Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sukbunsung connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sukbunsung's guard.
Sukbunsung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control. #REVB#
Sukbunsung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukbunsung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Sukbunsung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung holds on to Adams's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sukbunsung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sukbunsung is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukbunsung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukbunsung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukbunsung keeps working. #SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sukbunsung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face as Sukbunsung controls the position. #T3#
Sukbunsung tries to stand but Adams is controlling his head.
Adams is not content to let Sukbunsung control the position.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams has his arm trapped.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung working away.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Sukbunsung is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sukbunsung takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukbunsung. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sukbunsung lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Sukbunsung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukbunsung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung.
Nice shot lands for Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams checks the leg kick.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukbunsung has time to react.
Sukbunsung throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukbunsung lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams slips under a jab.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams tries to move into range but Sukbunsung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sukbunsung as he jumps to the side.
Sukbunsung lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense.
Sukbunsung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Sukbunsung thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Sukbunsung both land. Nice combination.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Sukbunsung pushes him off.#T3#
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Adams checks a leg kick nicely.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams shoots in but Sukbunsung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Adams closes the distance but Sukbunsung moves to the side
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukbunsung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukbunsung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sukbunsung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams wants to clinch up but Sukbunsung keeps it at a distance.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sukbunsung does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaiyo Sukbunsung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sukbunsung with a nice cross.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sukbunsung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukbunsung dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Sukbunsung clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukbunsung stuffs the takedown.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung pounces like a tiger and cracks Adams with a vicious hook! Adams is down but not out! Sukbunsung follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
After winning the bout, Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Tomate lands a jab.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Tomate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karokaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomate doesn't seem bothered though.
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomate throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Tomate avoids nicely.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomate is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomate. #T1#
Karokaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomate.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiago Tomate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tomate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomate.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Tomate moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomate misses the target.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomate's head backwards.
A slow jab from Tomate misses its intended target.
Tomate misses the jab.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomate cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tomate, as that shot connected.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomate moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomate.
We've been told by Tomate's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tomate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tomate tries to work over Karokaro's front leg with a kick but Karokaro checks it.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomate.
Tomate throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomate throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Tomate, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Karokaro misses.
A low kick from Tomate is predictable there
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomate misses with a body kick.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tomate misses with a hook.#CL#
Tomate takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Tomate misses with a body punch.
Tomate misses with a punch to the body.
Tomate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karokaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomate.
Tomate throws an elbow but it misses.
Tomate can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Tomate lands an elbow that stopped Karokaro in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomate throws a shot to the body.
Tomate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomate throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomate's head.#ROC2#Tomate is rocked!#T4#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Karokaro! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Camden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camden digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Camden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camden scores with a nice strike.
Tampukpuk scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Camden gets caught napping as Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown. Camden manages to retain guard.
Camden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tampukpuk is controlling him.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Camden is keeping the position.
Tampukpuk won't allow Camden to get back to his feet.
Camden keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully.
Camden is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Camden is keeping the position.#ES2#
Camden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Tampukpuk is trying to trip Camden. He has hold of a leg but Camden is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tampukpuk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Camden wants to sweep but no luck.
Camden is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Tampukpuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Camden keeps moving. #T2#
Camden is adopting a defensive guard.
Camden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tampukpuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Camden is retaining full guard.
Camden working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampukpuk throws a big counter combination but Camden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Tampukpuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Camden off the cage and back into range.
Tampukpuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Camden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A lazy left from Camden finds it's target.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampukpuk misses with a head kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tampukpuk.
Camden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tampukpuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tampukpuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tampukpuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Camden is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to get an arm triangle but Camden is defending well. #SUB#
Tampukpuk tries for a kimura but Camden is defending well.
Camden is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Camden.
Camden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tampukpuk is able to avoid easily.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but Camden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camden connects with a looping right hand.
Camden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camden.
Tampukpuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camden throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camden sprawls well. Camden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden throws a jab when Tampukpuk was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tampukpuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Camden, which made it look bad. #T1#
A low kick lands for Camden.
Camden ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Tampukpuk avoids it this time.
Camden misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Camden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tampukpuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tampukpuk feinted with a counter takedown.
Tampukpuk avoids the head kick by Camden.
Tampukpuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camden sprawls and moves away.
Tampukpuk defending well as Camden loads up on a big left hand.
Jaco Camden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Camden misses.
Tampukpuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tampukpuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camden. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk tries to counter by clinching up but Camden breaks away and moves out of range.
Camden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Camden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick but Camden moved away.
Camden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camden misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk throws a big counter combination but Camden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Camden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tampukpuk doesn't seem phased though.
Camden stuffs the takedown attempt from Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Tampukpuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tampukpuk dodges an elbow strike from Camden.
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camden walks away with a smile on his face. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Tampukpuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Camden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tampukpuk is in Camden's guard.
Camden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tampukpuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Camden is having none of it. #SUB#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk slows the pace down in half guard.
Camden is trying to stand up here but Tampukpuk is controlling him well. #T4#
Tampukpuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camden gets back to full guard.
Tampukpuk postures up.
Tampukpuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camden wants to stand and escape but Tampukpuk is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Camden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tampukpuk, as that shot connected. #CL#
Tampukpuk forces Camden back against the cage and clinches.
Camden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but Camden holds him up against the cage and eventually Tampukpuk drops back down to his feet.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown but Camden manages to get underhooks.
Camden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Tampukpuk avoids the damage to the body.
Tampukpuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camden blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but Camden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tampukpuk misses with the head strike. #T1#
Tampukpuk is working for takedown but Camden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camden misses with some punches.
Tampukpuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camden pushes off an throws an elbow but Tampukpuk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tampukpuk avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Camden fails to land.
