2#
Nightmare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Atherton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nightmare.
Nightmare has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMAH League and Warrior Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nightmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atherton keeps working.
Nightmare sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Atherton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Nightmare wants to control for a moment but Atherton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nightmare slips a nice elbow through Atherton's hands, connecting with Atherton's forehead.
Atherton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Atherton wants to get back to his feet.
Nightmare stalling away here and it's allowed Atherton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Atherton keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nightmare might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atherton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nightmare prevents Atherton from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atherton keeping moving, preventing Nightmare from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atherton but Atherton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atherton pinned against the cage. Atherton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Nightmare dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nightmare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
Atherton keeps the fight on the outside.
Atherton misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely.
Atherton misses with a looping left.
A jab from Nightmare misses.
It looked like Atherton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Nightmare slips a jab from Atherton.
Atherton avoids the head kick by Nightmare.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton throws a body punch but Nightmare moves out of range. #CL2#
Nightmare clinches up against the cage.
Nightmare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Atherton working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nightmare pulls Atherton into guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Nightmare throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atherton escapes and throws Nightmare's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nightmare tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Atherton wants to stand but Nightmare is controlling his arm.
Atherton tries to stand but Nightmare controls the position and pulls Atherton into his guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position.
Nightmare wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Atherton is now in half guard.
It looks like Atherton is going to stand back up.
Nightmare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atherton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nightmare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nightmare wants to get back to his feet but Atherton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nightmare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nightmare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atherton wanted to stand there but Nightmare had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cody Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nightmare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Atherton misses the target.
Nightmare shoots in looking for a takedown. Atherton tries to sprawl out of it but Nightmare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atherton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atherton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nightmare unleashes a big counter combination but Atherton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Nightmare tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atherton is looking for a counter combo.
Mark Atherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Nightmare.
Nightmare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atherton circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare misses with a series of wild punches.
Nightmare tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Mark Atherton will probably get the nod.
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#
Nightmare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atherton swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches.
Nightmare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atherton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atherton working hard to break the clinch.
Atherton tries to break the clinch but Nightmare is controlling the position.
Atherton has had enough of the clinch but Nightmare keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nightmare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare shoots in and drives through. Atherton sprawls well.
Atherton is looking to counter punch.
Mark Atherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Nightmare.
Nightmare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atherton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nightmare somewhat.#T1#
Nightmare will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nightmare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Atherton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Nightmare darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atherton pushes Nightmare off looking to stand but Nightmare dives back in and keeps control.
Nightmare wants to control but Atherton is keeping him busy.
Nightmare is just content to waste time from the top position. Atherton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Nightmare wants to pass the guard but Atherton is keeping the position.
Nightmare trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nightmare throws an elbow that misses. Atherton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nightmare's guard. Nice move by Atherton!#REVR#
Cody Nightmare has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nightmare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nightmare is looking for a triangle here but Atherton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Nightmare can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atherton tries to stand but Nightmare is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nightmare is trying to get back to his feet.
Nightmare trying his best to control but Atherton has mounted him.
Nightmare tries to lock up and control but Atherton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atherton controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare tries to hold on but Atherton postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atherton 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Atherton!
A relieved looking Mark Atherton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Materla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Materla breaks the clinch.
Materla avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Atherton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atherton! But no joy.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atherton! But no joy.
Materla shoots for a takedown but Atherton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atherton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materla moves away.
Atherton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materla.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
Atherton throws a hook but Materla avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Materla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atherton pinned against the cage. Atherton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Atherton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Materla ducks under a wild hook from Atherton.
Materla throws a big counter combination but Atherton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Atherton gets tackled into the cage by Materla. Materla maintains the clinch.
Atherton tries to break the clinch but Materla is controlling the position.
Atherton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materla is keeping busy.
Atherton is trying to break free.
Atherton wants to break free but Materla has control.
Atherton leaning against his opponent.
Atherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materla is stalling here.
Materla is trying to force a seperation but Atherton has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atherton avoids a wild elbow strike from Materla.
Materla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atherton's efforts to push away.
Materla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Materla tries to break free but Atherton pushes him back against the cage.
Materla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Materla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Atherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Materla will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atherton up against the cage.
We've been informed that Atherton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atherton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atherton tries to break free but Materla pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Materla gets control of Atherton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Materla will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atherton is looking to stand up but Materla won't let him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materla working a defensive guard but Atherton passes into half guard.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Atherton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materla shoots in but Atherton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Atherton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materla.
Atherton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materla.
Materla dives in for a single leg takedown but Atherton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atherton is trying to break free.
Materla is trying to pull guard but Atherton has him pressed against the cage.
Atherton wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it.
Materla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton stops a takedown attempt from Materla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atherton has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atherton as Materla tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atherton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Materla tries to pull guard but Atherton holds him up against the cage and eventually Materla drops back down to his feet.
Atherton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atherton prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atherton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Atherton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #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.
Atherton trying to control the position but instead, Materla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atherton into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Atherton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Materla can't break the clinch.
Atherton is trying to force a seperation but Materla has the dominant position.
