Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Brakeley throws a front kick aimed at Fakiiri's knee but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Fakiiri.
An attempted straight right counter from Brakeley misses the target.#KD2#
Fakiiri lands a left and a right that send Brakeley crashing to the mat, dazed. Fakiiri thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Brakeley scores with a body shot.
Brakeley lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley thuds his shin into the meat of Fakiiri's side.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Fakiiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Brakeley misses the target.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley connects with an inside leg kick.
Brakeley takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Brakeley lands a nice looking body shot.
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brakeley circles away quickly and effectively.
Brakeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch! Fakiiri slams his shin into Brakeley's torso.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fakiiri fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Brakeley lands a left and a right that send Fakiiri crashing to the mat, dazed. Brakeley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri throws an off balance right hand
and Brakeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri lands a jab-cross combination.
Brakeley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Brakeley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
Brakeley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Fakiiri throws out a leg kick but Brakeley moves out of range and Fakiiri only half commits.
Brakeley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brakeley prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brakeley blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
As Fakiiri looks to move away, Brakeley throws a big counter combo but Fakiiri just gets out of the way.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Fakiiri's leg. Fakiiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Brakeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brakeley backs up against the cage. #T3#
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fakiiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brakeley at a distance.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Some wild striking there from Fakiiri.
Brakeley digs a good hook to Fakiiri's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Fakiiri swinging wildly here.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brakeley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Brakeley is avoiding it. #T4#
Brakeley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Brakeley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.
Fakiiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Fakiiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fakiiri down.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
As Brakeley backs off Fakiiri throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Brakeley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Brakeley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fakiiri's calf.
Brakeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fakiiri throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brakeley counters with an inside leg kick.
Fakiiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fakiiri just manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by Fakiiri.
Donk. Brakeley catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Brakeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Brakeley lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.#KD#
Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Fakiiri back to his feet!#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri glances at the clock... BAM! Brakeley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fakiiri is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: Pride FC 65
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Fakiiri misses.
Daley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fakiiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daley scores with a body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Daley ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daley misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Daley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fakiiri doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.#KD2#
Daley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fakiiri sprawling to the canvas! Fakiiri rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daley finish him?! #ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley cracks Fakiiri with a hook to the temple - Fakiiri is on wobbly legs here! Daley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fakiiri falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Daley wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conor Daley!
A relieved looking Conor Daley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Stuckey has Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuckey lands a shoulder strike.
Stuckey wants a takedown.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey is looking for a takedown.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Stuckey lands a takedown into guard.
Stuckey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fakiiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fakiiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stuckey is controlling him.
Stuckey scoring with some ground and pound.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Stuckey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stuckey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuckey postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Stuckey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stuckey lands a couple of digs.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stuckey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stuckey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fakiiri is keeping the position for now.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but Stuckey is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stuckey lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuckey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey won't allow Fakiiri to get back to his feet. #T2#
Fakiiri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stuckey.
Stuckey is pushing down on Fakiiri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fakiiri is fighting to maintain full guard but Stuckey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stuckey stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Stuckey working Fakiiri over with strikes.
Fakiiri pushes Stuckey off looking to stand but Stuckey dives back in and keeps control.
Stuckey misses with a head shot. Fakiiri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stuckey postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Stuckey controlling from the top position.
Stuckey pushing down on Fakiiri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stuckey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
Fakiiri is looking to escape.#T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stuckey working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stuckey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fakiiri pushes Stuckey off looking to stand but Stuckey dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Stuckey.
Fakiiri is trying to stand up here but Stuckey is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Stuckey wants to work for an arm triangle but Fakiiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stuckey. #SUB2#
Stuckey is looking for a kimura but Fakiiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stuckey to get the leverage.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but Stuckey is controlling him #T4#
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stuckey stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Fakiiri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stuckey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuckey lands with a punch from half guard.
Fakiiri tries to kick Stuckey off but Stuckey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Stuckey trying to pass the guard but Fakiiri defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuckey thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stuckey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stuckey throws a head kick that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuckey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
Jab from Stuckey.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey cracks Fakiiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Stuckey is avoiding it.
Stuckey throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri throws a nice looking combination but Stuckey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Stuckey moves out of range.
Fakiiri throws a series of strikes that have Stuckey backpedaling.
Stuckey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuckey checks a leg kick.#T1#
Stuckey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fakiiri's head backwards.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuckey throws out the jab.
Stuckey throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey works the jab nicely.
Stuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a really nice looking cross but Fakiiri seems unphased.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Stuckey looks to land a combination but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Stuckey moves out of range.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Stuckey throws out a leg kick but Fakiiri moves out of range and Stuckey only half commits.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Stuckey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fakiiri sprawls well initially but Stuckey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stuckey lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but Stuckey is controlling him
Stuckey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fakiiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stuckey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stuckey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stuckey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stuckey trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
Stuckey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stuckey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Stuckey is looking to stall here but Fakiiri recovers full guard.
Stuckey connects with a couple of short punches.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but Stuckey isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckey throws a strike but Fakiiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fakiiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fakiiri slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Stuckey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fakiiri pulls his head out easily.
Stuckey wants to control but Fakiiri is keeping busy. #T4#
Well, if Fakiiri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stuckey is trying to maintain the position but Fakiiri is very close to passing his half guard.
Stuckey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fakiiri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fakiiri's back!
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up.
Stuckey tries to keep control of the position but Fakiiri is staying busy.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stuckey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuckey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stuckey works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Stuckey moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stuckey.
It looked like Fakiiri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stuckey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Stuckey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stuckey dodges the punch combination from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey lands a jab to the nose.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
Fakiiri avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuckey.#TD2#
Stuckey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stuckey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stuckey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stuckey with a nice head shot there.
Stuckey passes Fakiiri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stuckey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is not content to let Stuckey control the position.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stuckey throws a strike but Fakiiri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stuckey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but Stuckey isn't so interested in that idea.
Stuckey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Fakiiri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fakiiri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stuckey is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Stuckey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Stuckey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuckey.
A short right from Fakiiri.
A nice left hand lands by Stuckey.
Stuckey scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Stuckey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Stuckey throws knees to the body.
Stuckey is trying to drag Fakiiri to the mat but Fakiiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Stuckey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray Stuckey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey blocking some punches.
Stuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Stuckey breaks the clinch.
Stuckey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Stuckey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuckey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stuckey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fakiiri defends it nicely.
Stuckey shoots in for a double leg but Fakiiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stuckey scores with a head kick.
Stuckey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Stuckey.
I've got Stuckey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Stuckey!
An intense looking Ray Stuckey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Line'em up I'll knock'em down'.
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Fakiiri misses. #CL#
Fakiiri clinches with his opponent.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Durnin.
Durnin blocks the elbow strike.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
Durnin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin lands a shot to the body.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
Durnin blocks an uppercut.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri presses Durnin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Durnin.
Fakiiri is working Durnin over against the cage.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Durnin controls the action.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Durnin controls the action.
Durnin tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands. #T2#
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Durnin lands a body shot.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Durnin tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Durnin tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durnin tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Fakiiri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durnin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Naoise Durnin has been cut.
Durnin tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands. #T4#
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Durnin.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durnin tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durnin.
Durnin looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durnins head.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fakiiri.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durnin or not.
A hook to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durnin blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoise Durnin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri feints with a jab and clips Durnin right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Durnin is sent crashing into the canvas and Fakiiri leaps in for the kill! Durnin tries to get to his feet but Fakiiri is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Durnin is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Mencken against the cage. #BC#
Mencken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fakiiri has closed the distance and engaged Mencken in a clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Mencken blocks the leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fakiiri in his tracks.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Mencken is out of range.
Mencken slips under a jab.
Mencken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mencken is out of range and Fakiiri settles back down.
Fakiiri wants to clinch
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Mencken moved out of range nicely.
Mencken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mencken scores with a jab. Fakiiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Mencken against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri pushes Mencken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mencken breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Mencken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri looks winded!#CL2#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Mencken.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Fakiiri misses with a low kick. #KD#
Mencken cracks Fakiiri with a big right hand and Fakiiri goes down!#CUT#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Mencken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Mencken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fakiiri, up you get!
Fakiiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mencken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Mencken steps into range and cracks Fakiiri with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fakiiri flops backwards and Mencken dives into his guard looking to finish! #T3#
Mencken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Mencken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fakiiri, up you get! #CL2#
Fakiiri instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mencken breaks from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a combination
and Mencken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Mencken.
Mencken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fakiiri wants to clinch but Mencken slips to the side
and Mencken counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Mencken moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Fakiiri goes down! Can Mencken finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mencken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fakiiri is keeping the position for now.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Mencken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mencken sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Mencken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fakiiri, up you get! #KD#
Fakiiri ducks straight into an uppercut from Mencken and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fakiiri manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HL Mencken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakki Fakiiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Mencken circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Fakiiri is predictable there
and Mencken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mencken misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri closes the distance but Mencken moves to the side
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
A body shot lands from Mencken.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mencken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Fakiiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mencken and sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! Mencken follows him down to the mat - Fakiiri regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fakiiri is still in real trouble! Can Mencken finish him?
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Mencken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fakiiri switches off momentarily and Mencken cracks him with a monster right hand! Fakiiri topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mencken dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mencken!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). HL Mencken!
Our winner, HL Mencken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nakki Fakiiri spoke after the fight, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Vale loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Vale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Vale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fakiiri doesn't seem phased though.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Vale blocks it.
Fakiiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fakiiri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vale counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Fakiiri finds it's target.
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vale circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale. #T1##KD#
Fakiiri lands a left and a right that send Vale crashing to the mat, dazed. Fakiiri thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vale is rocked!
Vale glances at the clock... BAM! Fakiiri nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vale crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vale is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
A victorious Nakki Fakiiri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Belov ducks right into an uppercut from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belov.
Belov 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.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belov punishes Fakiiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Belov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Belov blocks it.
Belov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fakiiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Belov is avoiding it.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Belov circles away.
Belov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.#CL#
Fakiiri takes the fight into the clinch.
Fakiiri gets through Belov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belov digs a right hand underneath Fakiiri's ribcage. Fakiiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belov prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belovs head.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri is looking to control Belov's arms but Belov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fakiiri has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Belov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Belov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Belov blocks it.
Belov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A body shot lands from Belov.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belov backwards.
Come on Belov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belov tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Belov back against the ropes.
Belov leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Belov breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belov moves away.
Belov works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Belov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belov stuns Fakiiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belov.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Belov swinging wildly here.
Belov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Belov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fakiiri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fakiiri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belov is defending well for now.
Belov tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Belov back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belov.
A short right from Belov on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to work over Belov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belov blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Belov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ushat Belov dominated that round.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fakiiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up
and Belov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri fails to land with a series of punches.
Fakiiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belov takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Belov pushes him off.
Belov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fakiiri pushes Belov up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Belov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fakiiri is pawing at Belov, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Belov's nose. Belov is badly hurt! Fakiiri pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Belov tries desperately to hold on but Fakiiri is relentless in his assault! As Belov receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Fakiiri away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Fakiiri throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Fakiiri with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Silva has been cut.
Fakiiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri fails to land with a series of punches.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fakiiri forces Silva back against the ropes and clinches.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fakiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri is pressed up against the ropes. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fakiiri down to the mat. Fakiiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Fakiiri throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fakiiri misses with the combination. #TD2#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva prevents Fakiiri from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fakiiri sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Fakiiri's temple.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva throwing shots but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Fakiiri pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Fakiiri is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fakiiri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Silva's cut.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fakiiri scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Fakiiri moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Fakiiri wants to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva is looking to slow Fakiiri down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Fakiiri. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Silva against the ropes.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Fakiiri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Fakiiri lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva pushes Fakiiri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva working aggressively here.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the ropes. #T2#
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the ropes.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Fakiiri wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Silva'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. 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#
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Fakiiri does no damage.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fakiiri pinned against the ropes. Fakiiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fakiiri throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fakiiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva prevents Fakiiri from standing back up. #SUB2#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Fakiiri defends the submission attempt.
Fakiiri pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Richard Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Fakiiri kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Fakiiri clinches up against the ropes.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nakki Fakiiri!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nakki Fakiiri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Richard Silva!

Nakki Fakiiri wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri stalling in the clinch but Maximus improves position.
Maximus takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Fakiiri tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
A short left from Maximus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Fakiiri.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Maximus tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Fakiiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Maximus.
Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head. #KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Fakiiri tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Fakiiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fakiiri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards. #BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Maximus drops Fakiiri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fakiiri looks back up at him and smiles so Maximus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fakiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fakiiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fakiiri limp body while Maximus jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus 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.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen
Date: Jun 11, 2019

#R1#
West keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fakiiri's guard.
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fakiiri keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West tries to stand but Fakiiri is controlling from the bottom.
West throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looking to pass the guard.
Fakiiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him. #T1#
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fakiiri is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West staying out of range there.
West looks for a takedown but Fakiiri sprawls well.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fakiiri but Fakiiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and West counters with a series of strikes. Fakiiri will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
West avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Fakiiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
West looks winded!
Fakiiri lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
West is trying to drag Fakiiri to the mat but Fakiiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy West.
Fakiiri is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West wants a takedown but no success here.
Fakiiri lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fakiiri gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri looks to land a body kick but West moved away.#TD2#
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fakiiri was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West prevents Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Fakiiri is wriggling around but West manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
West stops Fakiiri from getting back to his feet.
Fakiiri tries to kick West off in order to stand up. West Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Fakiiri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Fakiiri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
West wants to control from the top but Fakiiri keeps moving.
Fakiiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
Billy West has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fakiiri has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.
Fakiiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fakiiri keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fakiiri is keeping the position for now.
Fakiiri wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West misses with a head kick.
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fakiiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fakiiri sprawls well. Fakiiri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fakiiri cracks West with a good jab.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fakiiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Fakiiri lands a big head kick that sends West tumbling to the mat! Fakiiri takes a step backwards and waves West back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
West is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Fakiiri finish him?
West gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Fakiiri points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. West wakes up just in time to hear Fakiiri thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
A relieved looking Nakki Fakiiri 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: NSC 24: Glozman vs Fakiiri
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fakiiri moves into range and clinches up with Glozman.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks it.
Glozman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Glozman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks with his arms.
Fakiiri lands an elbow that stopped Glozman in his tracks for a moment.
Fakiiri lands with a left to the head.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glozman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fakiiri managing to block the knees to the body from Glozman.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Glozman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Glozman.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Glozman.
Fakiiri looks winded!
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glozman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fakiiri's face. #T1#
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Glozman misses with a knee to the head.
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Glozman misses with a knee to the head.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Glozman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glozman pushes Fakiiri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks with his arms.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Glozman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glozman misses with a knee strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glozmans head.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Glozman.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glozman digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Glozman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Glozman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
Glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Glozman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitzi Glozman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakki Fakiiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glozman eats them both and turns towards Fakiiri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Glozman. #CL2#
Fakiiri has Glozman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Glozman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glozman.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Mitzi Glozman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Glozman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Glozman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Glozman blocks it.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Glozman controls the action.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glozman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Glozman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri trying to stall but Glozman improves his position.
Glozman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glozman misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike.
Glozman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman tries to land knees in the clinch but Fakiiri avoids the damage to the body.
Glozman misses with a knee to the head.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Glozman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mitzi Glozman has been cut.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
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!
Glozman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside.
Glozman blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glozman's brow.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Glozman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glozman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glozman avoids it.
Glozman crunches a lovely knee into Fakiiri's ribcage.
Fakiiri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glozman blocks it with crossed arms.
Glozman working Fakiiri over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glozman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fakiiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Glozman misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Glozman moves out of range. #CL#
Glozman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Glozman controls his hands.
Glozman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fakiiri avoids it.
Glozman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fakiiri is defending well for now.
Glozman tries to land knees in the clinch but Fakiiri avoids the damage to the body.
Fakiiri missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fakiiri avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glozman missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fakiiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Fakiiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Fakiiri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Glozman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Glozman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fakiiri is trying to stall.
Fakiiri pushes Glozman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glozman's elbow.
Glozman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glozman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Glozman tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Fakiiri. #T2#
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Glozman tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Glozman lands a knee to the head.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Fakiiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri missing with knees to the body.
