Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Costa looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa works the jab nicely.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Costa backs away, Alvarez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Costa.#T2#
Costa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
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!
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Costa.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Costa clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Costa.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Costa is rocked!
Costa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa lands with a right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Costa clinches up against the ropes.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Costa dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the ropes.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to stall but Costa improves his position.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Costa gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Costa is keeping busy.
Maybe Alvarez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Costa tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it. #T2#
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eddie Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sutherland.
Nejc misses the shot to the body.
Louis Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland slips under a jab from Nejc.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutherland moves out of range as Nejc strikes.
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nejc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nejc misses with a wild body shot.
Sutherland feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nejc wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Sutherland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nejc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Sutherland ducks under a wild hook from Nejc.
Sutherland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nejc pinned against the cage. Nejc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nejc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up with Nejc, looking for a takedown. Sutherland pushes Nejc against the cage but Nejc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland has his takedown stuffed
and Nejc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nejc misses.
Nejc tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nejc defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nejc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sutherland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sutherland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nejc struggling a bit here.
Sutherland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Nejc is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sutherland lands a few punches from side control.
Sutherland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nejc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sutherland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nejc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland throwing shots but Nejc is blocking nicely.
Nejc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
Nejc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Sutherland seems to be working for a kimura but Nejc defends the submission attempt.
Sutherland drops an elbow to the side of Nejc's head.
Nejc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nejc is refusing to be controlled, as Sutherland sits in half guard.
Nejc is concentrating on defense, preventing Sutherland from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc trying to control but Sutherland postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Nejc dominated that round.
That's time! Sutherland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nejc scores with a nice head shot.
Nejc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nejc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sutherland tries for a takedown but Nejc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nejc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutherland manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Nejc. Those never looked like landing.
Nejc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland blocks a jab.
Nejc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nejc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
No luck for Sutherland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Sutherland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nejc.
Nejc misses with a double jab.
Sutherland fails to land the takedown.
Nejc slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutherland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nejc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sutherland under the eye.#T2#
Nejc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Louis Sutherland has been cut.
Nejc throws out a powerful jab.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nejc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutherland.
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nejc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sutherland is rocked!
Nejc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin Nejc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nejc misses with a straight right.
Sutherland attempts a counter takedown but Nejc avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nejc avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Sutherland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutherland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Sutherland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nejc swivels and escapes.
Nejc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nejc lands a jab to the head.
Nejc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Nejc drops Sutherland with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sutherland! Nejc dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Nejc!
After the fight, Martin Nejc was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Spence misses with a straight left.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Chung connects with a solid leg kick.
Spence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spence with a hook.
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackie Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence. Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chung misses with a wild combination.
Chung lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Trent Spence has been cut.
Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Chung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence throws out a counter right but Chung avoids it with no problem.
Chung moves out of range as Spence strikes.#KD#
Spence walks into a big right hand from Chung and goes down! The referee sends Chung to a neutral corner as Spence gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#Spence is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chung engages and cracks Spence with a massive lead left hook - Spence tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chung is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackie Chung!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackie Chung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Cubensis is looking to clinch.
Cubensis darts in trying to clinch
and Karim counters with a straight right hand.
Karim misses with a head kick.
Karim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cubensis moves in looking to clinch but Karim pushes him off.
Cubensis takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Cubensis clinches.
Cubensis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubensis tries to throw a body punch but Karim avoids it by throwing Cubensis back against the cage.
Cubensis tries to throw a body punch but Karim avoids it by throwing Cubensis back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Karim breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cubensis clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cubensis.
Cubensis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubensis misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cubensis - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A short left from Cubensis.
Cubensis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubensis tries a body shot but Karim blocks it. #BC#
Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cubensis closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubensis tries to clinch up but Karim circles away and keeps his distance.
Karim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karim.
Cubensis lands with a right to the head.
Cubensis misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubensis tries to throw a body punch but Karim avoids it by throwing Cubensis back against the cage. #BC#
Karim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cubensis forces Karim back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Cubensis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cubensis tries to throw a body punch but Karim avoids it by throwing Cubensis back against the cage.
Cubensis can't find room to land a body shot as Karim controls the action.