Materla goes for a takedown attempt but Atherton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atherton misses with a looping right.
Atherton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Atherton misses with a looping left.
As Atherton looks to move away, Materla throws a big counter combo but Atherton just gets out of the way.
Atherton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materla moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Materla dives in for a single leg takedown but Atherton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atherton wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it.
Atherton is trying to break the clinch but Materla has him pressed against the cage.
Atherton is looking to break free of the clinch but Materla has double underhooks.
Atherton wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atherton walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materla.
Atherton misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Materla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atherton misses with a looping right.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
Atherton misses with a looping right.
Materla blocks a jab.
Atherton throws a lazy right hand but Materla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Materla does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Atherton.
Materla tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Atherton leaves Materla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton misses with a straight right.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materla was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Atherton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Materla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Materla just misses with a punch to the body.
Atherton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atherton just misses with a punch to the body.
Atherton throws a hook to the side of Materla's head but Materla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atherton.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla slips a straight right by Atherton.
Materla has a takedown stuffed.
Atherton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark Atherton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Atherton throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materla fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Atherton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atherton misses with a right hand #CL#
and Materla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Materla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Atherton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atherton throws a jab when Materla was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Atherton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Atherton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michal Materla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Atherton misses.
Materla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Mark Atherton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Materla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Materla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Atherton throws a body punch but Materla moves out of range.
Atherton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atherton throws out the jab.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
As Atherton looks to move away, Materla throws a big counter combo but Atherton just gets out of the way.
Atherton throws an overhand right that lands on Materla's shoulder, as Materla tries to avoid the shot.
Atherton throws a jab when Materla was well out of range.#T3#
Materla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Materla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Atherton loads up on a big right hand but Materla slips the punch.
Materla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materla.
Atherton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atherton misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Atherton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atherton misses with a looping left.#T4#
Materla tries to clinch but Atherton is having none of it.
Materla tries to clinch up but Atherton circles away and keeps his distance.
Materla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atherton.
Materla misses with a head kick.
Materla slips a straight right by Atherton.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Materla is just out of range.
Atherton throws a hook but Materla avoids it easily.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Materla is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atherton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Materla.
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atherton misses the jab.
Materla attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atherton 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Atherton blocks a head kick by Jackson. #CL#
Atherton has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Atherton wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Atherton postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Atherton from controlling successfully.
Atherton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atherton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a big elbow that misses.
Atherton stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Atherton connects with a couple of short punches.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Atherton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atherton stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Atherton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Atherton trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Atherton distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atherton with a nice head shot there.
Atherton landing with the ground and pound.
Atherton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atherton with a nice head shot there.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atherton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Atherton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atherton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atherton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atherton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Atherton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Atherton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Atherton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Atherton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Atherton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Atherton landing some decent shots from guard.
Atherton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atherton lands a couple of digs.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atherton wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atherton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson wants to stand but Atherton is controlling the position.
Atherton connects with a couple of short punches.
Atherton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atherton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Atherton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atherton has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atherton connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Atherton from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Atherton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atherton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Atherton up against the cage in a clinch.
Atherton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atherton tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson has Atherton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atherton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Atherton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Atherton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Atherton counters by moving into the clinch.
Atherton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atherton leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Atherton clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Atherton holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Atherton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atherton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atherton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atherton tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atherton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Atherton has him pressed against the cage.
Atherton wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Atherton has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atherton after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Atherton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atherton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atherton prevents the takedown attempt.
Akilli Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atherton prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atherton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown. #T4#
Atherton stops a takedown attempt from Jackson. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atherton tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Atherton looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Atherton. Atherton looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Atherton. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Akilli Jackson!

Event: Grunge 60: Mother Love Bone
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Britton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Britton looks OK. Jones waves Britton back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Britton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Britton out cold! What a finish! Jones is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones 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.
The defeated Tel Britton had this to say: '...Next time.'.

Event: BKFC 16 - Lahey vs Bostic
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Jordan throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Geno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Geno lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan takes a swing at Del Geno's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing. #CL2#
Del Geno takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Del Geno.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Del Geno.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Geno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Del Geno lands an uppercut.
Del Geno pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Del Geno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Del Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Del Geno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Geno slowing the pace effectively.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Geno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Geno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Del Geno lands with a left to the head.
Del Geno works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Del Geno.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Del Geno blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Geno.
Del Geno trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
Del Geno is struggling to control the position.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Jordan is rocked!
Del Geno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Del Geno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Geno flashes Jordan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jordan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jordan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Del Geno punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paolo Del Geno!
Paolo Del Geno is the new bantamweight champion!
Paolo Del Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jim Jordan had this to say: 'See me in the streets. '.

Event: TUF Season 1 - Round 1
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sirne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minotaur's guard.
Sirne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sirne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sirne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Minotaur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minotaur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sirne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sirne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirne keeping moving, preventing Minotaur from controlling successfully.
Minotaur is looking to work some ground and pound but Sirne has wrist control.#T1#
Sirne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minotaur is one step ahead there.
