Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: IFA 24: Arizona
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Kataski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Kai Kataski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kataski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kataski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Kataski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski is looking to clinch.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
Kataski misses with an uppercut.
Reyes throwing a counter right hand but Kataski manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Kataski gets a clinch.
Kataski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Reyes being controlled against the cage.
Kataski tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kataski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reyes up against the cage.
Kataski stalling the fight.
Reyes has Kataski pushed against the cage.
Kataski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow. #T2#
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kataski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kataski leaning against his opponent.
Kataski tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Kataski back against the cage.
Reyes is pushing Kataski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reyes stalling.
Reyes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reyes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Kataski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reyes is keeping busy.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kataski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski taking a breather.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kataski backwards.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Reyes.
Reyes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes digs a right hand underneath Kataski's ribcage. Kataski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kataski misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Reyes to work.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
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 Freddy Reyes will probably get the nod.
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#
Kataski doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes circles away.
Reyes scores with a hook.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kataski takes one on the button.
Kataski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kataski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kataski thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Reyes as he connects with a hook.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kataski can do to turn this around?
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kataski backs up against the cage. #ROC#Kataski is rocked!
Kataski moves in looking to clinch but Reyes pushes him off.
Kataski is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Kataski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kataski seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Kataski tries to clinch up but Reyes circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Reyes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Reyes avoids the body shot from Kataski.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Kataski tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.
Kataski tries to clinch up
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kataski tries to clinch up.
Reyes is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kataski has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Reyes being controlled against the cage.
Kataski leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Kataski tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Kataski back against the cage.
Reyes being controlled against the cage.
Kataski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kataski is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Reyes.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Reyes stalls.
Reyes stalls. #T3#
Kataski misses with the head strike.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski just leaning against Reyes, taking a breather.
Kataski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kataski.
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kataski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kataski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reyes as Kataski tries to tie him up.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kataski scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Kataski trying to control the position but instead, Reyes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kataski into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
Kataski looks to clinch
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Kataski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kataski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kataski.
Kataski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes moves away
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kataski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reyes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kataski on the side of the head.
Kataski tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kataski has Reyes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands. #T1#
Kataski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
Reyes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with a punch to the body.
Kataski is trying to maintain a safe position but Reyes gets an underhook and turns Kataski into the cage.
Kataski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Kataski misses with some punches. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Kai Kataski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Reyes.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
Reyes just leaning against Kataski, taking a breather.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes is stalling here.
Kataski has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kataski has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Reyes lands a shot to the body.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
Kataski is trying to maintain a safe position but Reyes gets an underhook and turns Kataski into the cage.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kataski is trying to stall.
Kataski tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kataski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kataski or not.
Kataski tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Kataski back against the cage.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Freddy Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
A short left from Reyes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reyes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes is struggling to control the position.
Kataski has Reyes pressed against the cage.

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 Freddy Reyes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reyes, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Reyes!
Freddy Reyes retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Freddy Reyes waved his t-shirt featuring Hype Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMA Hype -30-
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Flair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flair misses with a two punch combination.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sandoval. Those never looked like landing.
Flair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flair misses with a double jab
and Sandoval counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flair on the side of the head.
Flair with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
Sandoval looks to land a combination. Flair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Flair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair with the counter takedown but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Flair wants to clinch
and Flair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sandoval looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flair doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Flair tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval cracks Flair with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Flair's ribs.#CL2#
Flair instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair fails to pull guard.
Ric Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Flair.
A bit of stalling here from Sandoval.
Flair jumps guard but Sandoval stands there with Flair around his waist. Flair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandoval has Flair pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sandoval - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Flair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Sandoval leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sandoval avoids the elbow strike from Flair, against the cage.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
Flair stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sandoval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval stops a takedown attempt from Flair.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval stalling the fight.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sandoval walks away with a smile on his face. Flair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flair throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Sandoval dominated that round.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sandoval throws a combination. Flair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sandoval lands a jab to the head.
Flair throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Flair changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sandoval looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Sandoval wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Flair seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Sandoval is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Colin Flair!

Event: MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
La Forge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Forge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
La Forge lands a good knee to the midsection. Lopez won't want to take too many of those.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
La Forge lands a shot to the body.
La Forge with a knee to the head.
Lopez trying to stall but La Forge improves his position.
La Forge lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
La Forge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Forge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez is looking to control La Forge's arms but La Forge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by La Forge.
La Forge landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Forge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La Forge digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for La Forge.
Still in the clinch, La Forge scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Forge lands a right hand.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez looking to stall.
Lopez misses with some punches.
La Forge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from La Forge.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Forge scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
La Forge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La Forge lands a shoulder strike.
La Forge lands a knee to the body.
La Forge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La Forge obliges.
Lopez looks winded!
La Forge is working Lopez over against the cage.
Lopez is trying to stall.
La Forge landing knees to the head.
La Forge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
La Forge lands a body punch.
La Forge presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Forge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Forge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Forge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
La Forge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
La Forge lands a knee to the body.
La Forge lands with a left to the head.
La Forge lands a shot to the body.
La Forge cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
La Forge lands a body shot.
La Forge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
La Forge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but La Forge improves position.
A body shot lands from La Forge.
La Forge pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Forge presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from La Forge - that landed with a thud.
La Forge lands a good knee to the midsection. Lopez won't want to take too many of those.
La Forge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Forge crunches a lovely knee into Lopez's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Forge scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Forge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Forge lands with a right to the head.