Cubensis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cubensis misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubensis can't find room to land a body shot as Karim controls the action. #BC#
Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubensis is looking to clinch.
Cubensis wants to clinch but Karim slips to the side
and Karim counters with a good low kick that Cubensis was not able to check. #CL2#
Cubensis clinches. #BC#
Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubensis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cubensis has Karim up against the cage in a clinch.
Cubensis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubensis.
Cubensis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Karim to work.
Karim blocks a body shot from Cubensis. #BC#
Karim breaks the clinch.
Karim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cubensis wants to clinch up but Karim keeps it at a distance.
Cubensis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cubensis moves to clinch but Karim breaks away
and Karim counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cubensis tries to clinch but Karim moves away
and Karim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Cubensis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cubensis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karim counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Cubensis wants to clinch but Karim slips to the side
and Karim counters with a low kick, right behind Cubensis 's knee.
Cubensis wants to clinch but Karim slips to the side#KD#
and Karim counters with a head kick that drops Cubensis to the mat! Cubensis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Cubensis is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Cubensis pushes Karim up against the cage in a clinch.
Cubensis is still on wobbly legs! Can Karim finish him?#BC#
Karim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubensis seems to have recovered his senses.
Cubensis wants to clinch up but Karim keeps it at a distance.
Cubensis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karim pushes Cubensis away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubensis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubensis closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cubensis wants to clinch but Karim slips to the side
and Karim counters with a huge head kick that drops Cubensis! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nurlan Karim!
Nurlan Karim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Nejc.
Nejc cracks a nice hook into Wyatt's ribs.
Nejc scores with a shot to the body.
Nejc scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Nejc. #CUT2#It looks like Messiah Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nejc connects with the punch.
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!
Nejc connects with a jab.
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Wyatt is rocked!#T1#
Wyatt gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nejc points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wyatt wakes up just in time to hear Nejc thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Cornelius with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Cornelius looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Cornelius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cornelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez cracks Cornelius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cornelius misses with a hook
and Cornelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cornelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cornelius misses the shot to the body.
Cornelius throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cornelius misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cornelius looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Cornelius. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Cornelius takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cornelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cornelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Cornelius scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cornelius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Cornelius shakes it off.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cornelius.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Cornelius scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Alvarez beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cornelius tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cornelius misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Cornelius throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Cornelius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cornelius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Yukon Cornelius should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cornelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Cornelius avoids the punch easily.
Cornelius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cornelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Cornelius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cornelius.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Eddie Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cornelius misses with a hook
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez works Cornelius's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cornelius finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Yukon Cornelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Cornelius throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Cornelius misses
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Cornelius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cornelius walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Cornelius walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Cornelius is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eddie Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Chung keeps the fight on the outside.
Chung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spence momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Trent Spence has been cut.
Chung closes the distance and catches Spence with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Spence is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Spence is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Spence is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chung takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Chung!
Jackie Chung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Isidoro sizes up Gaines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Isidoro stuns Gaines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riccardo Isidoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isidoro jabs at Gaines's body.
Isidoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Isidoro lands a nice hook to Gaines's body. Gaines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isidoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Isidoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaines drops his hands momentarily and Isidoro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Isidoro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaines takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isidoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Isidoro scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Jab, jab by Isidoro - just one landing.
Isidoro feints a jab promting Gaines to slip. Isidoro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gaines slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gaines gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Isidoro.
Isidoro wants to slow Gaines down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Isidoro is wise to it.
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Isidoro lands a slapping body shot.
Isidoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Isidoro lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gaines goes down and covers up as Isidoro starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riccardo Isidoro!

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Personal Space swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Personal Space misses the target.
Personal Space throws a body shot but no joy.
Personal Space throws a right and a left that Karim avoids nicely.
Karim walks into a left hand.
A jab from Personal Space misses.
Karim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Personal Space moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Personal Space misses its target.
Karim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phillip Personal Space seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Phillip Personal Space has been cut.
Karim throws a big shot that misses.
Personal Space is looking to counter punch.
Karim with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Personal Space connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karim. Karim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Personal Space looks to land a left hand but Karim moved out of range nicely.
Personal Space misses with a straight left.