Minotaur wanted to stand there but Sirne had control of the position.
Minotaur being controlled here momentarily.
Minotaur tries to stand but Sirne is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minotaur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minotaur wants to stand but Sirne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Minotaur is fighting to break Sirne's control of his arms but Sirne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sirne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minotaur is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Minotaur is trying to maintain the position but Sirne is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Minotaur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sirne pulls his head out easily.
Minotaur is trying to control but can't.
Minotaur wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minotaur wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sirne gets the takedown into side control.
Minotaur tries to bench press Sirne off him but Sirne keeps the position.
Minotaur seems a little lost for a moment, as Sirne dominates the positioning.
Sirne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Minotaur for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Minotaur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sirne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Jules Sirne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Minotaur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minotaur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sirne circles away.#TD#
Sirne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minotaur is looking to stand back up but Sirne counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Minotaur. #REVB#
Minotaur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sirne passes into half guard.
Minotaur wants to control but Sirne is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirne is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Minotaur tries to kick Sirne off but Sirne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minotaur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sirne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minotaur is trying to control but can't.
Minotaur throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minotaur tries to roll over but Sirne keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minotaur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sirne stays in close to Minotaur's body and controls the position.
Minotaur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sirne is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sirne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirne checks the leg kick.
Sirne blocks a head kick by Minotaur.
Minotaur tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Minotaur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sirne's waist but Sirne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minotaur off to one side.
Sirne feinted with a counter takedown.
Minotaur shoots for a takedown but Sirne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jules Sirne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqrabuamelu Minotaur.#CL2#
Minotaur rushes Sirne and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sirne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Minotaur regains guard immediately.
Sirne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Minotaur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirne stopping the sweep attempt from Minotaur.
Minotaur is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Minotaur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sirne is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Sirne stays in close to Minotaur's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sirne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sirne showed some decent athleticism there.
Minotaur wants to control but Sirne is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Sirne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sirne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minotaur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Minotaur takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Minotaur wants to control but Sirne postures up.
Sirne controlling the position.
Minotaur is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minotaur is trying to work for a sweep but Sirne has mounted him!
Minotaur is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Sirne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minotaur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minotaur manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sirne working over Minotaur with some ground and pound. Minotaur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Minotaur is trying to stand up here but Sirne is controlling him well.
Jules Sirne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minotaur is looking to improve his position.
Sirne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sirne wants to pass to mount but Minotaur is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sirne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minotaur wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Minotaur is trying to stand.
Sirne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jules Sirne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minotaur tries to get to full guard but Sirne has control of the leg.
Sirne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minotaur tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sirne has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sirne unloading with bombs!
Minotaur is trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Minotaur tries to hold on but Sirne pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Sirne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sirne, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Sirne!

Event: HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Wife Got Aids walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Southanouvong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wife Got Aids throws an off balance right hand
and Southanouvong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wife Got Aids uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Southanouvong misses with a straight left.
Barneys Wife Got Aids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wife Got Aids tries to keep at a distance but Southanouvong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wife Got Aids scores with a shot to the side of Southanouvong's head.
Southanouvong is trying to maintain a safe position but Wife Got Aids gets an underhook and turns Southanouvong into the cage.
Wife Got Aids working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wife Got Aids fails to land.
Wife Got Aids scores with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife Got Aids lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Southanouvong or not.
Wife Got Aids swings wildly with an uppercut but Southanouvong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southanouvong 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.
Southanouvong struggles to land a body shot inside as Wife Got Aids controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife Got Aids lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wife Got Aids looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wife Got Aids blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids tries a body shot but Southanouvong blocks it.
Wife Got Aids scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Southanouvong is trying to stall.
Southanouvong blocks an uppercut.
Wife Got Aids avoids a wild elbow strike from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wife Got Aids fails to land.
Wife Got Aids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Southanouvong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southanouvong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wife Got Aids blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids working aggressively here.
Wife Got Aids tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wife Got Aids lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids misses with some punches.
Wife Got Aids scores with a shoulder strike.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
A short left from Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong is trying to maintain a safe position but Wife Got Aids gets an underhook and turns Southanouvong into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Southanouvong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Wife Got Aids looking to stall.
Southanouvong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Wife Got Aids breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wife Got Aids ducks under a wild hook from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong walks into a straight right hand from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids throws a nice inside leg kick.
Southanouvong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wife Got Aids dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wife Got Aids thows a left - swing and a miss!
Southanouvong is looking to counter punch.
Wife Got Aids works Southanouvong's body with a nice hook.
Wife Got Aids throws a leg kick but Southanouvong moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Southanouvong ducks under a wild hook from Wife Got Aids.
A nice leg kick from Wife Got Aids, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wife Got Aids lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Wife Got Aids pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wife Got Aids misses with a low kick.
Southanouvong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Southanouvong just misses with a punch to the body.
Southanouvong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wife Got Aids missing with a left hand there. Southanouvong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Southanouvong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wife Got Aids throws an overhand right that lands on Southanouvong's shoulder, as Southanouvong tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Southanouvong misses the target.