Tampukpuk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Camden fails to land.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camden walks away with a smile on his face. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tampukpuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A head kick by Tampukpuk misses #CL2#
and Camden counters by moving into the clinch.
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown.
Camden scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Tampukpuk avoids the damage to the body.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to drag Camden to the mat but Camden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Camden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Arturito Tampukpuk has been cut.
Camden lands a good knee to the midsection. Tampukpuk won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk fails to pull guard.
Camden lands an uppercut.#T3#
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
Camden just leaning against Tampukpuk, taking a breather.
Camden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camden lands an elbow that stopped Tampukpuk in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tampukpuk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaco Camden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tampukpuk back to the cage. Camden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Camden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tampukpuk.#T4#
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Tampukpuk walks into a straight right hand from Camden.
Camden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camden defends it nicely.#CL2#
Camden clinches up with Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampukpuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camden.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camden throws an elbow but misses.
Camden lands a good knee to the midsection. Tampukpuk won't want to take too many of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Camden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camden 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaco Camden!
Jaco Camden gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Bagrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Tampukpuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk lands the left hand.
Bagrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagrov misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk thuds his shin into the meat of Bagrov's side.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Bagrov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Tampukpuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Tampukpuk wants to land a leg kick but Bagrov is out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Bagrov darts in and clinches Tampukpuk up against the cage.
Tampukpuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Bagrov is controlling him.
Tampukpuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Bagrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bagrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tampukpuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bagrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bagrov tries to work over Tampukpuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tampukpuk lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Tampukpuk blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Tampukpuk tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Tampukpuk back against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tampukpuk wants to break free but Bagrov has control.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Bagrov keeps him there for the moment.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bagrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Bagrov is working Tampukpuk over against the cage.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Bagrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tampukpuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagrov can turn it around.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
Bagrov clobbers Tampukpuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Bagrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bagrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagrov tries to clinch up.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Bagrov avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bagrov misses.
Tampukpuk throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Bagrov steps into range and cracks Tampukpuk with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tampukpuk flops backwards and Bagrov dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Tampukpuk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Tampukpuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bagrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tampukpuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagrov controls the pace.
Tampukpuk working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov stands up over Tampukpuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tampukpuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
Tampukpuk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bagrov manages to mount him!
Tampukpuk is bucking up trying to escape but Bagrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild combination.
Tampukpuk misses with a combination
and Tampukpuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk walks into a jab.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Bagrov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampukpuk. #BC#
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Tampukpuk connects with a right hand. Bagrov shakes it off.
Bagrov connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Bagrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bagrov. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Good shot there by Bagrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Bagrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bagrov counter with a right hand.
Tampukpuk thows a leg kick but Bagrov checks it #TD2#
and Bagrov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bagrov is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Bagrov postures up.#T3#
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagrov is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tampukpuk's face as Bagrov controls the position.
Bagrov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Bagrov cracks Tampukpuk with a big elbow.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bagrov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bagrov scoring with punches from side control.
Bagrov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bagrov cracks Tampukpuk with a big elbow.
A big shot lands for Bagrov! That's hurt Tampukpuk! Will he recover? Bagrov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
An out of breath Danila Bagrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karokaro rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Karokaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards. #BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Karokaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Karokaro catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Weight avoids nicely.
Karokaro slips a jab from Weight.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Weight.
Karokaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karokaro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karokaro to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karokaro forces Weight back against the cage and clinches.
Weight is trying to push Karokaro away but Karokaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karokaro is working Weight over against the cage.
Karokaro lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karokaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karokaro avoiding damage. #BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weight with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Karokaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro. #T4#
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Weight's head.
Karokaro thumps Weight with a low kick.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Weight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weight throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Jab by Karokaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Karokaro wants to clinch.
Weight throws out a counter right but Karokaro avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karokaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight misses with a right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karokaro scores with the left hand. Weight knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Weight.#T1#
Karokaro moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Karokaro takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro tries to work over Weight's front leg with a kick but Weight checks it.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the head.
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Weight misses.
Nice uppercut there from Weight.
Karokaro tests Weight's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro wants to clinch.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight tries to bum rush Karokaro with a series of wild strikes but Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weight blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Karokaro throws a head kick that Weight semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Weight is rocked!#T3#
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Karokaro with a hook.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Karokaro finish him?
Karokaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Karokaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Karokaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karokaro tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Roberto Karokaro is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Karokaro tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Karokaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weight lands with a nice body punch.
Karokaro throws a right hand that misses
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Karokaro throws a solid leg kick but Weight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karokaro.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karokaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight ducks right into an uppercut from Karokaro.
Weight misses with a series of wild punches.
As Weight backs away, Karokaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karokaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Karokaro throws a big counter combination but Weight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Karokaro.
Weight misses with a hook
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karokaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Karokaro drives through and clinches with Weight against the cage.
Karokaro trying to stall but Weight improves his position. #BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Karokaro moves into range and clinches up with Weight.#T2#
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Weight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karokaro lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight walks into a straight right hand from Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick as Weight jumps back.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karokaro, as that shot connected.
Weight slips under a jab.
Weight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karokaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Weight scores with a four punch combination!
Karokaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Karokaro tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab. #T4#
Karokaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Karokaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Karokaro! He's out on his feet! Weight rushes in and drops Karokaro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Welter Weight!
After winning the bout, Welter Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Svedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Svedberg.
Svedberg throws out a leg kick but Jack moves out of range and Svedberg only half commits.
Jack swings for the body but Svedberg moves out of range.
Svedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Svedberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack tests Svedberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Svedberg throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
Svedberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svedberg ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
It seemed like Svedberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svedberg throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
Svedberg misses with a double jab.
Jack lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack blocks the body kick.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Svedberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Svedberg slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack moves out of range as Svedberg strikes.
Jack lands a jab to Svedberg's midsection.