Karim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Personal Space with a nice cross.
A solid body kick from Karim.
Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Personal Space on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Personal Space.
Karim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Personal Space is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karim lands with a nice body punch.
Karim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Personal Space throws a hook but Karim avoids it easily.#T2#
Personal Space swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Personal Space blocks a low kick nicely.
Karim misses with a low kick as Personal Space jumps back.
Personal Space connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Nurlan Karim has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karim moves out of range as Personal Space strikes.
A little jabbing left from Karim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Personal Space on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Personal Spaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Personal Space is able to avoid easily.
Karim slips a straight right by Personal Space.
Karim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Personal Space misses with a looping left.#T3#
Karim scores with a leg kick.
Personal Space throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karim is looking for the big counter here.
Karim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karim throws a right and a left that Personal Space avoids nicely.
Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Personal Space moves out of range easily.
Karim misses with a looping left.
Personal Space scores with a hook.
Karim swings for the body but Personal Space moves out of range.
Karim misses with a low kick.
Karim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.#T4#
Karim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karim was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karim misses with a wild body shot.
Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Personal Space throws a shot to the body.
Personal Space on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karim. Karim obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Personal Space. Karim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Personal Space.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Karim is predictable there
and Personal Space counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Personal Space misses.
Personal Space throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Phillip Personal Space will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karim scores with a head kick. Personal Space tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Personal Space closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Karim! Personal Space dives in looking to finish! Karim is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Personal Space!
An out of breath Phillip Personal Space thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Watts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spence.
Spence tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Spence.
Spence moves out of range as Watts strikes.
Watts looks to land a combination but Spence avoids it well.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Spence doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
Watts throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Spence avoids the body shot from Watts.
Nice defenses there by Watts.
Despite the aggression on Watts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watts throws a hook but Spence blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Spence staying out of range there.
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spence.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Watts defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Spence swinging wildly here.
Spence slips a jab and a cross from Watts.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Micah Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Spence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watts misses with a double jab. #T2#
Spence defending well as Watts loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Spence throws a jab when Watts was well out of range.
Spence tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Watts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
Watts takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Spence appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Spence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watts takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Watts tries to get set, Spence tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Watts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Spence counter with a right hand.
Spence misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Watts dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Spence misses.
Spence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watts misses with the combination.
Watts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watts misses with an uppercut. Spence saw that one coming.
Watts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spence circles away quickly and effectively.
Spence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Spence throws a big counter combination but Watts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spence throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is looking to clinch.
Spence misses with a series of wild punches.
Spence tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Spence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trent Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watts throws a right and a left that Spence avoids nicely.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Spence tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watts manages to circle out of the way.
Spence misses with the combination.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Watts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spence wants to clinch.
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watts.
Micah Watts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Spence tries to clinch up.
Watts tries to bum rush Spence with a series of wild strikes but Spence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts throws a series of punches but Spence moves out of range.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Spence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watts throws a big shot that misses.
Spence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watts circles away quickly and effectively.
Spence could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Watts defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Watts misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Spence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence misses with a straight right.
Watts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Watts. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Watts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Spence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spence wants to clinch.
Watts throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Watts misses.
Spence is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watts throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Watts misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watts throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
Watts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spence rather than just go for the knockout.
Spence tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Watts misses with a wild combination.
Micah Watts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts throws a series of punches but Spence avoids them all with ease.
Spence slips a jab and a cross from Watts.
Spence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spence slips a straight right by Watts.
Spence wants to clinch up but Watts keeps it at a distance.
Watts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Spence fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Spence with a nice cross.
Spence missing with a left hand there. Watts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watts.
Spence looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Spence fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Spence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a right hand to the body.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Watts saw that one coming.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Spence.
Trent Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Watts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Watts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watts 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Isidoro looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Campbell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Isidoro.
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Isidoro throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Isidoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Isidoro and move into the clinch.
Isidoro throws a leg kick #CL#
and Campbell moves into the clinch.
Isidoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Isidoro won't allow it.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Campbell pulls Isidoro into guard. #SUB#
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Isidoro is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Campbell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Isidoro uses it to pass to side control.