Wife Got Aids moves out of range as Southanouvong strikes.
Wife Got Aids throws a jab when Southanouvong was well out of range.
Wife Got Aids fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wife Got Aids steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws a shot from downtown. Wife Got Aids moves away and avoids it.
Southanouvong throws an overhand right that lands on Wife Got Aids's shoulder, as Wife Got Aids tries to avoid the shot.
Wife Got Aids tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southanouvong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife Got Aids.
An attempted straight right counter from Southanouvong misses the target.
Southanouvong moves out of range as Wife Got Aids strikes.#T4#
Wife Got Aids throws a jab but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wife Got Aids lands a nice looking body shot.
Wife Got Aids lands a body shot.
Southanouvong checks the leg kick.
Southanouvong moves forwards but Wife Got Aids connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wife Got Aids scores with a sloppy right hand. Southanouvong should have avoided that one.
Wife Got Aids displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southanouvong throws out the jab.
Southanouvong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids throws a hook but Southanouvong blocks it.
Southanouvong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Southanouvong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wife Got Aids counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids throws a lazy right hand but Southanouvong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southanouvong throws a body shot but no joy.
Southanouvong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong misses with a wild body shot.
Wife Got Aids uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southanouvong.
Southanouvong is looking to clinch but Wife Got Aids is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barneys Wife Got Aids dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A good leg kick by Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids stuns Southanouvong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wife Got Aids swings widly with a right hand
and Southanouvong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Southanouvong ducks under a wild hook from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids's corner calls for a 1-2. Wife Got Aids obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southanouvong connects with a body shot.
Wife Got Aids is looking to land body kicks.
Southanouvong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Wife Got Aids does it's job there.
Southanouvong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Wife Got Aids rushes Southanouvong and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids is working Southanouvong over against the cage.
Wife Got Aids misses with a body punch.
Wife Got Aids wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Southanouvong pushes Wife Got Aids back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Wife Got Aids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southanouvong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Southanouvong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Southanouvong throws a punch but it's blocked by Wife Got Aids.
Barneys Wife Got Aids seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wife Got Aids tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wife Got Aids on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Southanouvong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Wife Got Aids swings wildly with an uppercut but Southanouvong uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Southanouvong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
A short uppercut from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Southanouvong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wife Got Aids misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wife Got Aids has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Southanouvong lands a hook that snaps the head of Wife Got Aids backwards.
Wife Got Aids blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife Got Aids lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Southanouvong blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids blocking some punches.
Southanouvong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southanouvong taking a breather.
Wife Got Aids working aggressively here.
Wife Got Aids softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wife Got Aids fails to land.
Southanouvong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Southanouvong stalling in the clinch but Wife Got Aids improves position.
Southanouvong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wife Got Aids dodges an elbow strike from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids works on Southanouvong's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Wife Got Aids.
A nice left hand lands by Wife Got Aids. #BC2#
Wife Got Aids escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wife Got Aids misses the jab.
Southanouvong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wife Got Aids connects with a leg kick.
Southanouvong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Southanouvong thuds his right hand into Wife Got Aids's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Southanouvong missing with a left hand there. Wife Got Aids was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barneys Wife Got Aids seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wife Got Aids lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Southanouvong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wife Got Aids connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southanouvong scrambles back to his feet.
Wife Got Aids looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wife Got Aids buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Southanouvong staying out of range there.
Southanouvong lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Wife Got Aids.#T4#
Wife Got Aids looks to land a left hand but Southanouvong moved out of range nicely.
Wife Got Aids throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Southanouvong on the side of the head.
Wife Got Aids thuds a left hand into Southanouvong's body.
Wife Got Aids smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Southanouvong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Southanouvong misses with a double jab
and Wife Got Aids counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Southanouvong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong blocks a leg kick.
Wife Got Aids fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southanouvong on the side of the head.
Southanouvong throws a hook to the side of Wife Got Aids's head but Wife Got Aids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Southanouvong misses.
Wife Got Aids throws an off balance right hand
and Southanouvong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong misses with a right hand
and Wife Got Aids counters with a low kick, right behind Southanouvong 's knee.
Wife Got Aids tries to clinch up but Southanouvong circles away and keeps his distance.
Wife Got Aids displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southanouvong throws out the jab.
Wife Got Aids gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barneys Wife Got Aids will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wife Got Aids throws out a loose jab but Southanouvong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wife Got Aids scores with a shot to the body.
Wife Got Aids fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Southanouvong is out of range.
Wife Got Aids dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Southanouvong. That did some damage!
Wife Got Aids lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Southanouvong throws a lazy right hand but Wife Got Aids sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southanouvong throws a hook but Wife Got Aids avoids it easily.
Wife Got Aids misses the shot to the body.
Southanouvong scores with a shot to the body.
Wife Got Aids takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Southanouvong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wife Got Aids throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife Got Aids is looking to chop away at Southanouvong's legs.
A jab from Southanouvong misses.