Jack slips a jab from Svedberg.
Svedberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Svedberg is rocked!
Svedberg throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Svedberg misses.
Svedberg avoids the head kick by Jack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svedberg. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svedberg. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Svedberg throws a head kick that misses.
As Svedberg looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Svedberg just gets out of the way.
Svedberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jack.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svedberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svedberg cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Svedberg misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Svedberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack pounces like a tiger and cracks Svedberg with a vicious hook! Svedberg is down but not out! Jack follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kangaroo Jack!
Johan Svedberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be better!'.

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tokugawa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Adams drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the cage.
Adams is pushing Tokugawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Tokugawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adams regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tokugawa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa with a nice head shot there.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Tokugawa lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tokugawa throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tokugawa working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams is standing up over Tokugawa. Tokugawa looks to escape but Adams dives into side control. #SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Adams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tokugawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams's guard! Nice work there by Tokugawa!
Adams controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tokugawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a triangle but Tokugawa pushes his legs off easily.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Adams wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokugawa sprawls well. Tokugawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Tokugawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Tokugawa lands strikes from half guard.
Tokugawa stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
Adams trying to control here.
Tokugawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tokugawa is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tokugawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tokugawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tokugawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tokugawa throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tokugawa defends well.#T2#
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tokugawa rolls with it to try and escape but Adams cranks on the arm and Tokugawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 9: Bartosiński vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Romero rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jack misses with a straight left.
Romero tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
Romero tries to clinch there but Jack circles away. #CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero wants to clinch but Jack slips to the side
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Jack. #T2##CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.#BC#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Romero's defenses. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Romero wants to clinch
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack misses with a straight right.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack defends it well.#CL2#
Romero rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.#CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack blocking some punches.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Romero misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.#CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Jack.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Jack misses its target.
Romero tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
It looked like Jack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
A low kick from Jack misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Jack and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Jack tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position. #T3#
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Jack tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kangaroo Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.#BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Jack. #CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Romero wants to clinch
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Romero tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romero tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it. #CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero closes the distance but Jack moves to the side
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Romero gets a clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Romero has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack is trying to break free.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Jack breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with some punches.
Jack blocking some punches. #BC#
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangaroo Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romero tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Jack breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Romero prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Romero rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for De Fiore. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
De Fiore cracks a nice hook into Karokaro's ribs.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
Karokaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karokaro motions for De Fiore to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by De Fiore's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore lands a head kick!
Karokaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from De Fiore.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Fiore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karokaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro is looking to land body kicks.
Karokaro tries to score with a low kick but De Fiore moves his leg out of the way.
De Fiore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts. #T1#
De Fiore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
A left and a right from De Fiore both land. Nice combination.
Karokaro throws a head kick but De Fiore moves out of range.
Karokaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Fiore thuds his shin into the meat of Karokaro's side.
De Fiore slips a jab from Karokaro.
De Fiore connects with a looping right hand.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but De Fiore avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
De Fiore misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by De Fiore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Fiore.
Karokaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting De Fiore counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Fiore avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Karokaro avoids the head kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
De Fiore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Fiore with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Fiore misses the target.
De Fiore avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Karokaro misses.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but De Fiore moves out of range.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Karokaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Fiore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karokaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Fiore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Fiore connects with the punch.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. #T3#
De Fiore takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro throws a leg kick that misses.
Karokaro looks to land a right hand but De Fiore moved out of range.
A big left from De Fiore misses.
De Fiore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fiore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karokaro walks into a stiff left hand from De Fiore.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and De Fiore moves out of range easily.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
De Fiore lands a body shot.
De Fiore slips under a jab.
De Fiore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karokaro's hands.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Fiore drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karokaro throws an off balance right hand
and De Fiore counters with a left to the body. #T4#
De Fiore connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
De Fiore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Fiore takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
De Fiore works the jab nicely.
De Fiore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karokaro.
De Fiore misses with a low kick.
De Fiore lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
De Fiore moves into the clinch.#BC#
De Fiore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for De Fiore.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro scores with a kick to the body.
Karokaro takes a swing at De Fiore's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Fiore swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro throws a head kick that De Fiore semi-blocks.
Karokaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore lands a leg kick that knocks Karokaro off balance momentarily.
De Fiore throws a leg kick
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combo that has De Fiore backing up. De Fiore nods at Karokaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Karokaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karokaro.
Attilio De Fiore is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fiore misses the jab.
Karokaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but De Fiore avoids it well.
Karokaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karokaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fiore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Fiore. Karokaro shrugs it off though.
De Fiore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
De Fiore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fiore.
Karokaro misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Fiore!
De Fiore jabs Karokaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Fiore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fiore. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but De Fiore moves out of range.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but De Fiore sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Fiore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro misses with a wild body shot.
De Fiore lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
De Fiore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karokaro misses with a combination
and De Fiore counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
It looked like De Fiore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
De Fiore lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from De Fiore.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but De Fiore is just out of range.
Karokaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Fiore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karokaro's head backwards.
De Fiore scores with a hook.
Karokaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Fiore throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
De Fiore misses with a double jab
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
De Fiore wants to slow Karokaro down by chopping away at his legs.
De Fiore lands a jab to Karokaro's midsection.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Karokaro slips the punch.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that De Fiore avoids nicely.
Karokaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Fiore avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fiore.
Karokaro lands with a nice body punch.
Karokaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.#T4#
Karokaro throws a combination that misses
and De Fiore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karokaro's head.
De Fiore with the inside leg kick.
Karokaro throws a head kick but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Fiore scores with the left hand. Karokaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Karokaro swings for the body but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore cracks Karokaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Fiore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Fiore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karokaro's head backwards.
De Fiore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karokaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore'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. This is the final round!#R3#
De Fiore dodges the punch combination from Karokaro.