Campbell manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Isidoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Isidoro stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.#SUB#
Campbell working for submissions but it's allowed Isidoro to get to half guard. #T2#
Campbell is pressing down on Isidoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Campbell working for a triangle but Isidoro defends it easily. #SUB#
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Isidoro passes into half guard.
Isidoro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Isidoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Isidoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Isidoro content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Isidoro defends it easily.#SUB#
Campbell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Isidoro escapes and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Campbell is looking to regain half guard here but Isidoro keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Campbell prevents Isidoro from improving position.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Isidoro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Isidoro throws a chopping leg kick but Campbell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riccardo Isidoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isidoro jabs at Campbell's body.
Isidoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Isidoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Isidoro.
Campbell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Isidoro manages to circle out of the way.
Isidoro scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell slips a jab from Isidoro.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Isidoro and move into the clinch.
Isidoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell. #T1#
No joy there for Isidoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Isidoro lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.
Isidoro looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Campbell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Isidoro stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Isidoro throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Campbell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Isidoro.
Isidoro throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Riccardo Isidoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Isidoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell walks into a straight right hand from Isidoro.
Isidoro misses with a straight left. #T2#
Isidoro misses with a few strikes there.
As Isidoro tries to get set, Campbell tries to push him back and clinch up but Isidoro manages to avoid the attempt.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Isidoro.
Campbell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campbell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Isidoro throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isidoro misses with a body punch #CL#
and Campbell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Isidoro to keep the fight standing.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Isidoro holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Isidoro to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Isidoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Isidoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Isidoro walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Isidoro.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Isidoro and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Isidoro. Beautiful body shot.
Isidoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Isidoro throws a solid leg kick but Campbell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Isidoro.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Isidoro and move into the clinch.
Isidoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isidoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Isidoro.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Isidoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Isidoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Isidoro and move into the clinch.
Isidoro misses with a body shot. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Isidoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isidoro misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Isidoro misses.
Isidoro throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Isidoro with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Isidoro misses the target.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isidoro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isidoro. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Isidoro does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riccardo Isidoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Isidoro misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Isidoro.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Isidoro to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Isidoro.
Isidoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell jumps guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Isidoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Isidoro smiles and moves away.
Donk. Isidoro catches Campbell right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Isidoro does it's job there.#T1#
Isidoro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Campbell moves out of range as Isidoro strikes.
Campbell tries to counter by clinching up but Isidoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Isidoro misses with a low kick.
Isidoro misses with an uppercut.
Isidoro throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Isidoro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campbell.
A bit of stalling here from Isidoro.
Isidoro wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Campbell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Isidoro uses from the top position. #SUB#
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Isidoro defends it easily.#SUB#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Isidoro pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Isidoro pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Isidoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Isidoro preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Isidoro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Campbell working for a triangle but Isidoro defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Campbell working for submissions but it's allowed Isidoro to get to half guard.
Campbell tries to roll over but Isidoro keeps him under control.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Isidoro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Isidoro has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Campbell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Isidoro is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Campbell pulls down on the head and he's put Isidoro to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Campbell!

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Karim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Karim counters with a body kick.
Kane fails with the takedown
and Karim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Karim ducks down to avoid it.
Karim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
and Karim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kane has time to react.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Karim counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Karim looks at the referee who does nothing so Karim lands a crushing right that sends Kane to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nurlan Karim!
Nurlan Karim bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SSKT XIII
Date: Feb 19, 2024

#R1#
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez motions for Winstone to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Winstone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winstone tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good work by Winstone as he checks the leg kick.
Winstone is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Winstone moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Winstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Winstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Winstone rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the ropes.
Winstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Winstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Winstone has him pressed against the ropes.
Winstone stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
Winstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Winstone keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Winstone has him pinned against the ropes.
Winstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Winstone taking a breather.
Winstone looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Winstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Winstone wants to stall.
Winstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winstone scores a nice knee to the body.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Winstone keeps him there for the moment.
Winstone has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Winstone stalling.
Winstone leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez is looking to control Winstone's arms but Winstone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Winstone is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Winstone.
Alvarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Winstone dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winstone tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Tony Winstone has been cut.
Winstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Winstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winstone tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Winstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winstone.