Wife Got Aids tried to score with a low kick but Southanouvong checks it.
Wife Got Aids's corner calls for a 1-2. Wife Got Aids obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wife Got Aids uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southanouvong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife Got Aids swats away the attempt to clinch by Southanouvong.#T1#
Wife Got Aids chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut. Wife Got Aids saw that one coming.
Southanouvong 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.
Wife Got Aids lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wife Got Aids looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wife Got Aids with a nice calf kick.
Southanouvong looks to land a left hand but Wife Got Aids moved out of range nicely.
Southanouvong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southanouvong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wife Got Aids throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wife Got Aids fails with an attempt to clinch.
Southanouvong throwing a counter right hand but Wife Got Aids manages to avoid it.
Wife Got Aids cracks a nice hook into Southanouvong's ribs.
Southanouvong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife Got Aids.
Wife Got Aids on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Southanouvong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wife Got Aids sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barneys Wife Got Aids is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Wife Got Aids closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wife Got Aids throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong throws a punch but it's blocked by Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wife Got Aids lands a nice shot to the body.
Southanouvong looking to stall.
Southanouvong is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wife Got Aids.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Southanouvong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wife Got Aids's brow.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Wife Got Aids blocks an elbow strike from Southanouvong.
A head punch on the inside from Southanouvong fails to land.
Southanouvong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Southanouvong misses with the head strike.
Wife Got Aids throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong. #T3#
Wife Got Aids tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Southanouvong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wife Got Aids misses with some punches.
Southanouvong misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws a head punch that misses.
Southanouvong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wife Got Aids's elbow.
Southanouvong pushes off an throws an elbow but Wife Got Aids leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wife Got Aids misses with a punch to the body.
Wife Got Aids has a couple of punches blocked by Southanouvong.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wife Got Aids lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southanouvong backwards.
Southanouvong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wife Got Aids misses with a punch on the inside.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Wife Got Aids tries to throw a body punch but Southanouvong avoids it by throwing Wife Got Aids back against the cage.
Wife Got Aids lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wife Got Aids misses with some punches.
Wife Got Aids has a couple of punches blocked by Southanouvong. #T4#
Southanouvong takes a shot to the head.
Wife Got Aids lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wife Got Aidss head.
Wife Got Aids working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Wife Got Aids lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southanouvong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wife Got Aids.
Southanouvong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wife Got Aids doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wife Got Aids fails to land.
Wife Got Aids blocking some punches.
Southanouvong lands a hook that snaps the head of Wife Got Aids backwards.
Wife Got Aids misses with a body punch.
Southanouvong misses with an elbow over the top.
Wife Got Aids misses with a punch on the inside.
Wife Got Aids digs a right hand into Southanouvong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Southanouvong's gas tank.
Wife Got Aids swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barneys Wife Got Aids comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wife Got Aids 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Wright misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wright 's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Wright told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Wright wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Wright avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diaz cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright 's head.#T3#
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Wright passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wright prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Wright 's head to control him but Wright postures up.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright 's back!
Wright covering up well under a series of strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Diaz.
Wright covering up well under a series of strikes from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Wright avoids it well and moves away.
Wright avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Wright throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Diaz throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely. #T1#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz throwing strikes here but Wright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Diaz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Cleon Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Pallene stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Crucifix Hill has been cut.
Pallene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pallene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Pallene moves out of range easily.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Pallene's shoulder, as Pallene tries to avoid the shot.
Pallene throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
A big right from Pallene misses.
Pallene misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Hill 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.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill misses the jab.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Pallene scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallene moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Hill rushes Pallene and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Pallene.
Pallene lands with a short shot to the head.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Pallene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pallene throws a head punch that misses.
Pallene is leaning against Hill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hill looks winded!
Pallene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Crucifix Hill's cut even more.
Pallene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pallene lands with a right to the head.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Pallene controls the action.
Pallene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Pallene to work.
Pallene works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pallene.
Pallene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pallene will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hill up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pallene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pallene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Pallene lands a big right hand that drops Hill! The killer instinct kicks in and Pallene finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pallene!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alkyoneus Pallene!
Alkyoneus Pallene 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: C54: Magnus vs. Cook
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Salvatore misses with a double jab
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore lands a high kick!
Darwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darwin throws a head kick that Salvatore semi-blocks.
Darwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salvatore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darwin if he has to take too many more of those.
Salvatore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salvatore tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away.
Salvatore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salvatore tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away. #TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darwin to the mat! Darwin manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvatore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Darwin is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Darwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Darwin stands and steps away. Salvatore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salvatore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Darwin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore throws a shot to the body.
Salvatore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.
Salvatore doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
Salvatore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Salvatore counters with a three punch combo that has Darwin backing up. Darwin nods at Salvatore to acknowledge the strikes.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
Darwin throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Darwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salvatore.
Darwin looks to move to half guard but instead Salvatore has passed into mount! Damn!
Darwin tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.
Salvatore landing punches.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Salvatore is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Salvatore landing strikes from the mount.