De Fiore lands with a shot to the body.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Karokaro blocks the low kick.
Karokaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fiore delivers a nice body kick.
De Fiore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Fiore duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Fiore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Fiore checks the leg kick.
De Fiore throws a hook but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Karokaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Fiore.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karokaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
De Fiore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
De Fiore misses the body punch
and De Fiore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karokaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Fiore.
De Fiore moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarokaro.
Karokaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a hook to the side of Karokaro's head but Karokaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karokaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Fiore tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from De Fiore does it's job there.
De Fiore lands a nice hook to Karokaro's body. Karokaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
De Fiore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karokaro throws a hook but De Fiore avoids it easily.
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!
Karokaro throws a head kick but De Fiore moves out of range.
Karokaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fiore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karokaro. Karokaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Karokaro blocks a head kick by De Fiore.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
De Fiore digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
De Fiore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Fiore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?#T3#
De Fiore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Fiore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Fiore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karokaro on the side of the head.
Karokaro throws a combination that misses
and De Fiore counters with a one-two to the body.
Karokaro misses the jab.
De Fiore misses with a body shot.
De Fiore moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
Karokaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Fiore can pounce on him.
De Fiore moves out of range as Karokaro strikes.
De Fiore misses the shot to the body.
Karokaro cracks De Fiore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Karokaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karokaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
A shot to the body from Karokaro misses
and De Fiore counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Fiore tries a low kick but Karokaro avoids it.
Crunch! De Fiore slams his shin into Karokaro's torso.
De Fiore lands a leg kick that knocks Karokaro off balance momentarily.
Karokaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karokaro scoring well with a low kick there.
De Fiore with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by De Fiore there.
De Fiore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Fiore.
De Fiore lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attilio De Fiore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Fiore 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!
After the big win, Attilio De Fiore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bondi MMA 🏝️ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Bizihwaeile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tampukpuk with a nice calf kick.
Tampukpuk sizes up Bizihwaeile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bizihwaeile could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tampukpuk has cracked it and Bizihwaeile is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Yamasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Python was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Python changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Python lands a jab to Yamasaki's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Yamasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Yamasaki misses.
Python throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Python throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yamasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yamasaki really felt that one!
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Python connects with a jab.
Python on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Python takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Yamasaki throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
Python takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamasaki.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Python.
Yamasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick as Python jumps back.
Python swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamasaki moves out of range as Python strikes.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
Yamasaki defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.#T3#
Yamasaki slips a straight right by Python.
A bone on bone clash there as Python blocks the leg kick.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Yamasaki blocks a leg kick.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Python looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python checks it.
Python fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python throws a leg kick but Yamasaki checks it.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamasaki with a hook.
Yamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Python. Python circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Yamasaki moves away and avoids it.
Yamasaki misses with a double jab.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Yamasaki 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#
Python slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Python looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Python misses with a wild combination.
Yamasaki is looking for a counter combo.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python throws a leg kick
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python misses with the body kick
and Yamasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Python might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yamasaki has got the better of the exchanges.
Python looks to land a left hand but Yamasaki moved out of range nicely.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Yamasaki.
Python walks into a stiff left hand from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Yamasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Python backs up against the ropes.
Yamasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Python.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Yamasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki tries to score with a low kick but Python moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Python is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Yamasaki misses with a hook
letting Python counter with a right hand. #T2#
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Python.
Yamasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Python throws a low kick but Yamasaki avoids it.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Yamasaki.
Python looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Python manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Python misses.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Yamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Yamasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Python scores with a push kick.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Yamasaki.
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
Yamasaki scores with a body shot.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Yamasaki.
Python staying out of range there.
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Python.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamasaki.
Python slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Python connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamasaki's hands.
Python looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Python cracks a nice hook into Yamasaki's ribs.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Yamasaki throws a solid leg kick but Python takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Python.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki works Python's body with a nice hook.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python thumps Yamasaki with a low kick.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Python counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python throws a series of strikes that have Yamasaki backpedaling.
Yamasaki motions for Python to come forward. Yamasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Python.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.#T1#
A big right from Python misses.
Yamasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Yamasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Python cracks Yamasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Python flicks out a counter leg kick but Yamasaki steps away.
Nice shot lands for Python.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Yamasaki lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Python dodges the punch combination from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him. #T2#
Python misses with a hook
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Python is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamasaki with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python blocks a jab.
Python throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Yamasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Python makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Python lands a head kick. Yamasaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki lunges at Python with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Python's hand. #T3#
Yamasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Python tries to bum rush Yamasaki with a series of wild strikes but Yamasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Yamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamasaki misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python misses with a body kick.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python ducks right into an uppercut from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.#T4#
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Python swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki connects with a jab.
Yamasaki slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Yamasaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamasaki sizes up Python with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamasaki 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Tuytuhlz misses with a double jab
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuytuhlz circles away.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Tuytuhlz and move into the clinch position.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tampukpuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz scores with a nice right hand.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Tuytuhlz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk feints the counter takedown.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuytuhlz takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tampukpuk with the counter takedown but Tuytuhlz avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuytuhlz as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tampukpuk somewhat.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Tuytuhlz scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk moves out of range as Tuytuhlz strikes.#T3#
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to the nose.
Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that Tampukpuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Tampukpuk also avoids with ease.
A big left from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a double leg but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tampukpuk shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. He's pushed Tampukpuk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to counter with a clinch but Tuytuhlz shakes him off and moves away.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild body shot.
Tuytuhlz lands with a nice combination. Tampukpuk backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tuytuhlz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tuytuhlz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tuytuhlz manages to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tuytuhlz lands with an overhand left.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but Tuytuhlz shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tampukpuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Tuytuhlz moves into range and clinches up with Tampukpuk.