We've been informed that Winstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez trying to stall but Winstone improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Winstone throws knees to the body. #T1#
Winstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez trying to stall but Winstone improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winstone tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Winstone looking to stall.
Winstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winstone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.#BC2#
Winstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Winstone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winstone there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Alvarez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winstone.
Winstone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Winstone is rocked!
Winstone leaves his chin hanging out and Alvarez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Winstone crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Isidoro tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riccardo Isidoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isidoro misses with a low kick as Campbell jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.
Isidoro throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Isidoro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campbell.
Campbell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campbell slips a jab from Isidoro.
Isidoro misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isidoro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Isidoro smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isidoro misses with a hook #CL#
and Campbell counters by clinching up.
Isidoro trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell jumps guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Campbell pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Campbell trying to move into half guard but instead Isidoro has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Isidoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Isidoro from controlling successfully.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet. #SUB#
Campbell 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! Isidoro rolls with it to try and escape but Campbell cranks on the arm and Isidoro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell!

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Conway tries to clinch but Karim moves away
and Karim counters with a leg kick.
Conway dives in for a single leg takedown but Karim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conway tries to clinch
and Karim counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Walter Conway has been cut.
Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
And Conway tries to counter it with a takedown but Karim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karim throws a front kick that sends Conway stumbling back into the cage.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Karim to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurlan Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Conway.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt
and Karim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Conway darts in trying to clinch
and Karim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conway's knee momentarily.
Conway looks winded!
Conway gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Karim counters with a crisp one two that drops Conway! Karim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Conway to his feet! Conway is in big trouble!#ROC#Conway is rocked!
Karim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Karim finish him?
Conway fails with the takedown
and as Conway loses concentration momentarily, Karim counters with a picture perfect head kick! Conway goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nurlan Karim!
Nurlan Karim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
Spence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spence throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spence's guard.
Spence is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
James stands up from half guard.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.#T1#
Spence looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Spence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spence misses with a right hand #TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spence's guard.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR##SU2#
James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spence pushes James off but James dives into side control.
Spence could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Spence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Spence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spence throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Spence tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spence wants to sweep but James has passed to side control!#SU2#
James stands up.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spence tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount!
Spence tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.#T4#
Spence tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Spence tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LeBron James dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spence misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spence tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James passes into side control, despite Spence's attempt to control the position.
LeBron James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Spence tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but James presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Spence working to try and regain half guard.
Spence wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
James content just to control the position here.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SU2#
James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Spence throws a leg kick #TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control.

Spence explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James moves away from the strike by Spence.
Spence tries to clinch #TD2#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Spence didn't expect that.
Spence is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spence.
Spence is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SU2#
James decides to stand back up.
Spence lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spence misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spence misses with a hook.
James feints the counter takedown.#T4#
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Spence is predictable there #TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spence's guard.
Spence is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR##SU2#
James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
James is standing up over Spence. Spence looks to escape but James dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LeBron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Spence tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Trent Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.
Spence is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spence is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Spence to stand up. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spence misses the target.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spence tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount! #SU2#
James get's back to his feet.
Spence wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James feints the counter takedown.
Spence looks to clinch #TD2#
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Spence is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Spence.
James with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Spence. Those never looked like landing.
James feints the counter takedown.
Trent Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James slips a straight right by Spence.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spence defends it well.
Spence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James feints the counter takedown.
Trent Spence is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Spence throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Spence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Spence misses with a left hand #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spence tries to kick James off in order to stand up. James Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Spence darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spence!
Spence tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence wants to escape the position.
Trent Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBron James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
James stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LeBron James.
I've got James 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James!

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Isidoro slips a straight right by Dukes.
Dukes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Isidoro.
Good exchange - Isidoro coming out on top.
Isidoro lands a jab to the nose.
Dukes fails with the takedown
and Isidoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isidoro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Isidoro had a free shot at his head there.
Isidoro throws a leg kick but Dukes checks it.
Dukes is looking for a counter combo.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick
and Isidoro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Isidoro scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isidoro lands a lovely overhand right.
Isidoro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dukes.
Dukes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dukes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Riccardo Isidoro has been cut.