Salvatore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salvatore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darwin is looking to escape.
Salvatore punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darwin but Darwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvatore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darwin circles away.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses
and Darwin counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Darwin.
Darwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salvatore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Darwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Salvatore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Darwin to the ground. Salvatore is now in Darwin's guard.#T1#
Salvatore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salvatore wanted to stand there but Darwin had control of the position.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Darwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darwin trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Darwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Darwin, not yet.
Darwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvatore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
Salvatore shoots in but Darwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvatore wants to clinch
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Salvatore connects with a high kick.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown but Darwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvatore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darwin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darwin.
Darwin lands with a straight right. Salvatore didn't see that one coming.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Salvatore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin throws a hook but Salvatore avoids it easily.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses.
Salvatore has his takedown stuffed
and Darwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salvatore thinking. #T4#
Darwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvatore. Salvatore obviously looking to wear him down.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darwin moves out of range as Salvatore throws a body kick. #CL2#
Salvatore has Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Darwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvatore.
Nice takedown defense from Darwin. No joy for Salvatore on that attempt.
It looked like Darwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salvatore tries to clinch up
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Darwin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Darwin blocks a head kick by Salvatore.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salvatore misses with a hook to the body
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to clinch.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Darwin lands with a hook. Salvatore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salvatore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvatore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab. #CL2#
Salvatore moves into range and clinches up with Darwin.
Salvatore avoids the elbow strike from Darwin, against the cage. #T1#
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Darwin trying to control the position but instead, Salvatore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darwin into the cage.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Darwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Charlie Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.#T2#
Salvatore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvatore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Salvatore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvatore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
Salvatore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Salvatore moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore fails to land the takedown.
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL2#
Salvatore has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore.
A short right from Darwin on the inside.
Darwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Salvatore is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
Darwin lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Darwin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Salvatore's head, knocking him out cold! Darwin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Darwin!
Post fight, an emotional Charlie Darwin said 'I WANT ANOTHER SHOT AT THE TITLE! IT'S MY TIME'.

Event: C54: Magnus vs. Cook
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Wallace misses with a double jab. #TD#
Wallace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wallace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wallace's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wallace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kasamsun has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasamsun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasamsun. Kasamsun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasamsun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Kasamsun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
Kasamsun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Kasamsun cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Kasamsun shoots in and gets a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun stands up over Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasamsun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kasamsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Kasamsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasamsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasamsun postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace pulls Kasamsun in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Wallace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wallace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Wallace.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kasamsun.
The referee calls for Kasamsun to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
Kasamsun misses with some punches.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Kasamsun taking a breather.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Kasamsun lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallace.
Nice body punch from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasamsun scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Wallace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallace throws an elbow but misses.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Kasamsun controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Kasamsun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nathan Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasamsun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Wallace tries to sprawl but Kasamsun drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Wallace has one foot on Kasamsun's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kasamsun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wallace under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasamsun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Kasamsun's knee but Kasamsun avoids it well.
Kasamsun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Kasamsun shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wallace manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kasamsun tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun has Wallace pressed against the cage.
Kasamsun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace with a knee to the head.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
Kasamsun pushes Wallace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Kasamsun taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land. #T2#
Kasamsun looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasamsun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallace or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasamsun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Kasamsun.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Kasamsun lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Kasamsun.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasamsun.
Wallace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasamsun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasamsun tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kasamsun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Kasamsun leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallace throws an elbow but misses.
Kasamsun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wallace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasamsun blocks it with crossed arms.
Kasamsun slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wallace throws an elbow but it misses.
Wallace misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Kasamsun has Wallace pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands an elbow that stopped Kasamsun in his tracks for a moment.
Nathan Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Kasamsun misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace letting Kasamsun take a breather here.
Wallace looking to throw knees to the head but Kasamsun is blocking nicely.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
A short right from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun avoiding damage.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Wallace looks to throw a body kick
and Kasamsun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Wallace
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Wallace gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kasamsun to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kasamsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasamsun lands a couple of elbows.
Kasamsun stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wallace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Kasamsun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasamsun throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irong Kasamsun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Kasamsun blocks nicely.
Kasamsun keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace postures up in Kasamsun's guard and throws a big left but Kasamsun blocks it.
Wallace wants to get up but he can't break Kasamsun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kasamsun keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasamsun is retaining full guard.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kasamsun controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasamsun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Kasamsun moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasamsun has time to react.#TD#
Kasamsun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasamsun lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun misses with the ground and pound.
Wallace seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasamsun dominates the positioning.
Kasamsun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasamsun landing strikes.
Kasamsun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kasamsun prevents Wallace from escaping the position.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wallace 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
Our winner, Nathan Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller tried to counter with a leg kick but Francis avoided it.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Muller swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller. #T1#
Francis throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Francis avoids it.
Muller slips under a jab.
Francis scores with a body shot.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Francis connects with a right hand. Muller shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Francis misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Francis.
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Muller slips under a jab from Francis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Francis misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a good low kick that Francis was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Muller sends Francis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Muller is motioning to the referee to let Francis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Muller throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Francis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kill or be Killed'.

