Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Bone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bone punishes Halko's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone scores with a three punch combo!
Bone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bone throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone lands with a cross.
A jab from Bone finds it's way through Halko's defenses.
Bone scores with a jab.
Bone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halko is trying to stand back up but Bone is controlling him #T1#
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Halko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone passes to full mount!
Halko is looking to get to half guard.
Bone avoids the attempt from Halko to control.
Halko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bone is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone trying to control but Halko is having none of it. #T2#
Bone is really struggling to control Halko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halko is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Halko tries to lock up and control but Bone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halko working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Bone wants to finish this one by submission but Halko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bone. #SUB#
Bone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halko!
Halko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Bone 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.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Halko has passed into half guard.
Well, if Halko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halko won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzie Bone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halko is looking to score with low kicks.
Halko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone thuds a left hand into Halko's body.
Krayzie Bone is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Halko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bone was covering up waiting for the punch and Halko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bone working a defensive guard here.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bone passes into half guard. #T1#
Bone prevents Halko from improving his position.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Halko is defending well.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halko can do to turn this around?
Halko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Bone pushes down on Halko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halko!
Bone trying to control but Halko is having none of it.
Halko tries to lock up and control but Bone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halko regains half guard.
Bone is trying to control. Halko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Halko tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Halko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halko trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bone lands with a hook. Halko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bone throws a series of punches but Halko moves out of range.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halko doesn't seem bothered though.
Bone lands with a shot to the body.
Bone looks to land a combination. Halko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halko.
Bone sneaks back into half guard.
Bone tries to roll over but Halko keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzie Bone dominated that second round.
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#
Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halko at a distance. #CL2#
Halko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Halko jumps guard and drags Bone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bone trying to control but Halko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halko has an active guard here but Bone has managed to pass into half guard.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halko keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Bone trying to control the position but Halko is working away.
Halko is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halko, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bone tries for a kimura but Halko is defending well.
Halko is looking to regain half guard here but Bone keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Halko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Krayzie Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bone wants to control the pace but Halko is squirming around nicely.
Halko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bone trying to control but Halko is having none of it.
Halko really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone tries to control but Halko wriggling away.
Halko prevents any damage by holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krayzie Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krayzie Bone!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wittu or perhaps it was just good defense by Franks, which made it look bad.
Wittu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wittu punishes Franks's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Franks moves into the clinch.
Franks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wittu smiles and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Wittu there.
Wittu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wittu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franks.
Franks leaves Wittu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wittu sprawls and moves away.
Alonzo Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Wittu.
Wittu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Franks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Franks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wittu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wittu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wittu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franks stays in close to Wittu's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wittu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Franks dives into side control.
Franks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wittu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU#
Franks stands up. #T3#
Wittu tries to bum rush Franks with a series of wild strikes but Franks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Franks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Wittu. #TD#
Franks scores with a takedown into Wittu's guard.
Franks sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Franks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wittu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franks has managed to get both his arms back between Wittu's legs - danger averted.
Franks stands and throws Wittu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franks working away.#T4##SUB#
Franks is trying to get an arm triangle but Wittu is defending well.
Wittu regains half guard, as Franks was trying to land strikes.
Franks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks is looking to advance position but Wittu won't allow it.
Franks slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Franks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Franks dives in and scores a takedown into Wittu's guard.
Franks won't allow Wittu to get back to his feet. #SU#
Franks stands up from Wittu's guard - Franks perhaps looking for a knockout.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Franks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Franks clinches up against the cage.
Wittu looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks jumps guard but Wittu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wittu tries to pull guard but Franks holds him up against the cage and eventually Wittu drops back down to his feet.
Wittu has had enough of the clinch but Franks keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Wittu jumps guard but Franks stands there with Wittu around his waist. Wittu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alonzo Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Wittu.#BC#
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wittu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franks tries to avoid it but Wittu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franks to the ground. Franks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Wittu looks to move away, Franks throws a big counter combo but Wittu just gets out of the way.
Franks throws a series of punches but Wittu moves out of range. #TD#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Wittu is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Wittu's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alonzo Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Wittu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wittu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franks.
Franks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wittu can do to turn this around?
Wittu being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Franks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wittu is retaining full guard.
Wittu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franks has passed into side control.
Wittu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wittu is not content to let Franks control the position.
Franks tries to move to mount but Wittu blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Wittu regains half guard.
Wittu is trying to control but can't.
Wittu is looking for a sweep. Franks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franks stalling. #SUB2#
Wittu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wittu looking for submissions off his back.
Wittu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franks's back!
Wittu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Franks doesn't escape.
Franks wants to control his opponent's hands but Wittu gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks is trying to break free.
Franks trying to get back to his feet but Wittu is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Franks dominated that second round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Franks takes a swing at Wittu's ribcage but misses.
Franks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wittu.#TD#
Franks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wittu to the ground. Franks is now in Wittu's guard.
Wittu wants to get back to his feet but Franks passes into half guard. #REVB#
Wittu trying to control but Franks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Wittu trying to control but Franks postures up. #SU#
Franks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck for Wittu with that takedown attempt.
Wittu tries to clinch up.
Wittu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franks's waist but Franks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wittu off to one side.
Alonzo Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Wittu.
Franks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2##TD#
Franks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wittu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franks controlling the action here.
Wittu tries to roll over but Franks keeps him under control.
Wittu trying to hold on to Franks's head to control him but Franks postures up. #T3#
Franks is taking a breather. Wittu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wittu is trying to maintain the position but Franks is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Franks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wittu is looking to escape.#T4#
Wittu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franks.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Franks in particular looking to stall.
Franks wants to pass the guard but Wittu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wittu wants to improve his position but Franks is controlling well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Franks!

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Trandel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tannenbaum pinned against the cage. Tannenbaum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tannenbaum throws a counter high kick but Trandel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
Trandel looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trandel.
Trandel checks a leg kick.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.#T1#
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trandel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tannenbaum with a body shot.
Tannenbaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trandel.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trandel throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trandel throws a series of punches but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tannenbaum misses the target.
Trandel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trandel is able to avoid easily.
Trandel misses with a shot to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Trandel swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trandel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trandel moves out of range of the body kick from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Trandel is just out of range.
Trandel throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Trandel was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trandel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to Trandel's midsection.#T3#
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Tannenbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Trandel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tannenbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trandel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tannenbaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trandel cracks Tannenbaum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trandel dives in and grabs Tannenbaum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tannenbaum pushes down on Trandel's head and hops out.
Tannenbaum is looking to wear down Trandel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tannenbaum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trandel will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Trandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Trandel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tannenbaum connects with a body shot that sends Trandel's belly button to the back.
Tannenbaum throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannenbaum tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tannenbaum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tannenbaum struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Tannenbaum misses.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.
Trandel misses with a body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trandel takes one on the button.
Tannenbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trandel can do to turn this around?