Isidoro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukes on the side of the head.#T1#
Dukes tries to move into range but Isidoro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Isidoro lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Dukes is looking to close the distance but Isidoro sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Dukes crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Dukes is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Riccardo Isidoro!

Event: SSKT X
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
That kick from Chinn tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Chinn looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range. #CL#
Chinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chinn working aggressively here.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Chinn.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Chinn misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Chinn breaks the clinch.
Chinn throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez slips a jab from Chinn.#T1#
Chinn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Chinn's shoulder, as Chinn tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chinn.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Chinn is wise to it.
Chinn scores with a leg kick.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chinn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez works over Chinn's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Chinn has been cut.
Chinn looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Chinn closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the ropes.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chinn leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chinn is keeping busy.#T2#
Chinn throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Chinn has him pinned against the ropes.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Chinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chinn as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Chinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Chinn pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Chinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Chinn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chinn misses the shot to the body.
As Chinn backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Chinn manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
A head kick by Chinn misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Chinn closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chinn.
Chinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chinn trying to stall but Alvarez improves his position.
Chinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Chinn.
Chinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.#T1#
Chinn misses with a body punch. #BC#
Chinn breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Chinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Chinn drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chinn - that will leave a mark!
Chinn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chinn misses with a straight right.
Chinn misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Alvarez clips Chinn with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Chinn a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Alvarez scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Chinn to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC2#Chinn is rocked!
Chinn is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks. #T2##CL#
Chinn has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chinn taking a breather. #BC#
Chinn breaks the clinch.
Chinn throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chinn.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chinn is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Chinn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Chinn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Chinn ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Chinn's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alvarez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chinn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Chinn tries to clinch up
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chinn wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez lunges at Chinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chinn's hand.
Chinn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Chinn's head back.
Chinn throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Chinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chinn seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Jeremy Chinn's cut is getting worse.
Chinn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvarez counters with a big uppercut that drops Chinn face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eddie Alvarez!
A victorious Eddie Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Karim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira avoids a kick to the body.
Karim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Pereira.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karim swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Karim.#T1#
Pereira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Pereira wants the takedown. Karim is fighting it off but Pereira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karim's guard against the cage.
Pereira trying to control but Karim is working from the bottom.
Pereira scoring with some ground and pound.
Karim keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karim is wriggling around but Pereira manages to pass to half guard.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Karim tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Karim controlling the position well.
Karim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karim wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pereira seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a kimura but Karim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
Karim scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pereira manages to mount him!
Pereira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pereira unloads with some shots from mount but Karim bucks and avoids them well.
Pereira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karim because Pereira loaded up on that one.
Pereira trying to control but Karim is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pereira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Karim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Karim shrugs it off. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Pereira working for a guillotine from mount but Karim is in no mood to give up.
Pereira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karim is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karim tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for a guillotine from mount but Karim is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Pereira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pereira cracks Karim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karim throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Karim circles away.
Karim throws a counter high kick but Pereira was just alert enough to avoid it.
Karim throws a front kick aimed at Pereira's knee but Pereira avoids it well.
Karim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Karim throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karim feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Karim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Karim.
Pereira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Jab from Pereira.
Karim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pereira looks to clinch
and Karim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira wants to counter with a clinch but Karim pushes him away.
Karim walks into a straight right hand from Pereira.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarim.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Karim.
Nurlan Karim is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Karim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira throws a right hand that Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Karim also avoids with ease.
Pereira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karim.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Karim counters with a quick kick to the body but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karim back to the cage. Pereira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sean Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Karim tries to keep at a distance but Pereira has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pereira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pereira goes for a takedown attempt but Karim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pereira checks a leg kick.#T3#
Karim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarim.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Karim is avoiding it.
Karim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Karim circles away.
A good leg kick by Karim.
Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pereira avoids the head kick by Karim. #T4#
Karim throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Karim avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Karim seems unphased.
Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karim cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Karim pushes him off.
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 Nurlan Karim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
Karim keeps the fight on the outside.
Karim looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Karim moves away and avoids it.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karim.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Karim circles away.
Karim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karim dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pereira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karim pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##BC#
Karim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karim scoring well with a low kick there.
Karim delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Karim misses.