Event: KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Bryant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with the body kick
and Takeda counters with a right hand to the body.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Takeda 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.#KD#
Bryant drops Takeda with a beautiful combination! Takeda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Bryant digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takeda is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bryant Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Takeda is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kobe Bryant!
During a confident post fight interview, Kobe Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeo Takeda was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm just getting started. '.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Knox
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Dangerous scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dangerous throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Dangerous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Dangerous's head but Dangerous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Dangerous avoids it well.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Greedy Fight School in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Dangerous knows he should have avoided that one.
Dangerous 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.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Dangerous's body. Dangerous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangerous moves away.
Dangerous missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dangerous checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dangerous.
Dangerous moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dangerous slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
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!
Dangerous ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson defending well as Dangerous loads up on a big left hand.
Dangerous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Anderson throws a body punch but Dangerous moves out of range.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dangerous has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dangerous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Dangerous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dangerous moves away from the strike by Anderson. #CL2#
Dangerous has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dangerous.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerous. #BC2#
Dangerous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Dangerous moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Dangerous needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Dangerous drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Dangerous looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dangerous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson. #T2#
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Dangerous's side.
Dangerous throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Dangerous throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Dangerous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Dangerous takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dangerous manages to avoid it.
Dangerous throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Dangerous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous blocks a jab.
Dangerous throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Dangerous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Dangerous saw that one coming.
Dangerous loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Dangerous throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dangerouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dangerous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Dangerous fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dangerous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dangerous.
It seemed like Dangerous was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dangerous rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Anderson blocks a jab.#T4#
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Lewis Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangerous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dangerous takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dangerous might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Dangerous shakes it off.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson lands with a hook. Dangerous tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Dangerous avoids nicely.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dangerous.
Dangerous throws out a powerful jab.
Dangerous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dangerous scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Dangerous clinches with his opponent.
Dangerous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerous gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dangerous holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dangerous is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Dangerous's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dangerous throws out the jab.
Lewis Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dangerous has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Dangerous slips the punch.
Dangerous throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dangerous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dangerous can do to turn this around?
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dangerous's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dangerous misses the target.
Dangerous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dangerous takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Dangerous throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dangerous has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Dangerous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dangerous! But no joy.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Dangerous.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dangerous just manages to avoid it.
Dangerous ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dangerous takes a step back to recover.
Dangerous throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dangerous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangerous blocks a jab.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangerous.
A little jabbing left from Dangerous on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Dangerous saw that one coming.
Dangerous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson lunges at Dangerous with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dangerous's hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dangerous takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dangerous.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Dangerous has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Dangerous.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Dangerous saw that one coming.
Dangerous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dangerous scrambles back to his feet.
Dangerous misses with a straight left.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Dangerous avoids it.
Dangerous throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Dangerous throws a right hand that misses
and Dangerous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dangerous has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dangerous misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dangerous's hands.
Dangerous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dangerous misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dangerous has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dangerous misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
As Dangerous looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Dangerous just gets out of the way.#T4#
Dangerous throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Dangerous avoids nicely.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dangerous.
Anderson throws the left hand but Dangerous avoids the punch easily.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Dangerous moves his leg out of the way.
Dangerous ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dangerous! But no joy.
Dangerous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dangerous misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Dangerous jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Dangerous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Dangerous manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dangerous misses the jab.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dangerous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dangerous connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Dangerous takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dangerous steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dangerous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson misses the jab.
Dangerous misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Dangerous.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.#T1#
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Dangerous misses with a straight right.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dangerous scores with a punch to the head.
Dangerous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Dangerous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dangerous.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Dangerous moved away.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Dangerous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dangerous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Truly Dangerous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson misses with the body kick
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Dangerous measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Anderson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Truly Dangerous!
Truly Dangerous decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lewis Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'This kid is dangerous. He Is well rounded and I can tell how much time he's spent sparring. Wish the best to him and his team. '.

Event: BKFC - 135/145 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jordan is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jordan has his back to the cage.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan looking to stall.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Jordan working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jordan.
A short right from Jordan.
Shima blocking some punches.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Shima blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Shima misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima prevents a body shot from Jordan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jordan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jim Jordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Shima letting Jordan take a breather here.
Jordan avoiding damage. #T1#
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan effectively controlling the action here.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima working aggressively here. #T2#
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jordan misses with a body punch. #T3#
Shima working aggressively here.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan is trying to stall.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jordan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan clobbers Shima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Shima gets a clinch.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Shima working aggressively here.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards. #T2#
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima takes a shot to the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
A short left from Jordan. #ROC#Shima is rocked!
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shima working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Shima tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jordan!
Jim Jordan 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: CMMA XS2 Bradock v Macropus
Date: Jul 12, 2021

#R1#
Payton misses with a straight right.
Boytsov 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.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boytsov.
Boytsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payton tests Boytsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.#KD2#
Payton drops Boytsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boytsov looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
Payton 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.