La Forge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
La Forge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Forge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Forge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
La Forge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La Forge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from La Forge as the two fighters clinch.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Forge scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from La Forge.
La Forge lands a knee to the body.
La Forge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from La Forge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geordi La Forge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
La Forge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
La Forge throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - La Forge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for La Forge.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Forge.
La Forge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
La Forge pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
La Forge has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
La Forge scores with a hook to the body.
La Forge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Forge uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Forge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
La Forge lands a knee to the body.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
La Forge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lopez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
La Forge landing knees to the head.
La Forge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by La Forge.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Forge is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
La Forge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
La Forge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from La Forge.
La Forge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Forge.
La Forge lands a shoulder strike.
La Forge pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Forge lands an uppercut.
La Forge connects with a knee to the head.
La Forge lands with a left to the head.
La Forge lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #ROC#Lopez is rocked!#T2#
La Forge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Forge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can La Forge finish him?
A shot in the inside from La Forge.
A knee to the head by La Forge.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Forge.
La Forge lands with a short shot to the head.
La Forge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but La Forge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
La Forge lands a left hand.
La Forge lands a knee to the head.
La Forge jerks Lopez's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lopez drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! La Forge goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from La Forge because Lopez was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Geordi La Forge!
Geordi La Forge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dahan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freddy Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes cracks Dahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahan slips under a jab.
Dahan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dahan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahan.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahan.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Dahan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Dahan shoots in.
Dahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes is stalling here.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.
Reyes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Dahan manages to break the clinch.
Dahan avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Dahan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahan shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Dahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Dahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dahan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dahan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahan.
Dahan staying out of range there.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Reyes punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Dahan misses
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes jabs at Dahan's body.
Reyes lands with a hook. Dahan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Dahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dahan somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Reyes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dahan.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Reyes.
Freddy Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dahan misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Reyes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reyes misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Dahan's body.#T1#
Dahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Dahan persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dahan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Dahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Dahan.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Dahan misses with a hook.
Dahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Reyes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Reyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes lands with a light punch inside.
Reyes slows down the pace here.
Reyes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Reyes.
Dahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reyes stalling against the cage.
Dahan has Reyes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reyes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dahan is trying to pull guard but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Reyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahan is defended easily by Reyes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reyes punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Dahan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reyes to the mat! Reyes manages to get full guard.
Dahan with a nice head shot there.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Dahan is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Dahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes seems keen to control Dahan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Reyes catches Dahan right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes cracks Dahan with an open hand slap.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Dahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes lands a jab to Dahan's midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahan moves away.#T3#
Dahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dahan with a poor takedown
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dahan rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes jabs Dahan right on the nose. Dahan blinks but takes it well.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reyes stalling in the clinch.
Reyes controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Reyes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Reyes has Dahan pushed against the cage.#T4#
Reyes just leaning against Dahan, taking a breather.
Freddy Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dahan backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reyes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Reyes!
Freddy Reyes is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Freddy Reyes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Saengmorakot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saengmorakot scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Saengmorakot moves into the clinch successfully.
Saengmorakot struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Saengmorakot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saengmorakot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saengmorakot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saengmorakot scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saengmorakot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saengmorakot can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Saengmorakot lands with a light punch inside.
Saengmorakot stalls. #T1#
Saengmorakot has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Saengmorakot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez tries to work over Saengmorakot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saengmorakot lands a shoulder strike.
Saengmorakot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saengmorakot misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saengmorakot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Saengmorakot improves position.
Lopez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lopez looking to stall.
Saengmorakot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head. #T2#
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saengmorakot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saengmorakot lands with a light punch inside.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saengmorakot smiles and moves away.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saengmorakot throws a right hand that misses
and Saengmorakot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saengmorakot misses with a body shot
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saengmorakot in his tracks. #T3#
Saengmorakot throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez slips a jab from Saengmorakot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez sizes up Saengmorakot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saengmorakot moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a combination. Saengmorakot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saengmorakot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saengmorakot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Saengmorakot misses its intended target.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saengmorakot. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Saengmorakot misses with an uppercut.
Saengmorakot misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Saengmorakot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Saengmorakot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saengmorakot swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saengmorakot has time to react.
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 Luis Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saengmorakot misses with an uppercut
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saengmorakot just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Saengmorakot saw that one coming.
Saengmorakot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Saengmorakot misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saengmorakot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez throws a hook but Saengmorakot blocks it.#T1#
Saengmorakot misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saengmorakot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saengmorakot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Saengmorakot counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab when Saengmorakot was well out of range.
Saengmorakot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luis Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Saengmorakot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Saengmorakot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saengmorakot misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saengmorakot looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Saengmorakot misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saengmorakot avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Saengmorakot's head.
Lopez moves forwards but Saengmorakot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saengmorakot misses with a body shot
and Saengmorakot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saengmorakot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saengmorakot misses with a right hand
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Saengmorakot misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Saengmorakot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez sizes up Saengmorakot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Saengmorakot moved out of range nicely.
Saengmorakot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saengmorakot throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saengmorakot.
Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4##CL2#
Saengmorakot instigates a clinch.
Saengmorakot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saengmorakot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saengmorakot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopez trying to stall but Saengmorakot improves his position.
Lopez lands with a left to the head.