Glozman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glozman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Glozman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Fakiiri darts in and clinches Glozman up against the ropes.
Glozman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glozman lands a knee to the head.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glozman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glozman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glozman's brow.
Glozman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks it.
Glozman working Fakiiri over with knees to the body.
Glozman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Glozman has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Glozman misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Fakiiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glozman or not.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks it.
A knee to the head by Glozman.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Glozman prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glozman trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri looking to stall.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glozman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fakiiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glozman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glozman misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri lands a right hand.
Fakiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glozmans head.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fakiiri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glozman.
Glozman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fakiiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Fakiiri presses Glozman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glozman blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Fakiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Glozman.
Fakiiri is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Glozman misses with a hook.
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body punch.
Glozman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glozman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Fakiiri both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Fakiiri clinches.
Glozman blocking some punches.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Glozman tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fakiiri is working Glozman over against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fakiiri lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitzi Glozman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fakiiri avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Glozman controls his hands.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri trying to control the position but instead, Glozman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fakiiri into the ropes.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Glozman blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
Glozman working aggressively here.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fakiiri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glozman tries a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glozman throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri pushes Glozman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Glozman.
Fakiiri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glozman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Glozman.
Glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakki Fakiiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fakiiri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nakki Fakiiri!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nakki Fakiiri!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nakki Fakiiri!

Nakki Fakiiri wins by unanimous decision!
Nakki Fakiiri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Fakiiri moves into range and clinches up with Hiko.
Hiko blocks an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Hiko blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hiko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Hiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Fakiiri clinches up against the cage.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Hiko throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Hiko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hiko lands an uppercut.
Hiko is trying to push Fakiiri away but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri stalls.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Hiko.
Hiko blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hiko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fakiiri after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fakiiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fakiiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fakiiri avoids it really well and circles away.
Fakiiri falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hiko counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Fakiiri. Those never looked like landing.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fakiiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiko doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Hiko strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri digs a good body shot into Hiko's ribs.
Hiko throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Hiko tries for a takedown but Fakiiri circles away easily#CL#
and Fakiiri counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fakiiri. #CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiko avoids it.
Hiko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiko misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Hiko manages to break the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Donk. Hiko catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Hiko misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Hiko against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Hiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri tries to work over Hiko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Hiko digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Fakiiri lands an elbow that stopped Hiko in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Hiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hiko looks winded!
Fakiiri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri lands a right hand.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Hiko blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fakiiri slips a straight right by Hiko.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiko staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Hiko pushes him off.
Hiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hiko misses.
Hiko with a nice cross.#T1##CL#
Fakiiri rushes Hiko and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Hiko misses with some punches.
Hiko stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hiko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hiko avoids a wild elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to work over Hiko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri - that landed with a thud.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Hiko avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiko lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hiko blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiko can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri has Hiko pressed against the cage, preventing Hiko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
Hiko wants a takedown.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri stops a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Fakiiri is leaning against Hiko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiko is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hiko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fakiiri is unloading with more strikes now! Hiko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A relieved looking Nakki Fakiiri 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: Pride FC 9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Bellwether lands a big shot that drops Fakiiri! Can he finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Bellwether stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fakiiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fakiiri wants to stand up but Bellwether is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bellwether drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fakiiri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fakiiri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fakiiri! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellwether is looking for a sweep.
Bellwether is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Fakiiri stands up.
A big left from Bellwether misses.
Bellwether misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL#
Fakiiri instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fakiiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellwether uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bellwether has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fakiiri uses from the top position.
Fakiiri wants to get up but he can't break Bellwether's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bellwether has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fakiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bellwether has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fakiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Bellwether is working an open guard so Fakiiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bellwether has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fakiiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fakiiri pushes Bellwether up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bellwether lands a takedown into guard.
Fakiiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bellwether looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Fakiiri wriggles free and stands up.
Fakiiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellwether circles away.
Bellwether waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Good leg kick by Bellwether there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fakiiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bellwether circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fakiiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Bellwether blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Bellwether is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fakiiri to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bellwether decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bellwether is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fakiiri defends well.#SU#
Fakiiri stands and steps away. Bellwether gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellwether throws out the jab. #TD2#
Bellwether shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fakiiri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Bellwether drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bellwether as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fakiiri screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bellwether! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Beckett Bellwether!
After the fight, Beckett Bellwether was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nakki Fakiiri spoke after the fight, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: Pride FC 2 Potter vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Daley throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Daley connects with a solid leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Daley moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri tries to bum rush Daley with a series of wild strikes but Daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daley misses with a body kick.
Daley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fakiiri. Fakiiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Daley.
The crowd cheers as Fakiiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daley doesn't seem phased though.
Daley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fakiiri defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri throws a counter combo.
Fakiiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daley.
Sloppy strikes from Fakiiri. Those never looked like landing.
Daley is looking to counter punch.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Daley moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Daley circles away. #T1#
Daley misses with a low kick as Fakiiri jumps back.
Daley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fakiiri. That did some damage!
Daley misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daley.
Daley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daley thumps Fakiiri with a low kick.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
It looked like Daley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick from Daley.
Daley misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Daley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Daley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Fakiiri darts in and clinches Daley up against the cage.#T2#
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Daley can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Daley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Daley has Fakiiri pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Daley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daley is trying to push Fakiiri away but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Daley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Daley.
Daley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Daley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daley lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fakiiri as Daley tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Daley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Daley prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri tries to work over Daley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri pushes Daley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daley. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daley.
Daley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Daley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daley blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it misses.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Daley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Daley tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fakiiri looking to throw knees to the head but Daley is blocking nicely.
Daley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daley blocks the elbow strike.
Fakiiri tries to work over Daley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daley prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Daley's cut.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fakiiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Daley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Daley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daley misses the body punch
and Fakiiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daley.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fakiiri.
Daley misses with a hook.
Daley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fakiiri tries to counter with a clinch but Daley shakes him off and moves away.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Daley circles away.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Daley.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Daley lands a nice hook to Fakiiri's body. Fakiiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fakiiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
Conor Daley's cut is getting worse.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Daley's front leg.
Fakiiri takes one to the chin there.
Fakiiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Fakiiri clinches up against the cage.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Daley.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daley.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Daley controls the action.
Fakiiri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fakiiri is keeping busy.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Daley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daley blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri pushes Daley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daley's defenses. #ROC2#
Daley is rocked!
Fakiiri gets through Daley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Daley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri lands a big right hand that drops Daley! The killer instinct kicks in and Fakiiri finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fakiiri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A very excited looking Nakki Fakiiri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #9
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Fakiiri lands with a nice combination. Potter backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Potter has been cut.
Potter lands with a shot to the body.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potter.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Potter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Potter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Fakiiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Potter circles away.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potter.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Potter checks it.
Potter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to land a combination. Potter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Fakiiri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Potter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Potter there.#CUT2#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Potter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fakiiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab by Potter.#CL#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Potter against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Fakiiri's ribcage. Fakiiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Potter lands a left hand. #T2#
Fakiiri stalling in the clinch but Potter improves position.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fakiiri pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Potter. #BC2#
Potter manages to break the clinch.
Potter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Potter checks a leg kick.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Potter tries a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Potter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD2#
Potter sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Potter is motioning to the referee to let Fakiiri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Potter is stalking Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Potter, and it's lights out! Fakiiri really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Potter!
In his post fight interview, Jack Potter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nakki Fakiiri spoke after the fight, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: DUEL 207
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
MacFarlane lands with a good body shot.
Fakiiri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacFarlane with a hook.
Fakiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacFarlane throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.#CL#
Fakiiri rushes MacFarlane and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as MacFarlane controls his hands.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane effectively controlling the action here.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
A short left from Fakiiri.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from MacFarlane.
Nice body punch from MacFarlane - that landed with a thud.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from MacFarlane.
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!
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut. #T2#
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
MacFarlane blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
MacFarlane lands a nice uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacFarlane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from MacFarlane. #T3#
MacFarlane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacFarlane lands a left hand.
MacFarlane digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
MacFarlane lands a shot to the body.
MacFarlane tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacFarlane lands with a short shot to the head.
MacFarlane presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacFarlane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacFarlane pushes Fakiiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head.