Tannenbaum lands with a kick to the temple. Trandel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tannenbaum throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
Trandel throws out a counter right but Tannenbaum avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum misses with a takedown attempt - Trandel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Trandel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Trandel's ribcage but misses.
Trandel looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Trandel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tannenbaum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tannenbaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trandel misses with a takedown
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick. #T2#
Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trandel.
Tannenbaum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trandel is defended easily by Tannenbaum.
Trandel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Tannenbaum clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Trandel as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tannenbaum.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tannenbaum lands with an uppercut that bounces Trandel off the cage and back into range.
Trandel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tannenbaum manages to avoid it.
Tannenbaum clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Tannenbaum misses with a wild combination.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Tannenbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tannenbaum slaps away a takedown attempt from Trandel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tannenbaum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum 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#
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trandel.
Tannenbaum connects with a crisp jab.
Trandel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tannenbaum misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Trandel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trandel, as that shot connected.
Trandel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Trandel fails with a takedown attempt.
Trandel swings for the body but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
Trandel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Trandel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sovor Trandel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lazy left from Trandel finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
A low kick lands for Tannenbaum.
Trandel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Trandel.
Trandel throws out a loose jab but Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trandel scores with a jab. Tannenbaum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trandel! But no joy.
Trandel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trandel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trandel throws a nice looking combination but Tannenbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tannenbaum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trandel takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Tannenbaum throws a big counter combination but Trandel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trandel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.#T4#
Tannenbaum lands a front kick.
A left lands for Trandel.
Trandel looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Trandel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tannenbaum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klaus Tannenbaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Tannenbaum. That snapped Trandel's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tannenbaum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Paveto drives through and clinches with Kock against the cage.
Paveto can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paveto.
Still in the clinch, Paveto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
Paveto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paveto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands a right hand.
Paveto misses with a punch on the inside.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike from Kock.
Paveto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Paveto trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Paveto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paveto.
Paveto cracks Kock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock connects with a nice looking jab.
Paveto misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Paveto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Joro Paveto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paveto misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Paveto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a body kick.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Paveto wants to counter the offense by Kock and move into the clinch position.
Paveto misses with a right hand
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock throws a right hand that Paveto ducks under and follows up with a left that Paveto also avoids with ease.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock throws a push kick but Paveto slaps the foot to one side.
Kock lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Paveto instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick.
Paveto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Paveto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a one-two to the body.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto moves to clinch but Kock breaks away
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Paveto looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Paveto instigates a clinch.
Paveto misses with some punches.
Kock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kock.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paveto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paveto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Paveto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paveto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Paveto is looking to clinch.
Kock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paveto scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kock has Paveto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paveto tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Paveto's guard.
Paveto looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Paveto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paveto tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Paveto tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Paveto checks the leg kick.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paveto can do to turn this around?#T1#
Paveto closes the distance but Kock moves to the side
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paveto thinking. #CL2#
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Paveto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Paveto.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paveto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kock trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Kock tests Paveto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paveto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock defending well as Paveto loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Paveto clinches. #BC#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Paveto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paveto can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paveto working aggressively here.
Paveto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paveto.
Paveto working aggressively here.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Paveto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Kock breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Paveto moves out of range easily.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paveto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Paveto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Paveto.
Kock sets himself, and Paveto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kock avoids it this time.
Paveto scores with a decent looking hook.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paveto moves out of range of the strikes.
Paveto wants to counter with a clinch but Kock pushes him away.#T4#
Kock lands a nice looking body kick.
Paveto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Paveto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paveto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
Paveto lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Paveto moves out of range easily.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Paveto should have avoided that one.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paveto misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Paveto.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paveto just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Paveto. Those never looked like landing.
Paveto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Kock misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Joro Paveto has been cut.#BC#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paveto throws a shot to the body.
Paveto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Paveto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kock, pushing him back against the cage.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Paveto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paveto. #BC#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Paveto misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock cracks Paveto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Paveto blocks the body kick.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Paveto. Paveto maintains the clinch.
Kock is trying to break free.
Kock tries to circle away but Paveto has him pinned against the cage.
Paveto misses with some punches.
Kock pushes Paveto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands. #TD#
Kock has Paveto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paveto tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Paveto's guard.

Paveto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paveto misses with a body punch
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paveto.
A big right from Paveto misses.
Paveto tries to clinch up
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Paveto.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paveto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Paveto down.
Paveto wants to clinch up but Kock keeps it at a distance.
Paveto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paveto's knee momentarily.
Paveto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Paveto clinches. #BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Paveto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Paveto takes the fight into the clinch.
Paveto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Paveto has a couple of punches blocked by Kock. #BC#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Paveto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Kock.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico lands with a nice combination. Kazimierz backs away looking to recover.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazimierz is just out of range.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.#TD2#
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Tico scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kazimierz manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tico wants to control but Kazimierz is having none of it.#T1#
Tico regains half guard.
Tico is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kazimierz winds up and cracks Tico with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazimierz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tico manages to get to full guard.
Tico wants to stand and escape but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Tico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazimierz looking to sit in guard and control but Tico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tico stays in close to Kazimierz's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kazimierz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kazimierz wants to get back to his feet but Tico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tico being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Kazimierz 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazimierz is defended easily by Tico.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico thuds his right hand into Kazimierz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazimierz.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kazimierz avoids it.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Kazimierz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tico is looking to wear down Kazimierz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Kazimierz stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Kazimierz gets a double leg takedown into Tico's guard.
Kazimierz postures up. #T1#
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Tico pulls Kazimierz in to control the position.
Tico is trying to keep Kazimierz in close.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazimierz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Kazimierz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tico, up you get!
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Tico is looking to slow Kazimierz down with leg kicks.
Tico misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Tico tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz is pressing down on Tico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tico is holding on for now.
Kazimierz wants to control but Tico is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kazimierz controlling the action here.
Tico tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazimierz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tico tries to hold on but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz tries to control but Tico wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tico is looking to improve his position but Kazimierz isn't that keen on the idea.#SU2#
Kazimierz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kazimierz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Kazimierz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tico avoids the body shot from Kazimierz. #TD2#
Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tico sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazimierz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tico's guard.
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 Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kazimierz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazimierz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazimierz moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazimierz misses with a low kick.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Kazimierz's head back.
Kazimierz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Aleksander Kazimierz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tico tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
Tico is concentrating on defense, preventing Kazimierz from advancing position.
Kazimierz trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it. #T1#
Tico wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazimierz lands a nice short elbow.
Kazimierz is stalling here. Tico is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kazimierz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tico has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.
Tico is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazimierz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kazimierz is trying to control Tico's posture but Tico avoids it.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.#T3#
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Tico is staying tight to Kazimierz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tico controlling the action here.
Tico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazimierz keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
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.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazimierz shoots in and drives through. Tico sprawls well.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tico's waist but Tico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
Kazimierz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
Tico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazimierz. That did some damage!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico throws a one two combo.