Lopez tries to stall but Saengmorakot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saengmorakot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saengmorakot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez trying to stall but Saengmorakot improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Saengmorakot misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Saengmorakot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saengmorakot was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
The fighters circling - Saengmorakot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saengmorakot throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Saengmorakot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saengmorakot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saengmorakot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saengmorakot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saengmorakot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Saengmorakot checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saengmorakot throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saengmorakot.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Saengmorakot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saengmorakot swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saengmorakot lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Saengmorakot misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saengmorakot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez jabs Saengmorakot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saengmorakot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez takes a swing at Saengmorakot's ribcage but misses.
Lopez slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.#T4#
Saengmorakot closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Saengmorakot throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saengmorakot thinking. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saengmorakot moves into the clinch successfully.
Luis Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saengmorakot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saengmorakot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Saengmorakot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Lopez!
Luis Lopez very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMA Hype -19-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

Ric Sandoval really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Colin Flair was cancelled.

Event: IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Luna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luna throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes clobbers Luna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Luna misses with a jab to the body
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Luna thows a leg kick but Reyes checks it
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings Luna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Luna's ribs.
Luna throws a body kick that misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luna with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna looks winded!
Luna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Luna is rocked!
Reyes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Reyes lands with a straight right. Luna didn't see that one coming.
Luna is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reyes with a nice cross.
BOOM! Reyes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Luna. Luna tries to recover but Reyes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Luna lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Reyes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Freddy Reyes thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Carter scores with a hook.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Carter misses with a hook
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Carter.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sandoval definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Sandoval drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christian Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Sandoval swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carter lands with a straight right. Sandoval didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Carter.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Carter.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
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!
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Carter.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
A big right from Sandoval misses. #T2#
Carter slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sandoval had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carter cracks Sandoval with an open hand slap.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter lands a jab.
Carter sizes up Sandoval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sandoval lands a jab to Carter's midsection.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sandoval takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Carter lands a head shot.
Sandoval walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Sandoval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval. #T4#
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter dips to his left and cracks Sandoval with an uppercut!
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
Sandoval looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandoval on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Carter 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#
Carter with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Carter throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Sandoval lands a head shot.
Carter moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christian Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandoval at a distance.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter works Sandoval's body with a nice hook.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sandoval walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Carter.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandoval at a distance.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Carter.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carter swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Carter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sandoval has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Carter cracks Sandoval with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sandoval might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donk. Carter catches Sandoval right on the button with a cross.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandoval off the cage and back into range.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Carter.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sandoval's head.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Sandoval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval is looking to counter punch.
Sandoval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter lands a body shot.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carter throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Carter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Sandoval's defenses.
Carter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sandoval under the eye.
Carter cracks Sandoval with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sandoval walks into a left hand.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Carter avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Carter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Sandoval slips under a jab.#T1#
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter ducks right into an uppercut from Sandoval.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Carter sizes up Sandoval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandoval is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ric Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter jabs Sandoval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Sandoval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sandoval's hands.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandoval doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter jabs at Sandoval's body.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Carter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Sandoval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Sandoval takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandoval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Sandoval cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Carter finds it's target.
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandoval. Sandoval circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandoval throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Sandoval's ribs.
Sandoval takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter lands a body shot.
Sandoval swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Sandoval lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
Nice shot lands for Carter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Carter!
Christian Carter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Haley.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haley.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haley.
Rodrigues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Haley there.#CUT#It looks like Ruben Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Haley.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Haley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Haley throws a big shot that misses.
Haley throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Stephen Haley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haley.
Haley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Haley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Haley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haley circles away quickly and effectively.
Haley misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haley.
Haley looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Haley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haley misses with a looping right.
Haley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Haley.#CUT#That has opened up Ruben Rodrigues's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues looks winded!#KD#
Haley sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Haley is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rodrigues is rocked!#T2#
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Haley comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rodrigues falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rodrigues was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Haley!

Event: MMA Hype -5-
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Markrolandbjj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Markrolandbjj has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Markrolandbjj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markrolandbjj scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Markrolandbjj working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Markrolandbjj controls his hands.
Markrolandbjj presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markrolandbjj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Markrolandbjj improves position.
Markrolandbjj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markrolandbjj lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markrolandbjj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Markrolandbjj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Markrolandbjj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Markrolandbjj works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Markrolandbjj on the inside.
Markrolandbjj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markrolandbjj lands an uppercut.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markrolandbjj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez trying to stall but Markrolandbjj improves his position.
Markrolandbjj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markrolandbjj pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markrolandbjj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Markrolandbjj misses with the head strike.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez tries to stall but Markrolandbjj uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Markrolandbjj is keeping busy.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markrolandbjj swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Markrolandbjj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Markrolandbjj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Markrolandbjj working aggressively here.
Markrolandbjj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markrolandbjj. #T3#
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Markrolandbjj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Markrolandbjj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Markrolandbjj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markrolandbjj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez tries to work over Markrolandbjj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markrolandbjj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markrolandbjj misses with a punch to the body.
Markrolandbjj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markrolandbjj misses with the head strike.
Lopez is looking to control Markrolandbjj's arms but Markrolandbjj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Markrolandbjj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopez trying to stall but Markrolandbjj improves his position.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Markrolandbjj controls his hands.
Markrolandbjj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Markrolandbjj. #T4#
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Markrolandbjj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Markrolandbjj gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markrolandbjj gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Markrolandbjj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markrolandbjj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markrolandbjj walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markrolandbjj defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Markrolandbjj checks a leg kick.
Markrolandbjj throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markrolandbjj.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Markrolandbjj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Superkruang Markrolandbjj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Markrolandbjj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Markrolandbjj didn't see that one coming.