MacFarlane tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacFarlane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a punch on the inside.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacFarlane lands with a left to the head. #T4#
MacFarlane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane gets through Fakiiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacFarlane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
MacFarlane has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
MacFarlane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards. #ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacFarlane.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacFarlane lands a body shot.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacFarlane lands a right hand.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacFarlane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands an uppercut.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
MacFarlane lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rian MacFarlane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rian MacFarlane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacFarlane connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
MacFarlane has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike.
MacFarlane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
A body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacFarlane lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.
MacFarlane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
A head punch on the inside from MacFarlane fails to land.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but MacFarlane blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacFarlane dips a shoulder and cracks Fakiiri with a mighty uppercut! Fakiiri falls back against the cage and MacFarlane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fakiiri is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - MacFarlane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Rian MacFarlane said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: DUEL 202.5
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
McTavish feinted with a counter takedown.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but McTavish is avoiding it.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and McTavish counters with a takedown into side control.
McTavish working the strikes but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McTavish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
McTavish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fakiiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTavish.
Fakiiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
McTavish wants to take a breather but Fakiiri is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTavish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
McTavish trying to control the pace.
McTavish missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet.
McTavish throwing shots but Fakiiri is blocking nicely.
Fakiiri is trying to stand back up but McTavish is controlling him
McTavish trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
McTavish not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Fakiiri pushes McTavish off and gets back to his feet.
McTavish fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Fakiiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTavish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McTavish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fakiiri swivels and escapes.#T2#
Fakiiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
McTavish avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
McTavish darts in looking for a takedown but Fakiiri gets double underhooks and turns McTavish into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fakiiri rushes McTavish and presses him up against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McTavish's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McTavish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
Hamish McTavish's cut is getting worse.
McTavish tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McTavish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fakiiri gets through McTavish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McTavish wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McTavish is breathing heavily.#T3#
Fakiiri lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
McTavish is rocked!
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh McTavish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by McTavish.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McTavish! Fakiiri unloads with more strikes and McTavish sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nakki Fakiiri 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: DUEL195 Steele v Tiddlywinks
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Laiho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laiho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Laiho is avoiding it.
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laiho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Laiho checks a leg kick nicely.
Laiho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laiho avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Laiho can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laiho.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Laiho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laiho.
Fakiiri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laiho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laiho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laiho looking to stall.
Laiho tries to score a body lock takedown but Fakiiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fakiiri pushes Laiho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexi Laiho has been cut.
Laiho throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Laiho takes an elbow to the temple.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laiho's elbow.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laiho's elbow.
Laiho tries for a takedown but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fakiiri.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Laiho is breathing heavily.
Laiho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laiho blocking some punches.
Laiho avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri managing to block the knees to the body from Laiho.
Laiho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Fakiiri missing with knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Laiho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fakiiri after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Laiho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fakiiri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laiho lands a left hand.
Fakiiri blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laiho trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri gets underhooks to prevent Laiho's takedown attempt. #T2##TD#
Laiho lands a takedown into guard.
Laiho stops Fakiiri from standing up.
Laiho is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES2#
Fakiiri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Laiho moves out of range.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Fakiiri moves into range and clinches up with Laiho.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laiho takes an elbow to the temple.
Laiho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Laiho swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laiho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head. #T3#
Laiho tries to score a body lock takedown but Fakiiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fakiiri prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Laiho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri has Laiho pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Laiho is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Fakiiri - that's hurt Laiho badly! Oh, another knee lands and Laiho is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Laiho doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nakki Fakiiri!
A very excited looking Nakki Fakiiri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFN#56 Fakiiri vs Napoleon
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri swinging wildly here.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Napoleon.
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Napoleon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Napoleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Napoleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut
and Napoleon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Napoleon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Napoleon pushes Fakiiri away with a front kick.
Napoleon throws a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Napoleon throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon throws out a powerful jab.
Napoleon tries to clinch up but Fakiiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Napoleon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napoleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Napoleon scores with a jab to the head.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Napoleon moves out of range.
Fakiiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Napoleon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Napoleon catches Fakiiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napoleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Napoleon lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.#CL#
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Napoleon blocks it.
Napoleon blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri has Napoleon pressed against the cage.
Napoleon lands a body shot.
Napoleon stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position. #BC2#
Napoleon manages to break the clinch.
Napoleon looks to throw a body kick
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Napoleon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Napoleon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Napoleon lands a nice looking body kick.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napoleon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Napoleon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fakiiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Napoleon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fakiiri misses with a wild combination.
Napoleon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Napoleon can pounce on him.
Napoleon scores with a push kick.
Napoleon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Napoleon avoids them all with ease.
Napoleon misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Napoleon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fakiiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Napoleon cracks the inside of Fakiiri's front leg. #T3#
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Napoleon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fakiiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Napoleon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fakiiri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Napoleon scores with a nice head shot.
Napoleon scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Napoleon.
Napoleon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Napoleon slips a jab and a cross from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a double jab.
Napoleon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napoleon misses the jab.#T4#
Fakiiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Napoleon.
Fakiiri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Fakiiri instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Napoleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Napoleon scores with a one two! Fakiiri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Napoleon misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Napoleon. Fakiiri shrugs it off though.
Napoleon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fakiiri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fakiiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fakiiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Napoleon is avoiding it.
Napoleon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Napoleon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fakiiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon thumps Fakiiri with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Napoleon.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Napoleon. Napoleon obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Napoleon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fakiiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Napoleon connects with a single shot there.
Napoleon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Napoleon. #CL2#
Napoleon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Napoleon lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Napoleon blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Napoleon. #BC2#
Napoleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Napoleon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Napoleon.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick from Napoleon.
Fakiiri is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Napoleon catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Fakiiri throws a nice looking combination but Napoleon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Napoleon moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Napoleon.
Fakiiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Napoleon is out of range and Fakiiri settles back down. #T1#
No joy there for Napoleon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fakiiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.#CL#
Fakiiri darts in and clinches Napoleon up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Napoleon as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Napoleon breaks the clinch.
Napoleon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Napoleon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
A jab from Napoleon does it's job there.
Napoleon moves out of range of the leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Napoleon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Napoleon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Napoleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Napoleon.
Fakiiri is looking for a counter combo.
Napoleon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fakiiri backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Napoleon.
Napoleon blocks a leg kick.
Buster Napoleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.#T2##KD2#
Napoleon lands a big head kick that sends Fakiiri tumbling to the mat! Napoleon takes a step backwards and waves Fakiiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Napoleon lands a big right hand that sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! Napoleon stays standing though and waves Fakiiri back to his feet!
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Napoleon tries a head kick but it misses.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Napoleon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Napoleon.
Fakiiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Napoleon works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Napoleon connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.#CL2#
Napoleon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Napoleon breaks from the clinch.
Napoleon throws a right hand that Fakiiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Fakiiri also avoids with ease.
Fakiiri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fakiiri!
Napoleon lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Napoleon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Napoleon finds it's target.
Fakiiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Napoleon.#T3#
Napoleon clobbers Fakiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Napoleon cracks Fakiiri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Napoleon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fakiiri to stand back up!
Napoleon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Napoleon circles away.
Napoleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Napoleon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fakiiri sprawling to the canvas! Fakiiri rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Napoleon finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napoleon flashes Fakiiri a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fakiiri's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fakiiri crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Napoleon punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Napoleon!
Buster Napoleon gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: DFN#54 Barca vs Ridgeway
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baratheon moves away.
Baratheon is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baratheon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Baratheon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baratheon was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baratheon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him. #CL2#
Fakiiri has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Fakiiri. #T1#
Baratheon misses with a body punch.
Baratheon can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri is working Baratheon over against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Baratheon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Baratheon shrugs off.
Fakiiri pushes Baratheon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Baratheon. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baratheon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baratheon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri digs a right hand into Baratheon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baratheon's gas tank.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fakiiri.
Baratheon takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Stannis Baratheon has been cut.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
Fakiiri pushes Baratheon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Baratheon is rocked!
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri presses Baratheon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Baratheon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Baratheon drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
A determined Nakki Fakiiri didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFC 370: Reapers
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimson throws a chopping leg kick but Fakiiri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fakiiri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimson back to the cage. Fakiiri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grimson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fakiiri thinking.