Tuytuhlz gets through Tampukpuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow over the top.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Tuytuhlz keeps him there for the moment.
Tuytuhlz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
A right hand to the body from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuytuhlz has Tampukpuk pressed against the cage, preventing Tampukpuk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow just above Tampukpuk 's eye.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuytuhlz trying to control the position but instead, Tampukpuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tuytuhlz into the cage.
Tuytuhlz keeps control of Tampukpuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Tuytuhlz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Tampukpuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tuytuhlz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tampukpuk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz misses with some punches.
Tuytuhlz pushes Tampukpuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but misses.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz is struggling to control the position.
Tampukpuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuytuhlz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuytuhlz lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Tuytuhlz stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuytuhlz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tampukpuk's brow. #T2#
Tampukpuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuytuhlz is defending well.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Tampukpuk pulls guard effortlessly.
Tuytuhlz throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuytuhlz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampukpuk can do to turn this around?
Tuytuhlz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well.
Tampukpuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tuytuhlz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuytuhlz has control of Tampukpuk's left arm, preventing Tampukpuk from doing any damage.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tuytuhlz keeps moving.
Tuytuhlz 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.#T3#
Tampukpuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tampukpuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuytuhlz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuytuhlz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tuytuhlz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuytuhlz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk 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.
Tuytuhlz postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tuytuhlz postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tuytuhlz content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuytuhlz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuytuhlz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz 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#
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
Tuytuhlz cracks Tampukpuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuytuhlz misses the target.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Tampukpuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tuytuhlz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuytuhlz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.#TD2#
Tampukpuk drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuytuhlz working a defensive guard but Tampukpuk passes into half guard.
Tuytuhlz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuytuhlz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuytuhlz pulls Tampukpuk in close to prevent any damage.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tuytuhlz keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuytuhlz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tampukpuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuytuhlz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Tuytuhlz defends it. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Tuytuhlz defends the submission attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Tuytuhlz won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Tuytuhlz is defending it quite comfortably.
Tuytuhlz tries to get to full guard but Tampukpuk has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuytuhlz tries to sprawl out of it but Tampukpuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuytuhlz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampukpuk takes one to the chin there.
Tuytuhlz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuytuhlz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuytuhlz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tampukpuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuytuhlz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyke Tuytuhlz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuytuhlz, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Berkut throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Berkut there.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack moves forwards but Berkut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berkut shoots and misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berkut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berkut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack with a hook.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack. #TD2#
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack is wriggling around but Berkut manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Jack is looking to escape.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berkut on the ground.#T1#
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut not doing much here.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berkut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berkut is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Jack is trying to stand.
Jack's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Berkut working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Jack is out! Berkut gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Vakhvakhishvili slips under a jab.
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Vakhvakhishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk misses the shot to the body.
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Vakhvakhishvili moved out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a looping overhand right but Tampukpuk ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Vakhvakhishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to clinch
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili lands a jab.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a nice head kick!
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tampukpuk throws out a loose jab but Vakhvakhishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vakhvakhishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk slips a jab from Vakhvakhishvili.
It looked like Tampukpuk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tampukpuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhvakhishvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Vakhvakhishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Tampukpuk throws a head kick but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tampukpuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a counter combo.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Tampukpuk misses its target.#CL#
Tampukpuk clinches up with Vakhvakhishvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakhvakhishvili has double underhooks.
Tampukpuk is struggling to control the position.
Tampukpuk lands a right hand.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Vakhvakhishvili. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Vakhvakhishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili lands with a slapping head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vakhvakhishvili.
Tampukpuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Tampukpuk rushes Vakhvakhishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Tampukpuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vakhvakhishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Vakhvakhishvili tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Vakhvakhishvili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Vakhvakhishvili misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Vakhvakhishvili.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.#CL2#
Vakhvakhishvili has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Tampukpuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk misses the jab.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Tampukpuk misses.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Tampukpuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vakhvakhishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it easily.
Vakhvakhishvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakhvakhishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhvakhishvili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tampukpuk back to the cage. Vakhvakhishvili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tampukpuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a combination
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tampukpuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tampukpuk.
A little feinted left hand from Tampukpuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vakhvakhishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice jab there from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Tampukpuk misses the target.
A head kick by Vakhvakhishvili misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Tampukpuk darts in and clinches Vakhvakhishvili up against the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a right and a left that Tampukpuk avoids nicely.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakhvakhishvili moves away.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Vakhvakhishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Vakhvakhishvili rushes Tampukpuk and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a looping right.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vakhvakhishvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vakhvakhishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Vakhvakhishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Tampukpuk darts in and clinches Vakhvakhishvili up against the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vakhvakhishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tampukpuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vakhvakhishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tampukpuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vakhvakhishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk misses with a looping left.#T3#
Vakhvakhishvili misses the shot to the body.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Tampukpuk lands an overhand right.
Tampukpuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tampukpuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vakhvakhishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Tampukpuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Vakhvakhishvili was well out of range.
Tampukpuk lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Tampukpuk finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range. #T4#
A combination from Vakhvakhishvili does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili lands with a kick to the temple. Tampukpuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Vakhvakhishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tampukpuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tampukpuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vakhvakhishvili plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Vakhvakhishvili misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vakhvakhishvili dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Vakhvakhishvili. Those never looked like landing.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk blocks a head kick by Vakhvakhishvili. #CL#
Tampukpuk has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampukpuk swings for the body but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range. #CL#
Tampukpuk gets a clinch.
Tampukpuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vakhvakhishvili fails to land.
Tampukpuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tampukpuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhvakhishvili has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk avoids the head kick by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a sloppy head kick
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vakhvakhishvili blocks a jab.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vakhvakhishvili. #T1##CL#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to keep at a distance but Tampukpuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to work over Tampukpuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a straight right.