Kazimierz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico 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: SMASH: Gunn vs River
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Cuntmara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Cuntmara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Cuntmara finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cuntmara. Tico shrugs it off though. #T1#
Cuntmara defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Cuntmara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Cuntmara throws a body kick that misses.
Cuntmara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tico finds it's way round the side to connect with Cuntmara's head.
Cuntmara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico staying out of range there.
Cuntmara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuntmara should have avoided that one.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Tico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cuntmara.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
Tico slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico throws a jab when Cuntmara was well out of range.
Cuntmara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cuntmara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuntmara misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a thumping low kick.
Cuntmara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Tico is rocked!
Cuntmara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuntmara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tico circles away quickly and effectively.
Tico looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuntmara tries to land a front kick but Tico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuntmara's head.
Cuntmara takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuntmara lands a body shot.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuntmara connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuntmara as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Tico.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuntmara slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Cuntmara.#T4#
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Cuntmara had a free shot at his head there.
Tico throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
Tico is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
Cuntmara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuntmara.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Cuntmara misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Tico was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cuntmara clobbers Tico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Tico throws a body kick.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Tico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico lands a body shot.
Cuntmara avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara with the inside leg kick.
Cuntmara scores with a jab. Tico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cuntmara cracks Tico with a good jab.
Cuntmara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Cuntmara scores with a nice head shot.
Cuntmara sizes up Tico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cuntmara pounces like a tiger and cracks Tico with a vicious hook! Tico is down but not out! Cuntmara follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
After winning the bout, Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Tannenbaum slips under a jab.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhdanov with a body shot.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Tannenbaum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy body kick from Tannenbaum
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhdanov misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick but Tannenbaum sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhdanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Tannenbaum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhdanov misses the target.
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tannenbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roman Zhdanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tannenbaum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhdanov.
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check.
Zhdanov swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhdanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Zhdanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with an inside leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws a series of punches but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhdanov, as that shot connected. #CL#
Zhdanov has Tannenbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhdanov working aggressively here.
Tannenbaum tries to stall but Zhdanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov tries to throw a body punch but Tannenbaum avoids it by throwing Zhdanov back against the cage.
Tannenbaum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tannenbaum tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Tannenbaum holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Tannenbaum is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov is controlling him.
Zhdanov stalling in the clinch.
Tannenbaum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tannenbaum wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tannenbaum blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tannenbaum looking to stall.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov has Tannenbaum pushed against the cage.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zhdanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tannenbaum's efforts to push away.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Tannenbaum stalling in the clinch.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tannenbaum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tannenbaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhdanov avoiding damage. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tannenbaum moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhdanov moves out of range as Tannenbaum strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tannenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tannenbaum throws out a counter right but Zhdanov avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.#T1#
Zhdanov throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Zhdanov lands the left hand.
Tannenbaum slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and clinches.
Tannenbaum working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tannenbaum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhdanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tannenbaum counters with a solid body kick.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Zhdanov connects with the punch.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tannenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Zhdanov misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tannenbaum slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhdanov but Zhdanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Zhdanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tannenbaum lands a slapping body shot.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov moves in looking to clinch but Tannenbaum pushes him off.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Tannenbaum misses.
Tannenbaum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhdanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum throws a big shot that misses.
Tannenbaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tannenbaum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhdanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tannenbaum avoided it.
Zhdanov ducks right into an uppercut from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Tannenbaum moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
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 Roman Zhdanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tannenbaum lands a jab to the nose.
Zhdanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.#CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tannenbaum lands a head kick!
A big left from Zhdanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tannenbaum checks a low kick from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov misses with a hook.
Zhdanov throws a nice head kick!
Tannenbaum slips under a jab from Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov throwing a counter right hand but Tannenbaum manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.#T2#
Zhdanov looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
Tannenbaum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhdanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum throws out a counter right but Zhdanov avoids it with no problem.
Tannenbaum defending well as Zhdanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Zhdanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tannenbaum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tannenbaum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Tannenbaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhdanov tries to sprawl out of it but Tannenbaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhdanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tannenbaum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhdanov misses the target.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick which misses Tannenbaum's front leg but catches the back leg as Tannenbaum tries to avoid it.
Zhdanov avoids the body shot from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov throws a looping overhand right but Tannenbaum ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tannenbaum ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the body kick from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tannenbaum counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut.
Tannenbaum lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back to recover.
Zhdanov scores with a nice strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 198
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Saigon cracks Jarvinen with a good jab.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon jabs at Jarvinen's body.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen connects with a body shot that sends Saigon's belly button to the back.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Jarvinen slips the punch.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Saigon.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Saigon breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Saigon.
Saigon slips under a jab from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Arto Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jarvinen wants to clinch.
Saigon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jarvinen.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Saigon tries to counter with a clinch but Jarvinen shakes him off and moves away.
Jarvinen works Saigon's body with a nice hook.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jarvinen, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up.#T2#
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Saigon throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jarvinen counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Saigon misses the shot to the body.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarvinen sets himself, and Saigon steps forward looking for the clinch! Jarvinen avoids it this time.
Jarvinen misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.#T3##KD#
Jarvinen sends Saigon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jarvinen is motioning to the referee to let Saigon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saigon is rocked!
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Jarvinen pushes him away.
Saigon seems to have recovered his senses.
Saigon connects with a high kick.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
Saigon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Saigon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saigon.#T4#
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarvinen is looking to counter the offense by Saigon and move into the clinch.
Jarvinen throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Saigon.
Nice body kick there by Saigon.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jarvinen missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Saigon misses #CL#
and Jarvinen moves into the clinch.
Jarvinen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
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 Arto Jarvinen will probably get the nod.
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#
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarvinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Saigon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Jarvinen tries to move into range but Saigon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvinen.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Saigon.#T1#
Saigon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Saigon slams his shin into Jarvinen's torso.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Saigon connects with a high kick.
Saigon throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon slips a straight right by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Jarvinen lands a big uppercut and Saigon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saigon looks OK. Jarvinen waves Saigon back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saigon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jarvinen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saigon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A relieved looking Arto Jarvinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
Marsden happy to just control the position for now.
Kock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsden trying to control the position but Kock is working away.
Kock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marsden just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kock keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden advances to mount.
Kock is looking to improve his position but Marsden isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Marsden fails to advance to Kock's back.
Marsden throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kock stops Marsden from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kock is working hard here to advance position.
Kock is squirming around, avoiding Marsden's attempts to control the action.
Kock wants to control but Marsden is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Marsden goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kock turns into him and now he's in Marsden's guard.
Marsden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marsden working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Kock content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Kock defends easily.
Kock is looking to advance position but Marsden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marsden looking to control but Kock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kock wants to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden looking to control but Kock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marsden seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kock is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden controlling his opponent.