Fakiiri looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimson.
Grimson staying out of range there.
It appears Grimson was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimson with a jab.
Fakiiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Grimson moves out of range.
Fakiiri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fakiiri there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Fakiiri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimson, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Grimson blocks it.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Grimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Grimson.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Grimson.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri. #CUT2#
It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
Grimson takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimson misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri tries to work over Grimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimson lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimson gets through Fakiiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Grimson as the two fighters clinch.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimson lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson pushes Fakiiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Nice body punch from Grimson - that landed with a thud.
Grimson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fakiiri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grimson is unloading with more strikes now! Fakiiri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Grimson!
During a confident post fight interview, Stu Grimson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: OFC 367: Grimson vs Montezuma
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Ritter misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Ritter against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Stalling in the clinch from Ritter.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritter.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritter blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri missing with knees to the body.
Fakiiri lands an elbow just above Ritter 's eye.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage. #T1#
Fakiiri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ritter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Ritter blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Ritter managing to block the knees to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritter misses with some punches.
Ritter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fakiiri has Ritter pressed against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Ritter blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Fakiiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Ritter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter. #T3#
Ritter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ritter.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Ritter's ribcage. Ritter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Ritter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Fakiiri. #T4#
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Fakiiri lands with a left to the head.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritter blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritter.
A left hand lands to the body for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ritter avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ritter is looking to clinch but Fakiiri is avoiding it.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fakiiri but Fakiiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Ritter against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ritter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritter's elbow.
Fakiiri throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
Ritter blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Ritter misses with some punches.
Fakiiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Ritter gets an underhook and turns Fakiiri into the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter is stalling here.
Ritter avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ritter's defenses.
Ritter stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ritter. #T2#
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritter misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the head but Ritter blocks with his arms.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritter controls his hands.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
Fakiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ritter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri controlling the action here for a moment.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ritter blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Ritter prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ritter is defending well for now.
Ritter'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.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fakiiri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ritter fails to land.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ritter has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Sylvester Ritter's cut is getting worse.
Fakiiri cracks Ritter with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri gets through Ritter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri is looking to slow Ritter down with leg kicks.
Ritter on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!
Fakiiri lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Ritter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritter controls his hands.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritter's brow.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a shot to the body.
Fakiiri pushes Ritter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri gets through Ritter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ritter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri pushes Ritter against the cage. Fakiiri is working some dirty boxing. Fakiiri pushes off with a quick right hook! Ritter goes down! Ritter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fakiiri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
After winning the bout, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that tell who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: OFC 365: Deliverance
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montezuma scores with a spinning back kick!
Montezuma scores with a shot to the body.
Montezuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses
and Montezuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and Montezuma counters with a three punch combo that has Fakiiri backing up. Fakiiri nods at Montezuma to acknowledge the strikes.
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montezuma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma sizes up Fakiiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD2#
Montezuma cracks Fakiiri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Montezuma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fakiiri to stand back up!#ROC2#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri thows a leg kick but Montezuma checks it
and Montezuma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Montezuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fakiiri! Montezuma lets Fakiiri back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Montezuma is stalking Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Montezuma, and it's lights out! Fakiiri really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quetzal Montezuma!
After winning the bout, Quetzal Montezuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nakki Fakiiri spoke after the fight, saying 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
Wyatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Wyatt throws a big counter combination but Fakiiri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Wyatt circles away.
Wyatt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Wyatt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Wyatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wyatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Fakiiri there.
Wyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri scores with the left hand. Wyatt knows he should have avoided that one.
Wyatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
Fakiiri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wyatt takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Fakiiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot that snaps Wyatt's head back. #CL2#
Fakiiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fakiiri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fakiiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri connects with a single shot there.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri cracks Wyatt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fakiiri misses with a double jab
and Wyatt counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Wyatt throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fakiiri under the eye.
Wyatt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt throws a shot to the body.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri misses with a right hand
and Wyatt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fakiiri scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Wyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fakiiri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fakiiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
Fakiiri prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Wyatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Fakiiri rushes Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
Wyatt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fakiiri won't allow it.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fakiiri tries to work over Wyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri missing with knees to the body.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wyatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down.
A punch lands to the side of Fakiiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Wyatt counters with a quick kick to the body but Fakiiri blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Wyatt.
A head kick misses from Wyatt.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fakiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wyatt counters with a left and a right that stings Fakiiri. #CUT#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Wyatt ducked under it nicely.
Wyatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Wyatt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Wyatt is looking to wear down Fakiiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Wyatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fakiiri.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fakiiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wyatt.
Wyatt walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Fakiiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a cross.
Fakiiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Wyatt.
Fakiiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Wyatt slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Fakiiri. That snapped Wyatt's head back.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
As Fakiiri looks to move away, Wyatt throws a big counter combo but Fakiiri just gets out of the way.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Wyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fakiiri jabs Wyatt right on the nose. Wyatt blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri connects with the punch.
Wyatt checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
As Fakiiri backs away, Wyatt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fakiiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Fakiiri lands a right hand.
Wyatt tries to circle away but Fakiiri has him pinned against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Wyatt tries to break free but Fakiiri pushes him back against the cage.
Wyatt can't break the clinch.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyatts head. #ROC2#
Wyatt is rocked!
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Wyatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fakiiri misses with a combination
and Wyatt counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Fakiiri pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Fakiiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wyatt throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Fakiiri tests Wyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Fakiiri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Fakiiri drops Wyatt with a beautiful combination! Wyatt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fakiiri is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from Wyatt misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Wyatt is avoiding it.
Wyatt throws a big counter combination but Fakiiri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fakiiri lands with a cross.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fakiiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Wyatt off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri throws a front kick that sends Wyatt stumbling back into the cage.
Fakiiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fakiiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nakki Fakiiri'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. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Fakiiri lands a big uppercut and Wyatt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wyatt looks OK. Fakiiri waves Wyatt back to his feet!
No joy there for Wyatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fakiiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch successfully.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Fakiiri keeps him there for the moment.
Wyatt dodges an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Wyatt shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Koba Wyatt has been cut.
Fakiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wyatt blocks an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wyatt tries to break free but Fakiiri pushes him back against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Wyatt tries to break free but Fakiiri pushes him back against the cage.
Fakiiri prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Wyatt avoids the damage to the body.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyatts head.
Fakiiri lands an elbow just above Wyatt 's eye. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fakiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wyatt! Fakiiri unloads with more strikes and Wyatt sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Our winner, Nakki Fakiiri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 357: BK vs Gray
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Salgado misses. #CL2#
Salgado clinches.
Salgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A hook to the body from Salgado.
Salgado scores with a shoulder strike.
Salgado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Salgado blocks it.
Salgado blocks an uppercut.
Salgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado is trying to push Fakiiri away but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Salgado. #BC2#
Salgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Salgado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salgado slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri jabs Salgado right on the nose. Salgado blinks but takes it well.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salgado throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fakiiri pushes Salgado up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Salgado throws a head punch that misses.
Salgado avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salgado backwards.
Salgado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Salgado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Salgado's head.
Salgado lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri'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.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Salgado blocks it.
Salgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salgado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salgado lands a right hand. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salgado.
Fakiiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salgado's efforts to push away.
Salgado working hard to break the clinch.
Salgado lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Salgado like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Salgado from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A victorious Nakki Fakiiri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Alzado throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fakiiri wants to clinch up but Alzado keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Alzado.
Fakiiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzado moves away.
Alzado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alzado.
Alzado misses with a wild body shot.
Alzado loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Alzado misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri thumps Alzado with a low kick.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Alzado moves out of range.
A big left from Alzado misses. #CL2#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Alzado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Alzado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Alzado.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to stall but Alzado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fakiiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzado.
Fakiiri trying to stall but Alzado improves his position.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Alzado blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Alzado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Alzado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alzado's defenses. #T2#
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A short uppercut from Alzado.
Alzado tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Alzado.
Fakiiri looks winded!
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a knee strike.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head. #T3#
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Alzado.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado lands a nice uppercut.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alzado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzado blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Alzado.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado lands with a short head shot 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!
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzado.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzado lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Alzado controls the action.
Alzado prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Alzado blocks an uppercut.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alzado lands with a light punch inside.