Tampukpuk misses with a straight right.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for the big counter here.
Vakhvakhishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vakhvakhishvili.
Tampukpuk is looking for a counter combo.
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Vakhvakhishvili moved out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a lazy head kick
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Vakhvakhishvili pushes Tampukpuk up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tampukpuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk takes a swing at Vakhvakhishvili's ribcage but misses.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vakhvakhishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Tampukpuk moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tampukpuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vakhvakhishvili, pushing him back against the cage.
Vakhvakhishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a lazy right hand but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vakhvakhishvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tampukpuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakhvakhishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhvakhishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vakhvakhishvili. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Vakhvakhishvili gets tackled into the cage by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk maintains the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Vakhvakhishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body shot.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Vakhvakhishvili manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and pushes Vakhvakhishvili back into the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vakhvakhishvili blocks the leg kick.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Vakhvakhishvili misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tampukpuk 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Python throws a head kick that misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Reece Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Python throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Python staying out of range there.
Python is looking to counter with a body kick.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Robertson avoids the head kick by Python.
Robertson catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robertson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson cracks Python with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Python wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Python.
Python throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Python takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Python's head back.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing. #ROC2#Python is rocked!
A lazy left from Python finds it's target.#KD2#
Robertson steps into range and cracks Python with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Python flops backwards and Robertson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Python is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Python wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it. #T2#
Python preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson won't allow Python to get back to his feet.
Python seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Python pushes Robertson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Python throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Python only half commits.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Python appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robertson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Python throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and Python counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Python had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Python's legs.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Henry Python's cut is getting worse.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Python takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Python.
Robertson with the inside leg kick.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Python lands a high kick!
Python throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Python connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Python is looking to slow Robertson down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Python tried to counter with a leg kick but Robertson avoided it.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python tries to land a front kick but Robertson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Python scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Robertson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson scores with the left hand. Python knows he should have avoided that one.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Python down.
A solid body kick from Python.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Python lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Python moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson misses with a combination
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson scores with a jab. Python acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robertson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Python.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Python connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Python checks the leg kick.#T2#
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Python. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Python looks for the body kick but Robertson saw that one coming.
Reece Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
Python sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Python lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Python scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Python scores with a sloppy right hand. Robertson should have avoided that one.
Robertson throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Robertson thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Python.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Python checks it
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Robertson thumps Python with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Robertson lands with a straight right. Python didn't see that one coming.
Robertson cracks Python with an open hand slap.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
It looked like Python was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Python looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Python cracks Robertson with an open hand slap.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
and Python counters with a nice body kick.
Python wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Python dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Python scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Python checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Robertson.
Python throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python misses with a head kick.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson 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.
Robertson cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Python with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robertson to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
As Robertson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Python gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Python is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Robertson tenderised Python's leg. Python is trying to keep his angry face on.
Python misses with a head kick.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python checks the leg kick.
Python throws a big counter combination but Robertson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson misses the jab.
Python appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robertson throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
Robertson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Python counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson misses with a leg kick.
Python scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Python with a jab.
Robertson throws a leg kick
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Python throws a quick counter head kick but Robertson was just out of range.
Python moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Python scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left and a right from Robertson both land. Nice combination.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
As Robertson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson lands with a shot to the body.
Python lands with a cross.
Python bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertson's head backwards.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Python.#T4#
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Python seems unphased.
Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson tries a quick counter leg kick but Python is wise to it.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robertson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Python.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Python misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Python.
Well Python 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Chai slips under a jab.
Karokaro slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karokaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Chai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karokaro swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Karokaro misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a series of punches but Karokaro moves out of range.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.#T1#
Chai thuds a left hand into Karokaro's body.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Karokaro.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Karokaro lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Shahriyar Chai has been cut.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Donk. Chai catches Karokaro right on the button with a cross.
Chai looks to land a combination. Karokaro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
A big left from Chai misses.
Karokaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai shoots in and drives through. Karokaro sprawls well.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karokaro can pounce on him.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karokaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Karokaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai shoots for a takedown but Karokaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahriyar Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karokaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.#T3#
Karokaro throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Karokaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karokaro digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
As Chai backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Karokaro lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karokaro enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karokaro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai prevents Karokaro from getting back to his feet.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai works over Karokaro with some ground and pound from guard.
Karokaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Karokaro has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Karokaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karokaro thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai looks to land a combination but Karokaro avoids it well.
Karokaro takes one to the chin there.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Karokaro slips a jab from Chai.
Karokaro throws a front kick aimed at Chai's knee but Chai avoids it well.
Chai scores with a jab. Karokaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Karokaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Chai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karokaro!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karokaro keeps working.
An elbow from Chai crashes against the mat. #T2#
Karokaro is pushing Chai's head away, looking to escape. Chai manages to hold on to the position though.
Karokaro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chai misses with the ground and pound.
Chai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karokaro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karokaro pushes Chai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chai 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.
Karokaro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chai connects with a decent elbow.
Karokaro pushes Chai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Karokaro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karokaro being controlled for a moment.
Karokaro is trying to buck Chai off.#T3#
Chai misses with the ground and pound.
Karokaro tries to escape but Chai is in control.
Chai scores with punches from side control.
Karokaro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai landing a few strikes.
Chai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chai lands a nice forearm strike.
Karokaro is trying to buck Chai off.
Shahriyar Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai trying to control the action but Karokaro is working from the bottom.
Karokaro is pushing Chai's head away, looking to escape. Chai manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahriyar Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chai misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
Karokaro keeps Chai at a distance using the push kick.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
As Chai backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Karokaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai lands with a cross.
Karokaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karokaro throws a series of strikes that have Chai backpedaling. #T1#
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Karokaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahriyar Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Chai.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense.
Karokaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
Karokaro scores with a hook.