Karim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pereira tries to clinch
and Karim counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Karim to acknowledge the strikes.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Karim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karim fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pereira just manages to avoid it.
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Karim. #T2#
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Pereira gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Pereira manages to pull guard.
Karim tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Karim decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Whack! Karim lands a heavy head kick that drops Pereira. The ref tackles Karim to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pereira was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nurlan Karim!
Nurlan Karim decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1#
Aliev misses with a hook #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Aliev is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
I would not like to be Scott right now.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Aliev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Aliev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott is really stuck here.
Aliev controlling the position well here. Scott rolled but Aliev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aliev has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Aliev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Aliev let's go of the attempt for now.
Aliev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scott doesn't escape.
Aliev avoiding Scott 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Aliev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aliev controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position.
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Aliev.
Scott breaks Aliev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Aliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aliev pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott really is a fat lump.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott content to stall in guard here.
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 Robert Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aliev tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aliev back to the ropes. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Aliev just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aliev on the side of the head.
Aliev misses with a straight right.
A big left from Aliev misses. #TD#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aliev controlling the position.
Aliev is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aliev controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Aliev.
A body shot lands from Scott. #TD#
Scott decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard.
Aliev passes into half guard.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T3#
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Aliev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aliev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Aliev is controlling him
Robert Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aliev controlling the action here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Aliev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Aliev's guard.
Scott trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Scott dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aliev misses the jab.#TD#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
Aliev keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliev holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aliev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliev holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Aliev looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Aliev.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Aliev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev is still trying to improve position.
Aliev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T3#
Scott 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott throws a head kick but Aliev moves out of range.
A jab from Aliev misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aliev enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aliev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott throws a strike but Aliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Scott trying to control the position. #T4#
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esad Aliev.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Robert Scott!

Robert Scott wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HRL46
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Karim tries to land a front kick but Topuria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Topuria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karim.
Karim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topuria.
Karim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Topuria counter with a right hand.
Karim tries to land a leg kick but Topuria saw it coming and moves away.
Topuria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Topuria lands with a hook. Karim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karim scoring well with a low kick there.
Topuria misses the jab.
Topuria lands a lovely overhand right.
Karim ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topuria misses with an uppercut
and Karim counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Topuria scores with a decent looking hook.
Topuria misses the jab.
Karim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Topuria loads up on a big right hand but Karim slips the punch.
Topuria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karim thinks about countering with a head kick.
A lazy left from Topuria finds it's target.
Topuria misses with a right hand
and Karim counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karim.
Karim throws a big shot that misses.
Topuria throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karim counters with a nice body kick.
Topuria blocks a head kick by Karim.
Topuria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topuria looks to score with a jab to the body but Karim is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karim misses its target.
Karim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Topuria throws a jab when Karim was well out of range.
Karim looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Topuria misses with the combination.
It looked like Karim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Topuria.
Topuria moves into range and connects with a jab.
Topuria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Topuria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Topuria misses.
Karim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Topuria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Karim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Topuria looks winded!
Karim with a nice calf kick.
Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Karim, right into the meat of the thigh.
Topuria scores with a jab.
Topuria throws an off balance right hand
and Karim counters with an inside leg kick.
Karim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Topuria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karim counters with a thumping low kick.
Karim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Topuria.
Karim throws a counter high kick but Topuria was just alert enough to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Topuria misses.
Karim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Topuria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karim.
Karim looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karim throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Topuria swinging wildly here.
Karim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Topuria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karim counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karim looks to throw the jab but Topuria is out of range. #KD#
Karim lands a big head kick that sends Topuria tumbling to the mat! Karim takes a step backwards and waves Topuria back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Topuria is rocked!
A low kick lands for Karim.
Topuria is still on wobbly legs! Can Karim finish him?
Topuria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karim doesn't seem bothered though.
Topuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Karim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Topuria takes a step back to recover.
Topuria's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topuria throws a lazy uppercut
and Karim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Topuria's knee momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karim.
Topuria lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nurlan Karim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Topuria throws an off balance right hand
and Karim counters with a monster head kick that knocks Topuria out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nurlan Karim!
Nurlan Karim decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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