Markrolandbjj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markrolandbjj walks into a jab.#CL#
Markrolandbjj clinches.
Markrolandbjj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markrolandbjj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Superkruang Markrolandbjj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markrolandbjj. #T1#
Markrolandbjj misses with the head strike.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Markrolandbjj gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
A short uppercut from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Markrolandbjj is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Markrolandbjj.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markrolandbjj is working Lopez over against the cage.
Markrolandbjj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Markrolandbjj digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Markrolandbjj has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Markrolandbjj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Markrolandbjj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Markrolandbjj.
A short right from Markrolandbjj on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markrolandbjj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Markrolandbjj throws a head punch that misses.
Markrolandbjj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
A shot in the inside from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markrolandbjj can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Markrolandbjj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Markrolandbjj gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
Markrolandbjj scores with a hook to the body.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Markrolandbjj improves position. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Markrolandbjj.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj scores with a shoulder strike.
Markrolandbjj working aggressively here.
A short left from Markrolandbjj.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Markrolandbjj working aggressively here.
Lopez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Markrolandbjj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markrolandbjj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Markrolandbjj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Markrolandbjj digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Markrolandbjj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #BC#
Markrolandbjj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markrolandbjj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markrolandbjj with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Markrolandbjj does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez swings for the body but Markrolandbjj moves out of range. #CL#
Markrolandbjj darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Markrolandbjj misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lopez is trying to stall.
Lopez is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Markrolandbjj has denied him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Superkruang Markrolandbjj 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#
Markrolandbjj misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Markrolandbjj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Markrolandbjj takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Markrolandbjj has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Markrolandbjj lands with a right to the head.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Markrolandbjj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Markrolandbjj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markrolandbjj.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Markrolandbjj.
A short right from Markrolandbjj. #T1#
Markrolandbjj misses with a body punch.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez is trying to push Markrolandbjj away but Markrolandbjj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markrolandbjj works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Markrolandbjj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez tries to circle away but Markrolandbjj has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markrolandbjj presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luis Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markrolandbjj misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markrolandbjj works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Markrolandbjj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Markrolandbjj as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Lopez blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markrolandbjj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markrolandbjj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markrolandbjj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Lopez tries to break free but Markrolandbjj pushes him back against the cage.
Markrolandbjj works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markrolandbjj struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands. #T3#
Markrolandbjj presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markrolandbjj lands with a light punch inside.
Markrolandbjj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Markrolandbjj.
A short body shot lands from Markrolandbjj as the two fighters clinch.
Markrolandbjj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Superkruang Markrolandbjj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Markrolandbjj.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Markrolandbjj blocking some punches.
Markrolandbjj pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Markrolandbjj.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markrolandbjj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markrolandbjj.

And that's the end of the fight!
Superkruang Markrolandbjj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markrolandbjj 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Superkruang Markrolandbjj!

Event: MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Sandoval digs a good hook to Yevgraf's body.
Yevgraf misses with the combination.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yevgraf at a distance.
Yevgraf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandoval doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yevgraf cracks Sandoval with an open hand slap.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Yevgraf backpedaling.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yevgraf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Yevgraf ducks right into an uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yevgraf misses with a left hand
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Sandoval connects with a jab.#CL#
Yevgraf takes the fight into the clinch.
Sandoval looking to stall.
Yevgraf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yevgraf has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to break the clinch but Yevgraf is controlling the position.
Yevgraf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yevgraf.
Yevgraf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yevgraf.
Yevgraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval is trying to maintain a safe position but Yevgraf gets an underhook and turns Sandoval into the cage.
Yevgraf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yevgraf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Yevgraf throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval pushes Yevgraf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yevgraf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yevgraf misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yevgraf swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Sandoval tries to work over Yevgraf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval taking a breather.
Yevgraf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yevgraf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
A short left from Yevgraf.
Sandoval is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Yevgraf blocks it.
Yevgraf prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Yevgraf controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yevgraf. #T4#
Yevgraf works on Sandoval's body with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval is trying to break the clinch but Yevgraf has him pressed against the cage.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yevgraf's elbow.
Yevgraf prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Still in the clinch, Yevgraf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval looking to stall.
Yevgraf tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yevgraf blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
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 Borislav Yevgraf will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yevgraf throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Yevgraf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yevgraf throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandoval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yevgraf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yevgraf misses with a lunging right hand
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandoval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sandoval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Yevgraf darts in and clinches Sandoval up against the cage.
Yevgraf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Borislav Yevgraf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yevgraf lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Yevgraf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Yevgraf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yevgraf pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yevgraf tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Yevgraf.
Sandoval looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval. #T2#
Yevgraf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yevgraf jumps guard but Sandoval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Yevgraf lands a shot to the body.
Yevgraf tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yevgraf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yevgraf is stalling here.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Yevgraf struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Yevgraf misses with some punches. #T3#
Sandoval is looking to control Yevgraf's arms but Yevgraf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sandoval has his back to the cage.
Yevgraf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sandoval seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Yevgraf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Yevgraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Yevgraf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Yevgraf blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Yevgraf controls his hands.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Yevgraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yevgraf is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval prevents a body shot from Yevgraf.
Sandoval wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yevgraf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Yevgraf is pushing Sandoval up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Yevgraf dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a body shot.
Yevgraf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yevgraf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Yevgraf forces Sandoval back against the cage and clinches.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Yevgraf working aggressively here.
Yevgraf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Yevgraf pushes Sandoval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yevgraf blocking some punches.
Yevgraf tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval wants to stall.