Kock is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brooke Marsden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marsden thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock wants to land a leg kick but Marsden is out of range.
A jab lands there for Marsden.
Brooke Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab. #TD2#
Marsden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Marsden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kock sees it coming and defends easily.
Kock is trying to maintain the position but Marsden is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marsden trying to control from Kock's half guard. Kock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marsden controls the pace.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooke Marsden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Kock is pulling down on Marsden's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsden, at least for the moment.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Marsden looking to sit in guard and control but Kock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marsden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kock content to stall in guard here.
Marsden controls Kock momentarily but Kock frees himself.
Kock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Kock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marsden is looking to sweep but instead, Kock has passed into half guard.
Kock trying to control the pace.
Marsden tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kock passes to side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Marsden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kock working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden wants to control but Kock postures up.
Kock controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brooke Marsden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kock works Marsden's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Marsden gets a takedown into half guard.
Marsden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Marsden seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.
Marsden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden trying to control from Kock's half guard. Kock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marsden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kock wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marsden trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Marsden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Marsden connects with a looping right hand.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsden throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Marsden throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Marsden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Kock takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Kock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kock has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A punch combination from Marsden misses.
Marsden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKock.
Kock lands with a nice body 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!
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Kock is looking to wear down Marsden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marsden.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brooke Marsden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marsden cracks Kock with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brooke Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsden 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs River 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paveto throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paveto takes a step back to recover.
Tico lands a jab to Paveto's midsection.
We've been told by Paveto's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paveto finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico lands a nice hook to Paveto's body. Paveto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paveto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paveto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tico thumps Paveto with a low kick.
Paveto misses the shot to the body.
Paveto misses the jab.
Tico replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paveto blocks it well.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paveto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paveto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Paveto lands a nice hook to Tico's body. Tico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico thuds a left hand into Paveto's body.
Paveto just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paveto doesn't seem bothered though.
Paveto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Paveto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paveto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Paveto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Tico takes a swing at Paveto's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Paveto fails to land with a series of punches.
Paveto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto is looking to counter punch.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paveto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Paveto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paveto. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Paveto moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Tico cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Paveto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Paveto off balance momentarily.
Tico lands a jab to Paveto's midsection.
Tico punishes Paveto's body with a nice straight punch.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico connects with a body shot.
Paveto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.#T4#
Paveto throws a nice looking combination but Tico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tico looks to land a body kick but Paveto moved away.
Paveto misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Paveto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paveto lands with a nice body punch.
Paveto scores with a sloppy right hand. Tico should have avoided that one.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paveto doesn't seem bothered though.
Paveto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paveto throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico throws a leg kick but Paveto checks it.
Paveto blocks a head kick by Tico.
Paveto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico jabs at Paveto's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
That's time! Paveto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tico digs a good body shot into Paveto's ribs.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Paveto's belly button to the back.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Paveto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paveto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico throws a series of punches but Paveto avoids them all with ease.
Paveto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tico.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paveto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tico connects with a body shot.
A big right from Paveto misses.
Tico jabs at Paveto's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Paveto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico lands with a good body shot.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto.#T1#
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paveto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paveto throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico throws a leg kick but Paveto checks it.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico stuns Paveto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.#T2#
Paveto misses the jab.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Paveto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico scoring well with a low kick there.
Paveto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paveto throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tico lands with a good body shot.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Paveto's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico takes a swing at Paveto's ribcage but misses.
As Tico looks to move away, Paveto throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.#T3#
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paveto.
Paveto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico scores with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paveto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Paveto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paveto.
A countering left hand to the body from Tico misses.
Paveto misses with a looping right.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paveto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Tico thuds a left hand into Paveto's body.#T4#
Tico wants to land a leg kick but Paveto is out of range.
Tico lands a nice hook to Paveto's body. Paveto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.
Paveto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Paveto.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tico lands a body shot.
Tico with a jab.
Paveto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paveto looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throws a front kick that sends Paveto stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Paveto takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
Paveto avoids a kick to the body.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tico.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Tico.
Paveto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Paveto counters with a straight right hand.
Paveto swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paveto moves away.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico works Paveto's body with a nice hook.
Paveto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico slips under a jab from Paveto.
Paveto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.
Paveto misses with an uppercut.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paveto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Paveto.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paveto rather than just go for the knockout.
Paveto wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
Tico looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tico lands a jab to Paveto's midsection.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paveto.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paveto looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Paveto.
Paveto stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paveto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tico.
Tico lands a head kick. Paveto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tico thuds a left hand into Paveto's body.
Paveto misses with a wild body shot.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paveto manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tico slips under a jab from Paveto.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paveto throws out the jab.
Paveto misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tico, as that shot connected.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tico throws a head kick that half lands.
Tico digs a good body shot into Paveto's ribs.
Paveto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paveto throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico throws a head kick that half lands.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paveto swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tico.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Tico.
Paveto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tico 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Saigon sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Saigon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Saigon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saigon tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Saigon is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saigon controlling the position well.
Saigon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saigon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Saigon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Saigon, which made it look bad.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Saigon throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Saigon throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range. #T3#
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saigon thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Saigon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saigon wants it to stay on the feet.
Saigon stuffs the takedown.
Saigon thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Saigon is out of range. #TD#
Saigon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Saigon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
Saigon controlling the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa passes Saigon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
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 Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saigon is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Saigon circles away and we're back to standing.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Saigon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Saigon gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Saigon is keeping the position.
Barbosa pushing down on Saigon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucas Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Saigon.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Saigon is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saigon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saigon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saigon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saigon! #REVB#
Saigon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barbosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Saigon wants to stand but Barbosa has his arm trapped.
Saigon working away.
Barbosa tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon taking a breather here.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saigon controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well.
Saigon controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saigon quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Saigon defends it.
Saigon moves into full guard.
Saigon trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon controlling the position.
Saigon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saigon has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Saigon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saigon enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saigon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saigon has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa advances position into side control!#T3#
Saigon is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Saigon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saigon, who protects the arm well. #T4#
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.
Saigon is trying to improve his position.
Saigon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barbosa is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Saigon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saigon is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa gave a mention to UNDEFEATED in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Johnny Saigon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kock rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tico.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Kock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tico manages to circle out of the way.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock counters with a leg kick.
Kock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Tico misses
and Kock counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Tico shrugs it off.
Tico tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tico's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Tico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Tico has control of Kock's left arm, preventing Kock from doing any damage.
Kock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Kock throws a big elbow that misses.
Tico being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kock continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tico misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
Tico digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to work over Tico's front leg with a kick but Tico checks it.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tico throws a leg kick that misses.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Tico throws a body kick that misses
and Kock counters with a nice body shot.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Tico throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Tico throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tico digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Tico works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Tico throws a body kick that misses
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tico's knee momentarily.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico misses with a body shot. #T3#
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico tries to work over Kock's front leg with a kick but Kock checks it.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a body kick.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock avoids the body shot from Tico.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Tico misses
and Kock counters with a leg kick.