Karokaro tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karokaro tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2##TD#
Chai looking to score a takedown here. Karokaro is defending well but Chai drives through and ends up in Karokaro's guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Karokaro keeps moving.
Chai stands up over Karokaro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karokaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai trying to control but Karokaro is working from the bottom.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice body punch from Karokaro.
Chai blocks a jab.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Karokaro misses with a leg kick.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Karokaro and move into the clinch.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Chai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karokaro sprawls well. Karokaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
Karokaro thinks about the counter body kick.
Chai takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Karokaro misses with a body kick.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karokaro misses with a right hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karokaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Chai misses.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roberto Karokaro just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Karokaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Karokaro moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai moves out of range as Karokaro strikes.
It looks like Chai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karokaro but Karokaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Karokaro throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Karokaro throws a front kick aimed at Chai's knee but Chai avoids it well.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Karokaro coming out on top.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Karokaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karokaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Chai backing away here, and Karokaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai shoots in but Karokaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai misses with a looping right.#T3#
Karokaro throws a lazy body kick
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Karokaro.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karokaro throws a series of strikes that have Chai backpedaling.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Karokaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karokaro.
Karokaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Karokaro throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.#T4#
A combination from Chai does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karokaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karokaro defends well and Chai ends up having to push Karokaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahriyar Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Chai looks to land a combination but Karokaro avoids it well.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karokaro tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karokaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Roberto Karokaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Karokaro's defenses.
Chai throws a series of punches but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai catches Karokaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karokaro sprawls well. Karokaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Karokaro misses with an uppercut.
Karokaro is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.#TD#
Chai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karokaro to the ground. Chai is now in Karokaro's guard.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai with a nice head shot there.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karokaro's guard.
Karokaro is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Karokaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karokaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karokaro is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chai connects with a nice short shot to Karokaro's temple.
Chai lands strikes from half guard.
Chai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karokaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karokaro is trying to stand. #SUB#
Karokaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.#T3##ES2#
Karokaro has one foot on Chai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karokaro on the side of the head.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro misses with a straight right.
Chai feinted with a counter takedown.
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Karokaro's ribs.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
Karokaro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Karokaro lands with a nice combination. Chai 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!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Karokaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Karokaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahriyar Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Karokaro slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karokaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Chai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karokaro defends it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Shahriyar Chai!
Judge William Peck scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Shahriyar Chai!

Shahriyar Chai wins by majority decision!
Shahriyar Chai is the new welterweight champion!
Shahriyar Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 43: Simons vs St Claire
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Bird thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Bird scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bird misses with a body shot.
Python misses with a wild body shot.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Python throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
Python sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird throws a counter combo.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bird.
Bird is looking for the big counter here.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python lands a right hook to the body.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Python. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Python.#TD2#
Python gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bird is standing up over Python. Python looks to escape but Bird dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Bird throws an elbow but Python slips to the side and avoids it well.
Python's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bird wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Bird crashes against the mat. #T2#
Bird landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Bird trying to control the position but Python is working away.
Bird working the ground and pound.
Python parries the strikes from Bird easily there. Bird is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Python to escape.
Bird wants to control but Python is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Python is defending well.
Python pushes Bird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Python takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Python is trying to get back to his feet.
Bird cracks Python with a big right hand but Python just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Python is trying to buck Bird off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Python throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Python, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Python against the cage but Python circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bird.
A jab from Bird does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Python throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird tries to clinch up.#T4#
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird misses with a body kick.
Python displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bird's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Python.
A swing and a miss from Python.
Python tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bird throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Python misses with a leg kick.
Python lands a jab.
Bird catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bird dodges the punch combination from Python. #TD2#
Bird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Python tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bird is in Python's guard.
Python is wriggling around but Bird manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bird's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Tim Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Python is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him
Bird moves into full mount! Python won't be happy about that!
Python is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bird landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Python is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Bird is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Python is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Bird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Toal in the body.
Tampukpuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toal falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tampukpuk counters by clinching up.
Tampukpuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Tampukpuk - that's a beauty! Toal is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tampukpuk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Falandas slips under a jab.
Karokaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Falandas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falandas. #T1#
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro is looking to counter punch.
Falandas tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro motions for Falandas to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFalandas.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Falandas unleashes a big counter combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karokaro throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karokaro working hard to break the clinch.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Falandas has the dominant position.#T3#
Falandas is leaning against Karokaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro. #BC#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karokaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falandas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falandas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas loads up on a big right hand but Karokaro slips the punch.
Karokaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Falandas avoided it.
Falandas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karokaro throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Karokaro wants to slow Falandas down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Karokaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falandas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karokaro lands with a good body shot.
Falandas tries to score with a low kick but Karokaro moves his leg out of the way.
Falandas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karokaro.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
Falandas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falandas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karokaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Falandas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Karokaro.
Falandas checks a leg kick nicely.
Falandas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Falandas clinches.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Karokaro wants to break free but Falandas has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas looking for a takedown.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karokaro is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Karokaro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karokaro's elbow.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Falandas keeps control of Karokaro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falandas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falandas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karokaro is able to avoid easily.
Karokaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Falandas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Falandas coming out on top.
Falandas misses with a body kick.
Karokaro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falandas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Falandas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro is looking to slow Falandas down with leg kicks.
Karokaro throws a low kick, looking for Falandas's leg but Falandas calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falandas tries to work over Karokaro's front leg with a kick but Karokaro checks it.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas misses with the body kick
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
Karokaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karokaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falandas lands with a cross.
Karokaro throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto Karokaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Karokaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Falandas throws out a counter right but Karokaro avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro throws a leg kick which misses Falandas's front leg but catches the back leg as Falandas tries to avoid it. #T4#
Karokaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Falandas thows a leg kick but Karokaro checks it
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karokaro works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karokaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karokaro throws a leg kick
and Falandas counters with a nice body shot.