Boytsov drops his hands momentarily. Payton doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boytsov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boytsov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
After the fight, Walter Payton 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: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Bandicoot gets caught flat footed, as Kasamsun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kasamsun is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasamsun defends it easily.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kasamsun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot controls Kasamsun momentarily but Kasamsun frees himself.
Kasamsun with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasamsun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasamsun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasamsun passes into half guard.
Kasamsun wants to free his trapped foot but Bandicoot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.
Kasamsun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Kasamsun sits in half guard.
Kasamsun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Kasamsun slips a nice elbow through Bandicoot's hands, connecting with Bandicoot's forehead.
Bandicoot moves into full guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kasamsun is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandicoot works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Bandicoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasamsun is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bandicoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun controlling from the top position.
Bandicoot has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Kasamsun pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a triangle here. Kasamsun is fighting it but it looks tight! Bandicoot pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kasamsun is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Dracul gets the takedown into side control.
Gump takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dracul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gump is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dracul is controlling him well.
Gump managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dracul.
Gump is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dracul scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing that Dracul has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dracul connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gump some visible discomfort.
Dracul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dracul looking to control but instead Gump has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Gump is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Dracul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dracul.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Gump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dracul there.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gump is trying to stand back up but Dracul is controlling him
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
Dracul is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dracul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dracul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Gump is rocked!
Gump wants to stand but Dracul is controlling the position.
Dracul lands a couple of elbows.
Gump is still in real trouble! Can Dracul finish him?
Gump is looking to stand up but Dracul isn't so interested in that idea.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dracul is working for a kimura but Gump is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Dracul is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gump is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dracul fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gump from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dracul! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!
Forrest Gump was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to Jenny'.

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Von Ver Huevan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Francis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Von Ver Huevan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ver Huevan on the side of the head.
Francis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ver Huevan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Von Ver Huevan.
Francis throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Francis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Francis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Von Ver Huevan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ver Huevan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Ver Huevan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a straight left.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Von Ver Huevan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Francis defending well as Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big left hand.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Francis lands a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Von Ver Huevan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ver Huevan manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis misses with a hook. Von Ver Huevan ducked under it nicely.
Francis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ver Huevan.#T3#
Von Ver Huevan throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francis's hands.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ver Huevan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ver Huevan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Ver Huevan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab to the head.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Von Ver Huevan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ver Huevan is breathing heavily.
Von Ver Huevan moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Von Ver Huevan missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Francis lands an overhand right.
Francis throws a hook but Von Ver Huevan avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Von Ver Huevan moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ver Huevan misses the target.
Von Ver Huevan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a left to the body.
Von Ver Huevan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Francis.
Francis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Francis walks into a straight right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Von Ver Huevan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ver Huevan throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Magnus Von Ver Huevan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Francis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Ver Huevan doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Ver Huevan thuds his right hand into Francis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
A big left from Von Ver Huevan misses.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ver Huevan throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
Von Ver Huevan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Francis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Ver Huevan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Francis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ver Huevan. Von Ver Huevan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut is getting worse.
Francis cracks Von Ver Huevan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Von Ver Huevan falls backwards against the cage. Francis follows up with more strikes that drop Von Ver Huevan to his knees. Francis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Von Ver Huevan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
A very excited looking Yohan Francis 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: Grunge 52: Freedom
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Kuzma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Kuzma shakes it off.
Sideman tries a low kick but Kuzma avoids it.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sideman.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzma moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Kuzma is looking for the big counter here.
Kuzma tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Sideman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzma lands a body shot. #BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kuzma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A jab from Kuzma misses.
Sideman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sideman scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzma.
Kuzma connects with a jab.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Kuzma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman tries to land a leg kick but Kuzma saw it coming and moves away.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sideman.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
A low kick from Sideman misses
and Kuzma counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuzma stalks Sideman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sideman's face. Sideman staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzma 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.
Kuzma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sideman circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Sideman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sideman digs a good body shot into Kuzma's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Kuzma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuzma there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Kuzma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman swings for the body but Kuzma moves out of range.
Kuzma wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kuzma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Sideman wants to slow Kuzma down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman thuds a left hand into Kuzma's body.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzma counters with a three punch combo that has Sideman backing up. Sideman nods at Kuzma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Sideman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Kuzma.
Sideman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman lands with a nice combination. Kuzma backs away looking to recover.
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!
Kuzma tries to clinch but Sideman is having none of it.
Sideman wants to land a leg kick but Kuzma is out of range.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sideman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuzma looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sideman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuzma.
Kuzma ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Kuzma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sideman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuzma on the side of the head.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzma is just out of range.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sideman misses the target.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman tries to move into range but Kuzma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuzma lands a front kick.
Kuzma moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Sideman avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Sideman.
Kuzma misses with the body kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzma is still on wobbly legs! Can Sideman finish him?
Sideman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kuzma! Sideman dives in looking to finish! Kuzma is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Kyle Kuzma was interviewed post fight and said 'I will back stronger'.

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