Tico swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Tico misses #CL#
and Kock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kock.
Tico managing to block the knees to the body from Kock.
Kock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kock tries to land knees in the clinch but Tico avoids the damage to the body.
Tico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tico misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kock breaks the clinch.
Tico misses with a body shot
and Kock counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico digs a good hook to Kock's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico misses with a low kick as Kock jumps back.
As Tico looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Tico just gets out of the way.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tico lands a jab to Kock's midsection.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance. #CL#
Kock has managed to clinch.
Tico fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tico just manages to avoid it.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tico connects with a body shot.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Tico lands a nice hook to Kock's body. Kock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
And Kock counters with a quick kick to the body but Tico blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tico wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tico throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Tico plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tico misses.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Tico scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kock avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico throws a chopping leg kick but Kock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock is looking to clinch.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tico throws a leg kick but Kock checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights VIII
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Sinisterra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tannenbaum feints a counter leg kick.
Tannenbaum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sinisterra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sinisterra throws a sloppy body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Sinisterra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinisterra misses with a two punch combination.
Sinisterra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinisterra misses with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannenbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Tannenbaum looks to move away, Sinisterra throws a big counter combo but Tannenbaum just gets out of the way.
Sinisterra missing with a left hand there. Tannenbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Tannenbaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinisterra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Sinisterra's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tannenbaum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sinisterra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinisterra misses the target.
Sinisterra throws a shot from downtown. Tannenbaum moves away and avoids it.
Sinisterra throws a push kick but Tannenbaum slaps the foot to one side.
Sinisterra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sinisterra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Sinisterra was not able to check.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Tannenbaum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sinisterra swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a left to the body.
Tannenbaum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinisterra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tannenbaum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sinisterra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinisterra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with an inside leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws an off balance right hand
and Tannenbaum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinisterra tried to counter with a leg kick but Tannenbaum avoided it.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick.
Tannenbaum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Sinisterra misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Sinisterra catches Tannenbaum right on the button with a cross.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinisterra manages to avoid it.
Sinisterra throws a leg kick but Tannenbaum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luis Sinisterra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinisterra just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinisterra misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sinisterra misses.
Sinisterra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinisterra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tannenbaum to score with a decent uppercut.
Luis Sinisterra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sinisterra cracks Tannenbaum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sinisterra staying out of range there.
Sinisterra misses with a body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice body shot.
Tannenbaum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Sinisterra misses.
Sinisterra misses with a combination
and Tannenbaum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sinisterra throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinisterra connects with a solid leg kick.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Sinisterra's ribcage but misses.
Sinisterra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tannenbaum jabs at Sinisterra's body.
Tannenbaum shoots in and drives through. Sinisterra sprawls well.
Tannenbaum throws a body punch but Sinisterra moves out of range.
Sinisterra moves away from the strike by Tannenbaum.
Sinisterra throws a series of strikes that have Tannenbaum backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tannenbaum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sinisterra throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinisterra. Tannenbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sinisterra misses with a lunging right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a left to the body.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Tannenbaum looks to move away, Sinisterra throws a big counter combo but Tannenbaum just gets out of the way.
Sinisterra misses with an uppercut. Tannenbaum saw that one coming.
A combination from Sinisterra does no damage.
Sinisterra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tannenbaum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinisterra throws a nice looking combination but Tannenbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tannenbaum throws a right hand that Sinisterra ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinisterra also avoids with ease.#T2#
Sinisterra drops his hands momentarily and Tannenbaum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tannenbaum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sinisterra thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Sinisterra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannenbaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinisterra.
Sinisterra takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tannenbaum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tannenbaum looks to land a body kick but Sinisterra moved away.
Sinisterra throws out a powerful jab.
Sinisterra looks to score with a jab to the body but Tannenbaum is just out of range.#T3#
Sinisterra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice body shot.
Sinisterra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tannenbaum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinisterra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Sinisterra swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot
and Sinisterra counters with a left and a right that stings Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum is looking to chop away at Sinisterra's legs.
Sinisterra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinisterra misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Sinisterra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tannenbaum shoots in for a takedown but Sinisterra shows good takedown defense.
Sinisterra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tannenbaum lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinisterra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tannenbaum.
Sinisterra misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Sinisterra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Sinisterra. Those never looked like landing.
Sinisterra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tannenbaum dodges the punch combination from Sinisterra.
Tannenbaum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Sinisterra dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tannenbaum connects with a looping right hand.
Tannenbaum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinisterra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinisterra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tannenbaum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinisterra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tannenbaum throws a big counter head kick but Sinisterra avoids it with no problem.
Tannenbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinisterra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinisterra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum stalks Sinisterra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinisterra's face. Sinisterra staggers backwards, shaken.
Tannenbaum blocks a head kick by Sinisterra. #T1#
Tannenbaum looks to land a right hand but Sinisterra moved out of range.
Tannenbaum misses with a leg kick
letting Sinisterra counter with a right hand.
Tannenbaum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice cross by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum swings for the body but Sinisterra moves out of range.
Tannenbaum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinisterra circles away quickly and effectively.
Tannenbaum digs a good body shot into Sinisterra's ribs.
Sinisterra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tannenbaum.#T2#
Tannenbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinisterra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tannenbaum misses with the combination.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab.
Tannenbaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sinisterra lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinisterra tries to bum rush Tannenbaum with a series of wild strikes but Tannenbaum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sinisterra throws a wild body kick that Tannenbaum sees coming a mile off.
Tannenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinisterra counters with a three punch combo that has Tannenbaum backing up. Tannenbaum nods at Sinisterra to acknowledge the strikes.
Luis Sinisterra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
No joy there for Tannenbaum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinisterra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tannenbaum manages to circle out of the way.
Tannenbaum with a hook.
Sinisterra throws a right and a left that Tannenbaum avoids nicely.
Tannenbaum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tannenbaum works the jab nicely.
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinisterra.
A little jabbing left from Tannenbaum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sinisterra tries to land a leg kick but Tannenbaum saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Sinisterra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tannenbaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinisterra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that Sinisterra semi-blocks.
Tannenbaum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sinisterra throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sinisterra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinisterra misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tannenbaum 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Tannenbaum!
Klaus Tannenbaum 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: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Kvinchal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Kvinchal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock moves away from the strike by Kvinchal.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Kvinchal saw that one coming.
Kvinchal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kvinchal with a hook.
Kock slips under a jab from Kvinchal.
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Kvinchal.
Kock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvinchal throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal staying out of range there.
Kastav Kvinchal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Kvinchal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kock doesn't seem phased though.