Karokaro throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro 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#
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Falandas.
Falandas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karokaro jabs Falandas right on the nose. Falandas blinks but takes it well.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Falandas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Karokaro
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro misses with a hook
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Karokaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Falandas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falandas feints a counter leg kick.
Karokaro tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.
Falandas is looking for the big counter here.
Karokaro works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
Karokaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falandas connects with a crisp jab.
Falandas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falandas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karokaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falandas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karokaro thuds his shin into the meat of Falandas's side.
Falandas tries a low kick but Karokaro avoids it.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Falandas with a series of wild strikes but Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falandas lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Karokaro circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karokaro misses the target.#CL2#
Falandas drives through and clinches with Karokaro against the cage.
Karokaro blocks a body shot from Falandas. #BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Falandas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karokaro connects with a single shot there.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Karokaro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFalandas.#CL2#
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Falandas checks a low kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Falandas throws a low kick but Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Karokaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falandass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karokaro takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Karokaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karokaro 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!

Event: HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovic with a hook.
Ivanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Ivanovic steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Jack is rocked!
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack. #T1#
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanovic clobbers Jack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanovic works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack throws a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Ivanovic misses. #T2#
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.#T3#
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Jack looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanovic with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Jack misses.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Jack shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Jack.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Ivanovic's leg but Ivanovic calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jack counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ivanovic works over Jack's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Good shot there by Jack.
Jack checks a leg kick nicely.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Jack unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jack slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
A shot to the body from Ivanovic misses
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kangaroo Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ivanovic lands with a nice combination. Jack backs away looking to recover.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack delivers a nice body kick.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Nice jab there from Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack lands an overhand right.#T1#
Jack swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Jack throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ivanovic works over Jack's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Ivanovic steps away.
Jack takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic gets in close and tags Jack with a short punch that almost sends Jack to the mat! Oh Jack is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ivanovic, trying to create some distance but Ivanovic rushes him, striking wildly and Jack goes down! The referee tackles Ivanovic into the cage to end the fight! Ivanovic is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!
Ivor Ivanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Janowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Python. Beautiful body shot.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Janowski 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.
Janowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janowski throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janowski misses with a straight left.
Janowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Janowski throws a combination that misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Python lands a nice hook to Janowski's body. Janowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Janowski avoids the body shot from Python.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Janowski.
Python appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Janowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Janowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Python lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Janowski.
Python is looking to slow Janowski down with leg kicks.
Janowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Janowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Janowski throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Janowski tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python throws a quick inside leg kick.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Python looks for the body kick but Janowski saw that one coming.
Python is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Janowski.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Janowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Python stalks Janowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Janowski's face. Janowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Janowski misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Janowski. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Python on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Janowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Janowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Janowski.
Python defending well as Janowski loads up on a big left hand.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevie Janowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Janowski tests Python's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Janowski misses with a left hand
and Python makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Janowski.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janowski manages to avoid it.
Janowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Python stalks Janowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Janowski's face. Janowski staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Janowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janowski with a nice cross.
Janowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python throws a nice looking combination but Janowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janowski.
Janowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Janowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Python connects with an inside leg kick.
Python pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python misses with a hook. Janowski ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Janowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Janowski throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
Janowski throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Janowski avoids the body shot from Python.
Janowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Janowski's head.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janowski throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Python.
Python avoids a kick to the body.
Python is looking for a counter combo.
Janowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Python connects with a right hand. Janowski shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Janowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Janowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Janowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Janowski throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Janowski lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.
Python throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Janowski tries a low kick but Python avoids it.
Stevie Janowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Python is able to avoid easily.
Janowski throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a good low kick that Janowski was not able to check.
Stevie Janowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Janowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Janowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Python lands a glancing blow to the side of Janowski's head.
Python avoids the body shot from Janowski.
Python connects with a body shot.#T2#
Janowski throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Janowski
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Janowski misses with a jab to the body
and Python counters with a leg kick.
Janowski misses with an uppercut.
Python is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Python.
Python lands with a good body shot.
Janowski misses with a wild body shot.
Janowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Python looks to land a left hand but Janowski moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Janowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Python walks into a straight right hand from Janowski.
Janowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Python.
Janowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janowski lands a slapping body shot.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python cracks Janowski with an open hand slap.
Python swings for the body but Janowski moves out of range. #T4#
Python swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janowski misses with a body shot.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Janowski scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janowski walks into a left hand.
Python misses with a left hand
and Janowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Janowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Janowski misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Janowski misses with the combination.
Janowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Janowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Janowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Python thows a left - swing and a miss!
Janowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Python misses its target.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Python jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Python rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Janowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Janowski. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python lands a head kick!
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janowski.
A punch lands to the side of Python 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Janowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janowski throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Janowski - just one landing.
Python bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Janowski with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janowski moves out of range as Python throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janowski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Janowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Python momentarily.
Python tests Janowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Python misses with a hook
and Janowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Python keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Python tried to counter with a leg kick but Janowski avoided it.
Nice straight punches there by Janowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Janowski.
Python cracks Janowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Janowski throws a chopping leg kick but Python manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Python seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janowski.
Python tries to bum rush Janowski with a series of wild strikes but Janowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Python misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Python misses with a double jab.
Python throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janowski drops his hands momentarily and Python takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Python chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Janowski can pounce on him.
Janowski throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Janowski misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Python takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Janowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Python on the side of the head.
Janowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janowski.
Janowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Janowski throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Janowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Python misses with a low kick.
A combination from Janowski does no damage.
Stevie Janowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python throws a big counter combination but Janowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Janowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janowski 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stevie Janowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stevie Janowski made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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