Yevgraf can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
Yevgraf misses with the head strike.
Yevgraf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yevgraf scores with a shoulder strike.
Yevgraf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yevgraf gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval taking a breather.
Ric Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yevgraf throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval trying to control the position but instead, Yevgraf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sandoval into the cage.
Yevgraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yevgraf digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Yevgraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yevgraf as Sandoval tries to tie him up. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ric Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a jab to Yevgraf's midsection.
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yevgraf's hands.
Yevgraf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ric Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval stuns Yevgraf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yevgraf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Yevgraf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yevgraf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand. #CL#
Yevgraf gets a clinch.
Yevgraf has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yevgraf is keeping busy.
Yevgraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval. #T4#
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yevgraf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yevgraf misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Yevgraf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yevgraf scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yevgraf misses with some punches.
Yevgraf scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
Borislav Yevgraf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yevgraf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Yevgraf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yevgraf, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Yevgraf!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Reyes works Magomedov Jr's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov Jr moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Magomedov Jr throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Magomedov Jr is rocked!
Reyes scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes drops Magomedov Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Magomedov Jr! Reyes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Reyes!
After the big win, Freddy Reyes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFA 19
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruneau looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Bruneau shoots and misses
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruneau fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruneau fails with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruneau throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruneau.
Bruneau takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Bruneau tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Bruneau tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruneau.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Bruneau moves out of range.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Bruneau's ribcage but misses.
Bruneau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Bruneau tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruneau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruneau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Bruneau.
Bruneau shoots and misses
and Rodrigues counters with a left to the body.
Bruneau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Bruneau misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruneau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bruneau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruneau on the side of the head.#T3#
Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruneau rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruneau with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Bruneau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau.
Bruneau is breathing heavily.
Bruneau misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruneau walks into a left hand.
Bruneau shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target. #T4#
Bruneau looks to clinch
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruben Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Bruneau's head back.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Bruneau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Bruneau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruneau defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Bruneau's head but Bruneau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Bruneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Bruneau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bruneau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Bruneau on that attempt.
Bruneau throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Bruneau goes for a double leg but Rodrigues avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigues continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bruneau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruneau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bruneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues. #T1##BC#
Bruneau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruneau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodrigues manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Bruneau. Beautiful body shot.
Bruneau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruneau.
Bruneau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues cracks Bruneau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bruneau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruneau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigues catches Bruneau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Bruneau closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Bruneau stalling.
Bruneau tries to pull guard but Rodrigues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Bruneau has control.
Rodrigues wants to stall. #BC#
Bruneau manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruneau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bruneau fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Bruneau wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues jabs at Bruneau's body.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruneau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Bruneau is out of range.
Bruneau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruneau tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Bruneau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Bruneau looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Bruneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruneau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruneau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Bruneau moves out of range.
Bruneau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Bruneau blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruneau tries to score with a low kick but Rodrigues moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bruneau throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Bruneau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Teddy Bruneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruneau is defended easily by Rodrigues.
Bruneau dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Bruneau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Bruneau seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruneau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Bruneau with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruneau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Bruneau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruneau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Bruneau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruneau.
Bruneau ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Bruneau avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Bruneau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruneau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bruneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruneau's head backwards.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruneau's head backwards.#T2#
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Bruneau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues.
Bruneau tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruben Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruneau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Bruneau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues scores with the left hand. Bruneau knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bruneau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruneau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bruneau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruneau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Bruneau wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruneau in his tracks. #T4#
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruneau moves away.
Bruneau moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruneau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Bruneau's shoulder, as Bruneau tries to avoid the shot.
Ruben Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bruneau misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruneau.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodrigues duly obliges.
Teddy Bruneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruneau.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: MMA Hype -1-
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Lopez slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Lopez cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lopez.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.#T1#
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Lopez.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Volkov lunges at Lopez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lopez's hand.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov with a hook.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lopez misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Lopez slips under a jab from Volkov.
Lopez scores with a hook.
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!
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez 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.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Volkov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Ratibor Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Lopez misses with a body shot.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez slips under a jab from Volkov.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Lopez.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
Lopez tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez slips a straight right by Volkov.#T4#
Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov lands with a nice combination. Lopez backs away looking to recover.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Lopez 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Volkov cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Volkov takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luis Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez slips under a jab from Volkov.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Nice shot by Lopez.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ratibor Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back. #ROC2#Volkov is rocked!
Lopez drops Volkov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Volkov! Lopez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Lopez!
Luis Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: HFA 18
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Reyes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reyes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kramer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Kramer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reyes with a body shot.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reyes takes a swing at Kramer's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reyes throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily.
Reyes misses with a jab to the body
and Kramer counters with a series of strikes. Reyes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kramer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Kramer is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Kramer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kramer.
Kramer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kramer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kramer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kramer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kramer tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it. #BC2#
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Kramer slips the punch.
Reyes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kramer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kramer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Kramer's shoulder, as Kramer tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Reyes misses
and Kramer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kramer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Kramer slips a straight right by Reyes.
Kramer is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes punishes Kramer's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reyes misses the target.
Kramer slips a jab from Reyes.
Kramer is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Kramer's head back.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
A nice side step and Kramer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Kramer slips the punch.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kramer counters with a series of strikes. Reyes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Kramer moved out of range nicely.
Kramer moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Kramer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reyes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kramer counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Reyes tries to land a front kick but Kramer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Reyes misses the body punch #CL2#
and Kramer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kramer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kramer slips under a jab.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kramer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes throws out a leg kick but Kramer moves out of range and Reyes only half commits.