Kock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kvinchal dives in and grabs Kock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kock pushes down on Kvinchal's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.#T1#
Kvinchal tests Kock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kvinchal connects with a jab.
Kvinchal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kock lunges at Kvinchal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kvinchal's hand.
Kvinchal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kock can pounce on him.
Kvinchal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kvinchal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kvinchal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.#T2#
A shot to the body from Kvinchal misses
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvinchal misses with a straight right.
Kock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kvinchal lands a jab to the nose.
Kvinchal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock misses with a hook #TD2#
so Kvinchal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Kock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kvinchal tries to free his leg and advance position but Kock is retaining full guard.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kock is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kvinchal content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Kvinchal.
Kock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Kvinchal.
Kvinchal cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Kvinchal scores with a body shot.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kock as he jumps to the side.
Kock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kastav Kvinchal.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kvinchal throws a good cross that connects.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kvinchal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kock takes a swing at Kvinchal's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kastav Kvinchal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kvinchal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvinchal throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Kvinchal.
Kvinchal misses with a body punch
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kvinchal's knee momentarily.
A combination from Kock does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kvinchal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kvinchal counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvinchal but great work by Kock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock working the body and head with strikes.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal wants to control but Kock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
Kvinchal sneaks back into half guard.
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kock is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kock preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for a guillotine here but Kock defends easily.
Kock stays in close to Kvinchal's body and controls the position.
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kock wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kock wants to get up but he can't break Kvinchal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kvinchal takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
Kvinchal throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvinchal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kvinchal checks a leg kick nicely.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock wants to slow Kvinchal down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Kvinchal gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Kock is a slippery customer.
Kock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvinchal trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kastav Kvinchal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvinchal was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
And Kvinchal tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kvinchal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kock lands with a shot to the body.
Kvinchal throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a low kick, right behind Kvinchal 's knee.
Kvinchal throws a big shot that misses.
Kock lands a leg kick that knocks Kvinchal off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kock is able to avoid easily.
Kvinchal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kock counters with a head kick.
Kvinchal throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.#T1#
Nice jab there from Kvinchal.
Kock catches Kvinchal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kvinchal scores with the left hand. Kock knows he should have avoided that one.
Kvinchal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvinchal stuns Kock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvinchal throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kastav Kvinchal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock motions for Kvinchal to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock takes a swing at Kvinchal's ribcage but misses.
Kvinchal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvinchal throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Kvinchal swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is looking to wear down Kvinchal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kvinchal lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Kock.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kvinchal digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Kvinchal darts in looking for a takedown but Kock gets double underhooks and turns Kvinchal into the cage.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kastav Kvinchal.#T3#
Kock throws a solid leg kick but Kvinchal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kock.
Kvinchal throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kvinchal darts in looking for a takedown but Kock gets double underhooks and turns Kvinchal into the cage. #TD2#
Kvinchal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kvinchal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kock is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
Kvinchal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Kvinchal trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Kock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvinchal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kock scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Batang Kock.
I think Kvinchal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kastav Kvinchal!
During a confident post fight interview, Kastav Kvinchal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saigon leaves Lachmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saigon.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saigon to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon swings for the body but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon 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.
Saigon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saigon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Saigon takes a swing at Lachmann's ribcage but misses.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
Lachmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saigon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Saigon throws a right hand that Lachmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Lachmann also avoids with ease.#TD#
Lachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saigon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saigon is trying to control the position but Lachmann postures up. #SUB2#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Lachmann looking for subs off his back but Saigon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saigon content to control rather than advance.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Saigon is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Saigon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon trying to mount his opponent but Lachmann defends it. #SUB2#
Saigon is looking for a kimura but Lachmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saigon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
Saigon wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Saigon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachmann is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saigon.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lachmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Lachmann's body.
Lachmann just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Saigon misses.
A slow jab from Lachmann misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lachmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lachmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saigon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachmann somewhat.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a good, hard body kick but Lachmann shrugs it off.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lachmann's hands.
Lachmann fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lachmann fails with the takedown.
Saigon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lachmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Saigon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Lachmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Lachmann takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Lachmann ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Saigon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lachmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saigon throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Saigon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Saigon to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saigon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saigon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saigon walks away with a smile on his face. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saigon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lachmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon connects with a right hand. Lachmann shakes it off.
Lachmann swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Lachmann is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Saigon feints and then cracks Lachmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachmann down.
Lachmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Lachmann backing up. Lachmann nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon looks to land a left hand but Lachmann moved out of range nicely.
Saigon misses with a double jab.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Lachmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Saigon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Saigon has closed the distance and engaged Lachmann in a clinch.
Saigon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Saigon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lachmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saigon pinned against the cage. Saigon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lachmann's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Saigon digs a good hook to Lachmann's body.
Saigon throws a head kick but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Lachmann shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lachmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Lachmann misses
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saigon.
Saigon moves out of range as Lachmann strikes.
Lachmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saigon misses with a body kick.
Saigon slips a jab from Lachmann.
Lachmann moves out of range as Saigon throws a body kick.
Lachmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lachmann backs off Saigon throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Saigon lands the left hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Saigon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lachmann with a body shot.
Lachmann goes for a double leg but Saigon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saigon continues to drive forward.
Saigon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Lachmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saigon smiles and moves away.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saigon as he avoids it easily.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lachmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Lachmann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
Lachmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lachmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has Lachmann pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Saigon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnny Saigon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position.
Lachmann is pushing down on Saigon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saigon is fighting to maintain full guard but Lachmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lachmann is thwarting Saigon's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Saigon pulls Lachmann in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
After the fight, Johnny Saigon 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: DMMA 128 Contreiras Vs Bol
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Tannenbaum lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Tannenbaum pushes him off.
Silva wants to clinch
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Tannenbaum circles away.
Tannenbaum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum shows good takedown defense.
Jurumin Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Tannenbaum swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks from the clinch.
Tannenbaum throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.
Tannenbaum throws a fast counter high kick but Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva tries to clinch up but Tannenbaum circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tannenbaum manages to get to full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving. #T2#
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Tannenbaum managing to control the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Tannenbaum keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Tannenbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannenbaum, not yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Tannenbaum.
The crowd cheers as Tannenbaum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Tannenbaum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva moves away from the strike by Tannenbaum.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Tannenbaum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurumin Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tannenbaum lands with a slapping head kick.
Tannenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tannenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva is looking to clinch but Tannenbaum is avoiding it.
Tannenbaum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tannenbaum!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tannenbaum gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tannenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tannenbaum can pounce on him.
Tannenbaum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tannenbaum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Silva clinches up with Tannenbaum and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Tannenbaum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tannenbaum has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tannenbaum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tannenbaum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tannenbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tannenbaum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Tannenbaum circles away.