Alzado blocking some punches.
Alzado lands a right hand.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alzado.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzado lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fakiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzado finish him?
Alzado creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fakiiri with a big uppercut! Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Alzado pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fakiiri to the mat! Fakiiri covers up and Alzado unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyle Alzado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyle Alzado waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.

Event: OFC: Blood Night L
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri lands an overhand right.
Fakiiri tries to move into range but Peukalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri misses with a few strikes there.
Peukalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Peukalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri with a jab.
Fakiiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peukalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peukalo throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Peukalo moves out of range.
Fakiiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peukalo is out of range and Fakiiri settles back down.
Peukalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Peukalo moves into the clinch successfully.
Peukalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Peukalo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peukalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri. #T1#
Fakiiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Peukalo avoids the damage to the body.
Fakiiri blocks the elbow strike.
Fakiiri works on Peukalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Peukalo.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peukalo's elbow.
Peukalo stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
Fakiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Peukalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peukalo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Peukalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Peukalo scores with a hook to the body.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Peukalo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Peukalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Peukalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peukalo lands an elbow that stopped Fakiiri in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Peukalo lands a nice elbow.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peukalo's elbow.
Peukalo trying to stall but Fakiiri improves his position.
Peukalo slows down the pace here.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Peukalo. #BC2#
Peukalo breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Fakiiri.
Peukalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peukalo tries to clinch there but Fakiiri circles away.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. Peukalo shakes it off.
Fakiiri misses with a double jab. #T3#
Fakiiri throws a front kick that sends Peukalo stumbling back into the cage.
Fakiiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peukalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fakiiri, right into the meat.
Fakiiri scores with a jab. Peukalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fakiiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peukalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fakiiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Fakiiri misses
and Peukalo counters with a three punch combo that has Fakiiri backing up. Fakiiri nods at Peukalo to acknowledge the strikes.
Peukalo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peukalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fakiiri is looking to chop away at Peukalo's legs.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Peukalo circles away.
Peukalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fakiiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4##CL#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Peukalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peukalo lands a shoulder strike.
Peukalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Peukalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Peukalo lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Peukalo tries to keep at a distance but Fakiiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peukalo lands an elbow just above Fakiiri 's eye.
Fakiiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peukalo misses with an elbow strike.
Peukalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peukalo throws an elbow that misses.
Fakiiri gets through Peukalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peukalo can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri lands an uppercut.
Peukalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Peukalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peukalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fakiiri lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Fakiiri gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peukalo scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is working Peukalo over against the cage.#T1#
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukalo is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peukalo's defenses.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peukalo backwards.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peukalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Peukalo blocks it.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri scores with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri. #T2#
Fakiiri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peukalo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fakiiri is unloading with more strikes now! Peukalo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fakiiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri darts in trying to clinch
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Boone's front leg.
Fakiiri connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Boone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fakiiri.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fakiiri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Fakiiri. #CL2#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Boone breaks from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Boone ducked under it nicely.
Boone is looking to counter punch.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away. #T1#
Fakiiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boone 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.
Fakiiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into range and clinches up with Boone.
A short left from Fakiiri.
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
Boone blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boone.
Boone is breathing heavily.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Boone's ribcage. Boone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head.
Boone takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Boone is rocked!
Fakiiri throws a big uppercut that drops Boone! More strikes from Fakiiri and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boone lies dazed against the cage as Fakiiri celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A relieved looking Nakki Fakiiri 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: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Fakiiri stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Patterson is predictable there
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fakiiri just manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses the jab.#CL#
Fakiiri tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fakiiri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Patterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patterson.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patterson smiles and moves away.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.#CL#
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Patterson lands an elbow inside.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Patterson closes the distance and pushes Fakiiri back into the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fakiiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
A low kick from Fakiiri misses
and Patterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fakiiri avoids the head kick by Patterson.
Fakiiri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Patterson clinches. #T3#
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses.
Patterson dodges an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Patterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Fakiiri gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Fakiiri tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it.
Floyd Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakki Fakiiri.#BC#
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Patterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fakiiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Patterson blocks the elbow strike.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri. #BC#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson wants to clinch.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Fakiiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fakiiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Fakiiri circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Patterson clinches up with Fakiiri and pushes him back against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Fakiiri misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fakiiri throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fakiiri works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patterson lands the left hand.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Floyd Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fakiiri throws out a leg kick but Patterson moves out of range and Fakiiri only half commits. #T2#
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fakiiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fakiiri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Patterson. That one must have hurt.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Patterson counters with a thumping low kick.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Patterson tries to clinch but Fakiiri is having none of it. #CL#
Patterson gets a clinch.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Fakiiri.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patterson walks away with a smile on his face. Fakiiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patterson tries to clinch but Fakiiri is having none of it.
Fakiiri wants to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch position.
Fakiiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Fakiiri circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
As Fakiiri tries to get set, Patterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Fakiiri manages to avoid the attempt.
Fakiiri tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fakiiri momentarily.
Fakiiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Patterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson tries to clinch there but Fakiiri circles away.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fakiiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Fakiiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Fakiiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patterson counters with a series of strikes. Fakiiri will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Fakiiri moves into range and clinches up with Patterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Patterson jabs at Fakiiri's body.
Patterson defending well as Fakiiri loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range. #CL#
Patterson rushes Fakiiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fakiiri dodges an elbow strike from Patterson.
Fakiiri jumps guard but Patterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fakiiri tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Patterson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Patterson lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Fakiiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.#T1#
Patterson wants to clinch up but Fakiiri keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Fakiiri keeps it at a distance.
Fakiiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Fakiiri avoids nicely.
Fakiiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Fakiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Floyd Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fakiiri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patterson connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Patterson saw that one coming.
Fakiiri cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fakiiri throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson misses with a combination
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fakiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fakiiri checks it well. #T3#
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Fakiiri gets tackled into the cage by Patterson. Patterson maintains the clinch.
Patterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Fakiiri dodges an elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working aggressively here. #BC#
Patterson breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson tries to clinch but Fakiiri is having none of it.
Patterson scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Patterson is looking to wear down Fakiiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson throws a right hand that Fakiiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Fakiiri also avoids with ease.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Patterson tries to clinch but Fakiiri is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson 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!
I would just about give that final round to Nakki Fakiiri.
I've got Fakiiri 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Fakiiri!
A less than humble Nakki Fakiiri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFC 339: Wyatt vs Salgado
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fakiiri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Fakiiri told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
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!
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Jones.
Fakiiri lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Fakiiri looks winded!
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with some punches. #T2#
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fakiiri.
A short left from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is working Fakiiri over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Jones. #T3#
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Fakiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fakiiri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.#KD#
Jones drops Fakiiri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fakiiri looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Fakiiri's side.
Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fakiiri falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.

Event: OFC 336: Bright
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fakiiri! But no joy.
Alzado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
The fighters circling - Alzado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alzado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzado throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri wants to counter with a clinch but Alzado pushes him away.
Fakiiri throws a push kick but Alzado slaps the foot to one side.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzado moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzado misses the target.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri missing with a left hand there. Alzado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alzado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Alzado. Those never looked like landing.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Alzado.
Fakiiri throws a looping overhand right but Alzado ducks down to avoid it.
Alzado slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alzado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fakiiri to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
The fighters circling - Alzado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Alzado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alzado throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Alzado is rocked!
Fakiiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Alzado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzado moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Alzado seems to have got his legs back now.
Alzado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Fakiiri drops Alzado with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alzado looks back up at him and smiles so Fakiiri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Alzado's shoulder, as Alzado tries to avoid the shot.
Alzado throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fakiiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzado misses with a looping left.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Alzado's front leg but catches the back leg as Alzado tries to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fakiiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alzado throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with an overhand left.
Alzado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Alzado throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A nice side step and Fakiiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alzado avoids the body shot from Fakiiri.
Alzado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fakiiri.
Alzado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alzado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Alzado looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Alzado misses with a few strikes there.
Fakiiri throws out a counter right but Alzado avoids it with no problem.
Alzado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fakiiri lands a really nice looking cross but Alzado seems unphased.
Alzado misses with a double jab
and Fakiiri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alzado really felt that one!
Alzado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alzado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alzado walks into a straight right hand from Fakiiri.