Kramer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kramer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reyes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reyes works Kramer's body with a nice hook.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Freddy Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kramer tries to counter it with a takedown but Reyes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Kramer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes misses with a hook to the body
and Kramer counters with a series of strikes. Reyes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kramer moves out of range as Reyes strikes.#T1#
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kramer counters with a three punch combo that has Reyes backing up. Reyes nods at Kramer to acknowledge the strikes.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reyes lunges at Kramer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kramer's hand.
Reyes throws a hook but Kramer avoids it easily.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kramer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Kramer counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a right hand
and Kramer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
A big right from Reyes misses.
Kramer is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kramer.
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 slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Kramer is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kramer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kramer avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kramer counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Kramer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Kramer slips a straight right by Reyes.
Kramer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kramer misses.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kramer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reyes.
Kramer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kramer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kramer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reyes rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Kramer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kramer with the counter takedown but Reyes avoids it easily.
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Kramer wants to counter the offense by Reyes and move into the clinch position.
Reyes throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kramer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Kramer's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Kramer wants to counter with a clinch but Reyes pushes him away.
Devyn Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Devyn Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer slips under a jab from Reyes.
Freddy Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws a combination that misses
and Kramer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
and Kramer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reyes throws a hook but Kramer avoids it easily.
Kramer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Reyes misses with a hook. Kramer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Reyes throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily.
Reyes misses with a body shot
and Kramer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Kramer counters with a nice body shot.
Kramer moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Reyes misses with a low kick as Kramer jumps back.
Reyes misses with a combination
and Kramer counters with a three punch combo that has Reyes backing up. Reyes nods at Kramer to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kramer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
As Reyes backs off Kramer throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Reyes catches Kramer right on the button with a cross.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kramer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
Reyes throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
Reyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kramer counters with a three punch combo that has Reyes backing up. Reyes nods at Kramer to acknowledge the strikes.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Kramer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Kramer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kramer slips a straight right by Reyes.
Kramer defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kramer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kramer throws a counter combo.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kramer counters with a left and a right that stings Reyes.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Despite the aggression on Kramer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kramer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reyes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kramer counters with a right hand to the body.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kramer counters with a left to the body.
Freddy Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reyes scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with an uppercut
and Kramer counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reyes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kramer counters with a one-two to the body.
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Kramer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devyn Kramer.
I think Reyes 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Reyes!
Freddy Reyes very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: KILL - 23 : Kings of KT
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin misses with a double jab #CL#
and Lightyear counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lightyear avoids a wild elbow strike from Martin.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Lightyear has the dominant position.
Lightyear has Martin pressed against the ropes, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lightyear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin tries to break free but Lightyear pushes him back against the ropes.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Lightyear is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightyear avoids it.
Martin tries to circle away but Lightyear has him pinned against the ropes.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Lightyear scores a nice knee to the body.
Martin looks winded!
Martin tries to break free but Lightyear pushes him back against the ropes.
Lightyear misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Lightyear misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Lightyear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lightyear fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lightyear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lightyear throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lightyear delivers a nice body kick.
Lightyear connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lightyear, right into the meat.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Lightyear sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! Lightyear avoids it this time.
Lightyear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lightyear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Lightyear.
Lightyear looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lightyear lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lightyear. Martin shrugs it off though.
Lightyear lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lightyear.
Lightyear cracks the inside of Martin's front leg.
Lightyear throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin 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.#T3##CL#
Lightyear drives through and clinches with Martin against the ropes.
Lightyear looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lightyear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Lightyear misses with an elbow over the top.
Lightyear prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Lightyear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightyear wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Lightyear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin tries to clinch up but Lightyear circles away and keeps his distance.
As Martin looks to move away, Lightyear throws a big counter combo but Martin just gets out of the way.
Martin misses with a hook.
Lightyear wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Buzz Lightyear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightyear.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Lightyear finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lightyear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##CL#
Lightyear moves into the clinch.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from Lightyear.
Martin trying to stall but Lightyear improves his position. #BC#
Lightyear breaks the clinch.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightyear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lightyear.
Martin tries to clinch but Lightyear is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightyear throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.#CL#
Lightyear clinches with his opponent.
Lightyear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Will Martin has been cut.
Lightyear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Lightyear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Lightyear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Martin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lightyear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lightyear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin. #CL2#
Lightyear gets tackled into the ropes by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch.
Lightyear working Martin over with knees to the body.#BC#
Lightyear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightyear lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin looks to land a combination but Lightyear avoids it well.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lightyear.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Lightyear.
Martin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lightyear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lightyear thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Lightyear attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lightyear moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lightyear with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lightyear fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Will Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lightyear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Lightyear there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lightyear throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lightyear lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lightyear fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lightyear lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lightyear lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Martin checks a low kick from Lightyear.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lightyear throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lightyear looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Lightyear looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Martin misses.
Lightyear fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightyear shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lightyear tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightyear thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Lightyear feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
Martin tries to clinch up
and Lightyear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Will Martin's cut even more.
Buzz Lightyear is winning the standup battle so far.
Lightyear fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Lightyear attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin wants to clinch up but Lightyear keeps it at a distance.
Lightyear connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lightyear circles away.
Martin blocks a head kick by Lightyear.
Lightyear attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin throws a fast counter high kick but Lightyear manages to duck under it in time.
Lightyear moves away from the strike by Martin. #T4#
Martin tries to clinch up but Lightyear circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lightyear thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin thows a leg kick but Lightyear checks it
and Lightyear counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lightyear avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightyear moves away.