Tannenbaum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tannenbaum cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tannenbaum throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tannenbaum tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tannenbaum to the ground. Tannenbaum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Tannenbaum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tannenbaum wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurumin Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tannenbaum. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tannenbaum scores with a jab to the body.
Tannenbaum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva looks to clinch
and Tannenbaum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to clinch but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tannenbaum cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.#T2##CL#
Tannenbaum gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Tannenbaum to work. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klaus Tannenbaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Tannenbaum. Beautiful body shot.
Tannenbaum leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Tannenbaum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Tannenbaum throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tannenbaum tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tannenbaum to the ground. Tannenbaum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Tannenbaum scores with a head kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tannenbaum! But no joy.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tannenbaum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tannenbaum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tannenbaum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tannenbaum lands a body shot.
Tannenbaum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tannenbaum counters with a thumping low kick.
Tannenbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tannenbaum misses with the body kick#TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva trying to control the action but Tannenbaum is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tannenbaum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tannenbaum won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Tannenbaum is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tannenbaum manages to get to full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to clinch but Tannenbaum moves away
and Tannenbaum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but Tannenbaum moves out of range. #TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tannenbaum is defending well. #SUB#
Silva swings around for an armbar but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Jurumin Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Tannenbaum from controlling successfully.
Tannenbaum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tannenbaum wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T1#
Tannenbaum sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Tannenbaum defends it easily.
Tannenbaum is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Tannenbaum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tannenbaum passes to full mount!
Tannenbaum wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Tannenbaum is having none of it.
Tannenbaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Tannenbaum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Tannenbaum maintains control.
Tannenbaum controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva can't escape the position. #T3#
Tannenbaum controlling the pace for now.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tannenbaum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tannenbaum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Jurumin Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tannenbaum controlling the pace for now.
Silva regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Tannenbaum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tannenbaum 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Tannenbaum!
Klaus Tannenbaum 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: SMASH:87
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
Tico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aiken.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tico.
Tico moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Aiken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aiken misses with a hook
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aiken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Tico defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Tico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tico checks a low kick from Aiken.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Tico lands a nice looking body kick.
Aiken misses with a two punch combination.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Aiken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken lands a glancing blow to the side of Tico's head.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico tests Aiken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aiken, as that shot connected.
Tico walks into a stiff left hand from Aiken.
Aiken moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Aiken blocks the body kick.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken scores with a nice strike.
Tico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a good low kick that Aiken was not able to check.
Aiken misses with an uppercut
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken misses with a shot to the body
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aiken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Tico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Aiken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Aiken there.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Tico slips a jab and a cross from Aiken. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Tico slips under a jab from Aiken.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Aiken - just one landing.
Aiken throws an off balance right hand
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken misses the jab.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Aiken is looking to land body kicks.
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
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 Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aiken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Aiken.
Tico throws a solid leg kick but Aiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tico.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aiken has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Aiken motions for Tico to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken backing away here, and Tico unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Aiken throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Aiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aiken feints and then cracks Tico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tico down.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Aiken. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Aiken. No joy for Tico on that attempt.
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tico.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Aiken misses.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Aiken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aiken under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
Tico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Nice jab there from Tico.
Aiken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aiken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aiken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico blocks a jab.
As Aiken backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Aiken manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aiken walks into a straight right hand from Tico.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken lands a head shot.
Aiken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tico lands a jab.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken misses with a lunging right hand
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico slips under a jab.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico moves forwards but Aiken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico fails to land with a series of punches.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Tico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aiken thuds a left hand into Tico's body.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aiken misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Tico's legs.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico walks into a left hand.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Aiken slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico darts in looking for a takedown but Aiken gets double underhooks and turns Tico into the cage.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Aiken takes the fight into the clinch.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Tico controls the action.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Tico prevents a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken scores with a shot to the side of Tico's head. #BC2#
Tico breaks the clinch.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken misses the jab.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Aiken checks the leg kick.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken misses with an uppercut.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Aiken.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Tico moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Tico with a nice calf kick.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Tico.
Tico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken tries to clinch up.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico throws a nice looking combination but Aiken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Tico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Aiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Aiken appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aiken misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Aiken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tico checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Aiken looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Aiken connects with the punch.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico slips a jab from Aiken.
Aiken tries to clinch but Tico moves out of range.
A big left from Aiken misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Aiken lands with a good body shot.
Aiken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aiken throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Aiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aiken 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Built throws a counter combo.
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built slaps away a takedown attempt from Tico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Built checks it.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Tico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Built is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
Tico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Tico looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Tico takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built throws a counter combo.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
A solid body kick from Tico.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Built counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Tico is looking to wear down Built with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tico. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tico tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tico tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tico throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Tico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Tico.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Tico takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico cracks Built with an open hand slap.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Tico only half commits.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Built moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tico duly obliges. #T4#
Built checks a low kick from Tico.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Tico throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tico looks to land a combination. Built sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Tico fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
Tico lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Built dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Tico backing up. Tico nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Tico tries to land a leg kick but Built saw it coming and moves away.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Built throws a counter combo.
Built takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Tico settles back down.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tico misses the target.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tico off to one side.
Built throws a counter combo.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Tico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Tico throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tico backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Tico manages to avoid it all.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Tico bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Molokai Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Molokai Built.
Well Tico 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peieira. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Peieira misses with a shot to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peieira connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Peieira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peieira lands a head shot.
Peieira missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock slips a jab from Peieira.
Caio Peieira 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.
Peieira throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Peieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Peieira.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Peieira manages to avoid it.
Peieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a two punch combo.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peieira manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kock avoids the body shot from Peieira.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Peieira off the cage and back into range.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Peieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock misses with a wild combination.
Kock moves away from the strike by Peieira.
Peieira misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Peieira misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peieira scores with a nice head shot.
Kock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.#TD2#
Peieira drives through with a takedown into Kock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peieira pushes down on Kock's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Kock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Peieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Kock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kock gets back to full guard.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kock is keeping the position for now.
Kock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB#
Kock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kock keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass. #SUB#
Kock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kock keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peieira preventing the sweep.
Kock pulls Peieira in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Peieira passes Kock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peieira wants to control but Kock is keeping him busy.
Kock is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Peieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Peieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kock is just riding it out for now. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Peieira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peieira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Peieira digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Peieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Peieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Peieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kock counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
A jab from Peieira misses.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Kock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Peieira misses with a takedown
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Peieira.
Peieira takes one to the side of the head.
Peieira jabs at Kock's body.
Peieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock moves away from the strike by Peieira.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peieira.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peieira misses with a body shot.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peieira.
Peieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Peieira throws a body shot but no joy.
As Peieira backs away, Kock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Kock tries to sprawl but Peieira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Peieira seems to be working for a kimura but Kock defends the submission attempt.
Kock trying to hold on to Peieira's head to control him but Peieira postures up.