Lightyear looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lightyear avoids the body shot from Martin.
Lightyear lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Lightyear explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightyear scoring well with a low kick there.
Lightyear thumps Martin with a low kick.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Lightyear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lightyear throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lightyear swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lightyear.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Lightyear moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lightyear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lightyear 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 Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lightyear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin throws a leg kick but Lightyear sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Lightyear lands a front kick.
Lightyear tried to score with a low kick but Martin checks it.
Lightyear is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightyear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Will Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightyear chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Lightyear throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Lightyear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Lightyear throws a nice head kick!
Martin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lightyear looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Will Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martin moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Lightyear instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lightyear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lightyear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin throws a combination that misses
and Lightyear counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Lightyear with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lightyear keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightyear appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin tries to clinch up but Lightyear circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin throws a head kick but Lightyear moves out of range.
Lightyear throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Lightyear throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lightyear throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin blocks a head kick by Lightyear.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lightyear thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lightyear.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Lightyear avoids the head kick by Martin.
Lightyear thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
Lightyear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Lightyear looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lightyear looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming. #T4#
Crunch! Lightyear slams his shin into Martin's torso.
Lightyear with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
You can see that Martin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Martin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lightyear can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lightyear. Martin shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightyear turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lightyear fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
A good leg kick by Lightyear.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Lightyear.
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Lightyear counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lightyear there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martin checks a low kick from Lightyear.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Lightyear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lightyear 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: KILL - 19 : Bayside Brawler
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Martin tries to clinch there but Akafo circles away.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Akafo misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Akafo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Akafo moved away.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akafo misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Akafo's ribs.
Akafo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Akafo looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.#CL2#
Martin pushes Akafo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Martin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Martin instigates a clinch.
Akafo prevents a body shot from Martin. #BC2#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin tries to clinch but Akafo moves out of range.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin tries to clinch but Akafo moves out of range.
Martin throws a head kick but Akafo moves out of range. #T2#
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Akafo circles away.
Akafo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akafo looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range. #CL2#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Akafo in a clinch.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akafo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Akafo should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Akafo moves out of range easily.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Akafo throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Akafo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Akafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Akafo pushes him off.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T4#
Martin is trying to maintain a safe position but Akafo gets an underhook and turns Martin into the ropes.
Akafo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akafo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Will Martin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akafo as Martin tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Akafo has Martin up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Martin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin taking a breather. #BC2#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Akafo moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Akafo blocks with his arms.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Akafo is controlling him.#BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Akafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Akafo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Akafo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Will Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin stalling the fight. #T1##BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akafo tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Akafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Akafo pushes him off.
Akafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Akafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Akafo sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Akafo misses. #CL2#
Martin darts in and clinches Akafo up against the ropes.
Akafo wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Akafo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Akafo moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2#
Martin scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Akafo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akafo avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin lands a slapping body shot.
Akafo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Akafo backing up. Akafo nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Akafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akafo at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Martin knocks Akafo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Martin!
Will Martin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019

#R1#
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Malen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Malen advances to mount.
Malen controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Malen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nichols throws a poor cross that misses
and Malen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Nichols shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nichols showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Malen pushes Nichols off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Malen clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Malen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Malen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Nichols jumps guard.
Malen pushing down on Nichols's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malen in particular looking to stall.
Malen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malen controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Malen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Malen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2##CL2#
Malen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Malen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malen thumps Nichols with a low kick.
Malen lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Malen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malen controls the position. #SU2#
Malen stands up and beckons Nichols to his feet.
Malen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malen is defended easily by Nichols.
Nichols seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Malen clinches. #BC2#
Malen breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nichols. #ES2#
Malen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Malen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Nichols has been cut.
Malen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malen to the mat! Malen manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Malen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nichols clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Malen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathis Malen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Nichols's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Nichols has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Malen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Malen stands up from Nichols's guard - Malen perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Nichols looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Malen pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malen thumps Nichols with a low kick.
Malen lands a leg kick that knocks Nichols off balance momentarily.
Nichols goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Malen.
Dean Nichols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nichols's head.#CL#
Nichols closes the distance and pushes Malen back into the cage.#TD2#
Malen tightens his grip and picks Nichols up, before dumping him to the ground. Nichols manages to land in guard.
Malen content to stall in guard here.
Malen slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Malen decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Malen throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Nichols throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malen was covering up waiting for the punch and Nichols finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Malen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nichols is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Malen manages to pull guard.
Nichols stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nichols's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Malen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malen lands a head kick. Nichols smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nichols scores with a takedown into Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD2#
Malen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Malen stands up from half guard. #TD#
Nichols closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malen quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Malen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nichols is on him like a limpet, forcing Malen back against the cage.#BC2#
Malen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Malen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nichols's guard.
Nichols is wriggling around but Malen manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Malen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Malen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Malen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Nichols shoots in and bounces Malen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Malen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nichols off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malen fails to land the takedown.
Nichols throws a big counter combination but Malen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathis Malen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Nichols's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Malen misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Malen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Malen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Nichols closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen has his feet on Nichols's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mathis Malen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Malen pushes Nichols up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Malen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols is trying to maintain the position but Malen is very close to passing his half guard.
Malen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Malen is continuing to stall.
Malen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Malen is controlling him well.
Malen not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean Nichols 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 head kick by Nichols misses
and Malen counters with a body kick that stops Nichols in his tracks momentarily.
Nichols misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malen. #CL#
Nichols has Malen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Malen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nichols darts in and clinches Malen up against the cage.#BC2#
Malen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malen shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Nichols shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Malen lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malen.
Nichols attempts a counter takedown but Malen avoids it well and moves away.
Malen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathis Malen.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malen's guard.#ES2#
Malen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nichols on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malen. Malen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nichols showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malen.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches. #T4##CL2#
Malen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Malen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malen connects with a high kick. #TD#
Nichols scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Malen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nichols keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Malen pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Malen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Malen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nichols pinned against the cage. Nichols gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathis Malen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KILL - 12 : Muay Thai Masters
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Robinson has Martin up against the ropes in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martin into the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Robinson is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martin has his back to the ropes.
Martin tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin misses with the combination. #T2#
Martin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Liam Robinson has been cut.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson stalling against the ropes.
Robinson tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the ropes.
Martin wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Martin is trying to stall.
Martin is trying to push Robinson away but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Robinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Martin is trying to push Robinson away but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson wants to break free but Martin has control.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Robinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Robinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martin keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin letting Robinson take a breather here.
Robinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martin working aggressively here.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.#T1#
Robinson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Robinson avoiding damage.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin is trying to stall. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Robinson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Martin moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Robinson's leg but Robinson calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Martin staggers Robinson with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Robinson looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Robinson clinches.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin blocking some punches. #T3#
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson misses with a body shot
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Liam Robinson's cut even more.
Robinson walks straight into a big right, left combination from Martin and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Martin as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Martin!

Event: CFN2: Gracie vs Fiso
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Fiso sprawls well.
Fiso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fiso lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Fiso scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso 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.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Fiso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Fiso shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fiso's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso trying to control here.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Fiso's temple. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Fiso wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Fiso's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiso.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Fiso turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fiso. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fiso misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fiso is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 61 - Von Erich vs Skinner
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Hackenberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hackenberg's calf.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Jenkins. Beautiful body shot.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Hackenberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Hackenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackenberg lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenberg blocks a jab.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Hackenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hackenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.#T1#
Hackenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins throws a push kick but Hackenberg slaps the foot to one side.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Hackenberg is out of range.
Jenkins misses with a jab to the body
and Hackenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hackenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hackenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
No joy there for Hackenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hackenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackenberg with a body shot.
Hackenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackenberg.
Hackenberg is looking to clinch.
Hackenberg misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hackenberg throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Hackenberg slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Hackenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins cracks Hackenberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hackenberg moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Hackenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackenberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Hackenberg.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Hackenberg avoids the punch easily.
Hackenberg staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Hackenberg misses
and Hackenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackenberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackenberg. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hackenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackenberg misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackenberg connects with a body shot.
Ray Hackenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackenberg avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Hackenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.
A jab from Hackenberg misses.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenkins! But no joy.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hackenberg is looking to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch.
Hackenberg lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hackenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and Hackenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackenberg takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hackenberg clinches up against the cage.
Hackenberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins pushes Hackenberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackenberg is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hackenberg blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hackenberg looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Hackenberg looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Hackenberg misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Hackenberg misses with a wild combination.
Hackenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackenberg.
Jenkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hackenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackenberg tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Hackenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackenberg.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Hackenberg moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits. #CL#
Hackenberg forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Hackenberg.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Hackenberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenkins taking a breather.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins gets through Hackenberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackenberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Hackenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Hackenberg moves his leg out of the way.
Hackenberg lands a body shot.
Donk. Hackenberg catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
Jenkins swings for the body but Hackenberg moves out of range.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Hackenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hackenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hackenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Hackenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jenkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hackenberg misses. #T3#
Hackenberg looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackenberg doesn't seem phased though.
Hackenberg scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackenberg cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackenberg misses with a jab to the body
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Jenkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Nice jab there from Jenkins.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackenberg is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackenberg.
Jenkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Hackenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Jenkins catches Hackenberg right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Hackenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Hackenberg moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Hackenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
Hackenberg throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins 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#
Hackenberg misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a low kick, right behind Hackenberg 's knee.
Hackenberg moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Hackenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hackenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackenberg misses with a right hand
and Hackenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Hackenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hackenberg misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Hackenberg is wise to it.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to Hackenberg's body. Hackenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenberg slips under a jab.#CL#
Hackenberg rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hackenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Hackenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackenberg working aggressively here. #T1#
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hackenberg or not. #BC#
Hackenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins catches Hackenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hackenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackenberg misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Hackenberg misses with a double jab.
Jenkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hackenberg misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackenberg thinking.
Jenkins throws a solid leg kick but Hackenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jenkins.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hackenberg scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Hackenberg misses.
Hackenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray Hackenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hackenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jenkins stuns Hackenberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Hackenberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hackenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackenberg misses with a body shot.
Hackenberg backing away here, and Jenkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackenberg misses with a straight left.
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Jenkins moves forwards but Hackenberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackenberg is just out of range.
Hackenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hackenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Hackenberg misses with a double jab.
Hackenberg lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins sizes up Hackenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right 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!
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The fighters circling - Hackenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Hackenberg takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins thuds a left hand into Hackenberg's body.
Donk. Jenkins catches Hackenberg right on the button with a cross.
Hackenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hackenberg works the jab nicely.
Hackenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackenberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackenberg misses with a looping left.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

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