Kock is controlling Peieira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Peieira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peieira is one step ahead there.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Kock is keeping the position.#T3#
Peieira trying to control but Kock is working from the bottom.
Peieira trying to move into half guard but instead Kock has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kock preventing the sweep.
Kock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Peieira has his foot on Kock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kock works his way back into a safe position though.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Peieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kock is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Peieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peieira.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Peieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peieira misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a body kick that stops Peieira in his tracks momentarily.
Peieira scores with a nice right hand.
Peieira shoots in for a takedown but Kock shows good takedown defense.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Peieira.
Peieira misses the jab.
Kock pushes Peieira away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Peieira with a poor takedown
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peieira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Peieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Peieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Kock sprawls well. He's pushed Peieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peieira loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Peieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Peieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peieira showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kock is trying to control the position but Peieira postures up.
Kock is controlling Peieira's posture.
Kock wants to sweep here but Peieira controlling him for the moment.
Kock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Peieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kock! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peieira regains half guard.
Kock controlling the pace.
Kock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Peieira actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock is taking a breather. Peieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Peieira wants to get back to full guard.
Peieira is looking to get back to full guard here but Kock has managed to pass to side control instead.
Peieira is looking for a sweep.#T4#
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.
Kock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Peieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kock trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Kock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Peieira tries to buck Kock off but Kock is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock takes a little break here. Peieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Peieira tries to buck Kock off but Kock is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peieira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Quigley throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Quigley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Saigon.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon cracks Quigley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Saigon.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Quigley's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Saigon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Quigley avoids it.
Saigon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quigley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Quigley. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Quigley.
Saigon connects with a solid leg kick.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saigon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quigley scrambles back to his feet.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Quigley misses.
It looked like Saigon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quigley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Saigon misses with a looping left.
Quigley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quigley's knee momentarily.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Quigley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quigley swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Quigley.
Quigley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Quigley backing up. Quigley nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Saigon misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saigon! #T3#
Saigon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quigley on the side of the head.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon throws a leg kick
and Quigley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon takes one to the side of the head.
Quigley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saigon throws a head kick that Quigley semi-blocks.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.#ROC2#Saigon is rocked!
Quigley flashes Saigon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Saigon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Saigon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Quigley punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: DMMA 120 Kofel vs Risin
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Kuomanen lands.
Ahjo Kuomanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuomanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuomanen with a body shot.
Tannenbaum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Tannenbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick.
Kuomanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Tannenbaum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
Tannenbaum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum digs a good hook to Kuomanen's body.
Kuomanen connects with a body shot.
Donk. Kuomanen catches Tannenbaum right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuomanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Kuomanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Kuomanen misses its intended target.
Kuomanen misses with a jab to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a leg kick.
Tannenbaum scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a left to the body.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Kuomanen throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Kuomanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Kuomanen both land. Nice combination.
Kuomanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tannenbaum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuomanen misses with a hook to the body
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Tannenbaum swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Tannenbaum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuomanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuomanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tannenbaum backs up against the cage.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
Tannenbaum throws a nice head kick!
Kuomanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tannenbaum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Kuomanen misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannenbaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuomanen catches Tannenbaum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuomanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tannenbaum scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuomanen misses the target. #T3#
Tannenbaum tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a left and a right that stings Kuomanen.
Kuomanen looks to land a combination but Tannenbaum avoids it well.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum misses with a hook.
Kuomanen connects with a right hand. Tannenbaum shakes it off.
Kuomanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tannenbaum can pounce on him.
Tannenbaum connects with a body shot.
Kuomanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Kuomanen misses its intended target.
Kuomanen with a nice cross.
Tannenbaum lands a really nice looking cross but Kuomanen seems unphased. #T4#
Tannenbaum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuomanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuomanen throws a jab when Tannenbaum was well out of range.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuomanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuomanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuomanen throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice body shot.
Tannenbaum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuomanen on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Tannenbaum. Beautiful body shot.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuomanen misses with a hook.
Tannenbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuomanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuomanen. Tannenbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tannenbaum punishes Kuomanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klaus Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuomanen throws a combination that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Kuomanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot.
Kuomanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Tannenbaum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuomanen swinging wildly here.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum punishes Kuomanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tannenbaum throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tannenbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tannenbaum scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Tannenbaum defending well as Kuomanen loads up on a big left hand.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuomanen is just out of range.
Tannenbaum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuomanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tannenbaum's head.
Kuomanen misses the jab.
Kuomanen lands with a right hand.
Tannenbaum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tannenbaum tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuomanen misses with a straight right.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
letting Tannenbaum counter with a right hand.
Tannenbaum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuomanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuomanen throws a hook but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.#T2#
Kuomanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tannenbaum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tannenbaum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kuomanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tannenbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tannenbaum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuomanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tannenbaum digs a good hook to Kuomanen's body.
Kuomanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tannenbaum off the cage and back into range.
Tannenbaum throws a right hand that Kuomanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuomanen also avoids with ease.
Kuomanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuomanen thinking. #T3#
Kuomanen jabs at Tannenbaum's body.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuomanen with a body shot.
Tannenbaum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuomanen in his tracks.
Tannenbaum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuomanen in his tracks.
Kuomanen throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Tannenbaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tannenbaum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuomanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tannenbaum lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuomanen misses with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a leg kick.
Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Kuomanen was not able to check.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut. Tannenbaum saw that one coming.
Kuomanen takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Tannenbaum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannenbaum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuomanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuomanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tannenbaum thuds a left hand into Kuomanen's body.
Tannenbaum ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen lands a body shot.
Tannenbaum misses with a double jab.
Kuomanen throws a body punch but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tannenbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tannenbaum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tannenbaum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuomanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that Kuomanen semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Tannenbaum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kuomanen avoids the head kick by Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Kuomanen throws a hook but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen misses with a looping left.
Kuomanen misses with a body punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Tannenbaum's head but Tannenbaum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum lands with a shot to the body.
Kuomanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Kuomanen misses.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuomanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Kuomanen was not able to check. #T1#
Tannenbaum lands a head kick. Kuomanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tannenbaum throws a combination. Kuomanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Kuomanen misses.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Kuomanen misses with a wild body shot.
Tannenbaum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum jabs at Kuomanen's body.
A head kick misses from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuomanen momentarily.
Kuomanen misses with a jab to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuomanen looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Kuomanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Kuomanen misses with a hook to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuomanen misses with a straight right.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Tannenbaum catches Kuomanen right on the button with a cross.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Tannenbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Tannenbaum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuomanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tannenbaum counter with a right hand.
Tannenbaum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.#T3#
Kuomanen looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
Kuomanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Tannenbaum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tannenbaum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuomanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Kuomanen is rocked!
Tannenbaum connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kuomanen! He's out on his feet! Tannenbaum rushes in and drops Kuomanen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Klaus Tannenbaum!
A very excited looking Klaus Tannenbaum rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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