Alzado throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzado misses the target.
Fakiiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Alzado throws a lazy uppercut
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzado moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
It looked like Alzado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fakiiri ducks right into an uppercut from Alzado.
Fakiiri is looking to slow Alzado down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Alzado as he connects with a hook.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzado looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fakiiri lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alzado. Fakiiri pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A very excited looking Nakki Fakiiri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlack.#CL2#
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fakiiri working aggressively here. #TD#
Black jumps guard. #ES#
Black is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fakiiri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike.#T1##TD#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Black trying to control the position but Fakiiri is working away.
Black looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fakiiri is avoiding damage well.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fakiiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Check out the look on Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fakiiri is not content to let Black control the position.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fakiiri is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri gets back to half guard.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fakiiri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
Fakiiri has his hands clasped together around Black's back. He's all about the action.
Black trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black. #T3#
Fakiiri is concentrating on defense, preventing Black from advancing position.
Black thows a huge punch but Fakiiri dodges it nicely.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black is taking a breather. Fakiiri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fakiiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fakiiri is not content to let Black control the position.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fakiiri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Fakiiri is doing well to control the position and prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black working Fakiiri over with strikes.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fakiiri trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black passes to full mount!
Fakiiri is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black working over Fakiiri with some ground and pound. Fakiiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fakiiri is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fakiiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Fakiiri wants to sweep but Black has passed to side control!
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Fakiiri wants to control but Black postures up.
Matt Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black taking a breather here.
Fakiiri is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?#T1#
Fakiiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Black landing strikes.
Fakiiri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to half guard.
Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fakiiri some visible discomfort.
Fakiiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fakiiri down.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Fakiiri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Fakiiri parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fakiiri to escape.
You can see the frustration on Fakiiri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fakiiri is holding Black down, trying to stall.
Black fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fakiiri is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fakiiri is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Fakiiri wants to get back to his feet but Black is dominant here and he's now got Fakiiri's back!
Black is looking to control Fakiiri but Fakiiri is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Black landing with strikes.
Black struggling to land strikes to the head as Fakiiri covers up.
Black throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.
Fakiiri is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Fakiiri has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Fakiiri is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Black gets his way!
Black not allowing Fakiiri to control his hands. #T4#
Fakiiri manages to reverse the position and now he's in Black's guard. Nice work there by Fakiiri.
Black wants to hit a switch here but Fakiiri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there!
Black tries to lock up and control but Fakiiri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fakiiri misses.#CL2#
Fakiiri clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri. #BC#
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Black throws a front kick that sends Fakiiri stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Fakiiri. Fakiiri maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
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!
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Black's brow.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri. #BC#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.#CL2#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab. #CL2#
Fakiiri rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black wants to break free but Fakiiri has control.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike.
Fakiiri blocks an elbow strike from Black.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Fakiiri has the dominant position.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black blocking some punches.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black can't break the clinch.
Black is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fakiiri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Black misses with the head strike. #BC#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.#TD#
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
Black landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Black trying to control but Fakiiri is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fakiiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black stands up out of Fakiiri's guard for a moment - Fakiiri manages to land a nice upkick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nakki Fakiiri.
I think Black 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
A relieved looking Matt Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.

Event: MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull throws a counter combo.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fakiiri counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fakiiri.
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Fakiiri is predictable there
and Turnbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a body kick that stops Turnbull in his tracks momentarily.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.#T1#
Turnbull steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fakiiri. That one must have hurt.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Fakiiri.
Turnbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fakiiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnbull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri cracks Turnbull with an open hand slap.#T2#
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fakiiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Turnbull scores with the left hand. Fakiiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Fakiiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turnbull throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Fakiiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turnbull momentarily.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fakiiri misses with a looping left.
Turnbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fakiiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Turnbull takes one to the chin there.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Fakiiri sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Fakiiri dips to his left and cracks Turnbull with an uppercut!
Turnbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fakiiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
And Fakiiri counters with a quick kick to the body but Turnbull blocks it.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Turnbull moves out of range.
Fakiiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Turnbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a low kick, right behind Turnbull 's knee.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull misses with a right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Turnbull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turnbull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turnbull avoids it.
Fakiiri jabs Turnbull right on the nose. Turnbull blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull wants to clinch but Fakiiri slips to the side
and Fakiiri counters with a solid body kick.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Turnbull's front leg but catches the back leg as Turnbull tries to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turnbull 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 Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turnbull motions for Fakiiri to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fakiiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back to recover.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Turnbull blocks the leg kick.
Turnbull is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Turnbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turnbull might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fakiiri has got the better of the exchanges.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fakiiri's hands.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut
and Fakiiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Fakiiri lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull throws a right hand that Fakiiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Fakiiri also avoids with ease.
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Turnbull moves his leg out of the way.
Turnbull motions for Fakiiri to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fakiiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull misses with a jab to the body
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull tries to land a body kick
and Fakiiri counters with a body kick that stops Turnbull in his tracks momentarily.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws the kick towards the body but Turnbull avoids it.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fakiiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turnbull is breathing heavily.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Turnbull lands with a good body shot.
Fakiiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fakiiri scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Turnbull misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fakiiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Turnbull has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Turnbull misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws a front kick that sends Turnbull stumbling back into the cage.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbull can do to turn this around?
Turnbull slips a jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Fakiiri. #T3#
Turnbull takes one to the side of the head.
Fakiiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Turnbull avoids a kick to the body.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the body
and Turnbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turnbull swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fakiiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
It looked like Fakiiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turnbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fakiiri. Fakiiri obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull misses with a hook. Fakiiri ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Turnbull. Those never looked like landing.
Fakiiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Turnbull moves out of range.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the body.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Fakiiri is out of range.
Turnbull connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnbull throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakki Fakiiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fakiiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fakiiri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnbull. Turnbull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Fakiiri.
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri fails to land with a series of punches.
Turnbull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull throws out a counter right but Fakiiri avoids it with no problem.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming. #T1#
Good shot there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a leg kick.
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Fakiiri tries to land a body kick
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fakiiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Fakiiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turnbull lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fakiiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turnbull avoids it.
Fakiiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turnbull.#T2#
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull wants to slow Fakiiri down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Fakiiri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turnbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Turnbull's front leg but catches the back leg as Turnbull tries to avoid it.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fakiiri throws a solid leg kick but Turnbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fakiiri.
Fakiiri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnbull. Turnbull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turnbull cracks Fakiiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fakiiri thumps Turnbull with a low kick.#T3#
Fakiiri swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turnbull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fakiiri at a distance.
Fakiiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turnbull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri thows a body kick. Turnbull tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Colin Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Fakiiri's shoulder, as Fakiiri tries to avoid the shot.
Nakki Fakiiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fakiiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick. #T4#
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Turnbull throws an off balance right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a good low kick that Turnbull was not able to check.
Turnbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fakiiri. Fakiiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull throws a series of punches but Fakiiri avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Fakiiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased 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!
Turnbull misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull misses with the combination.
Turnbull throws a poor cross that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a low kick, right behind Turnbull 's knee.
Turnbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakki Fakiiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fakiiri 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Jackman misses.
Jackman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fakiiri connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Mauler Jackman has been cut.
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fakiiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackman - the referee stops the clock and Fakiiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackman. Fakiiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Jackman moved out of range nicely.
Jackman throws a right hand that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackman takes a step back to recover.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman wants to counter with a clinch but Fakiiri pushes him away.
Jackman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fakiiri misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackman.
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!
Jackman scores with a hook.
Fakiiri looks to land a body kick but Jackman moved away.
Jackman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jackman closes the distance but Fakiiri moves to the side
enabling Fakiiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Fakiiri.#CL2#
Jackman clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackman's brow.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackman blocking some punches.
Fakiiri pushes Jackman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fakiiri is trying to break the clinch but Jackman is controlling him.#T2#
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackman blocks an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackman tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackman is trying to stall.
Jackman stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Fakiiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackman takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Jackman moves out of range as Fakiiri throws a body kick.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fakiiri catches Jackman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Jackman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Fakiiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
Jackman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackman is looking to clinch but Fakiiri is avoiding it.
Jackman misses the jab.
Fakiiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donk. Jackman catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Jackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackman throws a sloppy body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
Jackman throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackman off the cage and back into range.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Fakiiri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackman avoids it.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Fakiiri finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.#T4#
Fakiiri works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackman. #CL2#
Jackman moves into range and clinches up with Fakiiri.
Jackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Jackman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Mauler Jackman's cut even more.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri wants to break free but Jackman has control.
Fakiiri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fakiiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackman throws an off balance right hand
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jackman misses with a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackman throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Jackman sees coming a mile off.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri blocks a jab.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fakiiri. Jackman shrugs it off though.
Jackman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jackman instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fakiiri manages to break the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Fakiiri is looking to slow Jackman down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Jackman sees coming a mile off.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackman can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackman tries to bum rush Fakiiri with a series of wild strikes but Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackman jabs Fakiiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackman is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Jackman. #T2#
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fakiiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.#CL2#
Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Jackman lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Jackman working aggressively here.
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow.
Jackman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Jackman lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Jackman connects with a solid leg kick.
Fakiiri keeps Jackman at a distance using the push kick.
Jackman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackman.
Jackman walks into a straight right hand from Fakiiri.
Jackman looks for the body kick but Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Jackman tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri.
Jackman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Fakiiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fakiiri misses its target.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Jackman misses
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Mauler Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fakiiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackman.
Jackman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fakiiri. That did some damage!
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Jackman misses the body punch
and Fakiiri counters with a nice body kick.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Jackman throws a leg kick which misses Fakiiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Fakiiri tries to avoid it.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mauler Jackman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackman throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackman is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Jackman.
Good shot there by Fakiiri.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick.#T1#
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Jackman saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Jackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fakiiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that Jackman ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackman also avoids with ease.
Fakiiri works over Jackman's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Fakiiri is looking for a counter combo.
Jackman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fakiiri.#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!
Jackman connects with a body shot that sends Fakiiri's belly button to the back.
Jackman misses with a right hand
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Jackman misses
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
Jackman wants to counter the offense by Fakiiri and move into the clinch position.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Jackman's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackman tries to avoid it.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Jackman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fakiiri.
A leg kick checked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
As Jackman backs away, Fakiiri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Jackman misses with a body shot. #T3#
Jackman misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
Fakiiri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackman if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fakiiri with a nice cross.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Jackman tries to clinch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri is looking to land body kicks.
Fakiiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Jackman moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri.
Jackman checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Jackman with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackman keeps Fakiiri at a distance using the push kick.
Jackman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Jackman.
Jackman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackman throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackman cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackman blocks a leg kick.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Fakiiri!
After the fight, Nakki Fakiiri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fakiiri feints and then cracks Paulsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paulsen down.
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paulsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulsen 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.
Fakiiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paulsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paulsen on the side of the head.
Fakiiri pushes Paulsen away with a front kick.#T1#
Paulsen misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri throwing a counter right hand but Paulsen manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Paulsen. Beautiful body shot.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Paulsen saw that one coming.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Paulsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
And Paulsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Fakiiri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paulsen throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Paulsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.#T2#
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Paulsen is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Paulsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fakiiri catches Paulsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paulsen keeps Fakiiri at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Paulsen's head but Paulsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Paulsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the body
and Paulsen counters with a nice body shot.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paulsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Fakiiri throws a chopping leg kick but Paulsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Paulsen throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Fakiiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good work by Paulsen as he checks the leg kick.
Paulsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paulsen's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Paulsen misses
and Fakiiri counters with a straight right hand.
Paulsen takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Paulsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulsen moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Paulsen slips under a jab.
Paulsen takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fakiiri. Paulsen shrugs it off though.
Paulsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paulsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paulsen looks winded!
Fakiiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paulsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fakiiri defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paulsen looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Fakiiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fakiiri looks to land a body kick but Paulsen moved away.
Paulsen works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Paulsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fakiiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Paulsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Paulsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paulsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Paulsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a combination
and Paulsen counters with a good low kick that Fakiiri was not able to check. #T1#
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fakiiri under the eye.
A low kick from Paulsen is predictable there
and Fakiiri counters with a body kick that stops Paulsen in his tracks momentarily.
Paulsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Paulsen was well out of range.
Fakiiri tests Paulsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Paulsen is rocked!
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Paulsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fakiiri counters with a big right hand! Oh Paulsen is in trouble here! Fakiiri follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
In his post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri gave a big smile as he said 'RoaR fighters piss excellence all over you Shinto bums '.

Event: MMMA 37: Bestarsson vs Booney
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
Britton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fakiiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Britton counter with a right hand.
Britton connects with a nice looking jab.
Britton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fakiiri in his tracks.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Britton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton scores with a sloppy right hand. Fakiiri should have avoided that one.
Britton lunges at Fakiiri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fakiiri's hand.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Britton strikes.
Fakiiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Fakiiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Britton saw that one coming.
Britton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fakiiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy body shot
letting Britton counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Fakiiri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Britton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Britton checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Britton takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Britton doesn't manage to clinch there - Fakiiri circles away.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Britton as he checks the leg kick.
As Fakiiri tries to get set, Britton tries to push him back and clinch up but Fakiiri manages to avoid the attempt.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Britton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Britton scores with a jab.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Britton manages to avoid it.#CL#
Britton pushes Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Britton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britton has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Britton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Britton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Britton to counter with a crisp jab.
Britton wants to clinch.#T2#
Fakiiri throws a jab when Britton was well out of range.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Britton's ribcage but misses.
Britton throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Britton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
Britton lands an overhand right.
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!#CL#
Britton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Britton tries a knee to the head but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Britton shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Britton.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Britton misses with the head strike.
Britton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Britton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Britton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fakiiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri connects with a jab.
Britton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fakiiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Britton with a jab.
Britton checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Britton to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Britton.
Britton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fakiiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Fakiiri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Britton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Britton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fakiiri under the eye.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that Britton avoids nicely.
Britton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Britton scores with a punch to the head.
Fakiiri connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Britton will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Britton avoids it.#T4#
Britton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Fakiiri lands a big head kick that sends Britton tumbling to the mat! Fakiiri takes a step backwards and waves Britton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Britton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fakiiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Britton lands a head shot.
Britton missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Britton under the eye.
Britton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Britton misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Britton moved out of range.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Britton.
Britton misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Britton throws a right and a left that Fakiiri avoids nicely.
Fakiiri flicks out a counter leg kick but Britton steps away.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Britton moves out of range easily. #CL#
Britton closes the distance and clinches.
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 Tel Britton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tel Britton's cut.
That's time! Britton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Britton blocks a low kick nicely.
Britton with a hook.
Britton throws a big shot that misses.
Britton jabs Fakiiri right on the nose. Fakiiri blinks but takes it well.
Fakiiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Britton connects with a nice looking jab.
Britton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Britton.
Fakiiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Britton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton lands a two punch combo.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britton is looking to clinch but Fakiiri is avoiding it.
Fakiiri avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Britton misses with an uppercut.
Britton moves away from the strike by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Britton.
Britton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Britton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Britton throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Britton throws a poor cross that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri fails to land with a series of punches.
Britton scores with a hook to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Britton checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Britton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Britton misses with a lunging right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Britton avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri cracks Britton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
A good leg kick by Fakiiri.
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!
Fakiiri throws a hook but Britton avoids it easily.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Britton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fakiiri at a distance.
Britton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Britton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Britton clobbers Fakiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fakiiri lands with an overhand left.
Britton slips under a jab.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot
and Britton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Britton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Britton as he checks the leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
Britton misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.#T3#
Fakiiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Britton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Britton doesn't manage to clinch there - Fakiiri circles away.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Britton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Britton duly obliges.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Britton sees coming a mile off.
Fakiiri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Britton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Fakiiri misses.
Britton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Britton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Britton.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Britton.
Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Britton rushes Fakiiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Britton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Britton loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Britton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Britton fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Fakiiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fakiiri. Britton shrugs it off though.
Britton throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Jab from Fakiiri.
Britton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Britton blocks a low kick nicely.
Fakiiri is looking to chop away at Britton's legs.
Britton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Britton throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tel Britton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Britton scores with a body shot.
Britton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Britton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Fakiiri misses
and Britton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Britton misses with a hook.
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tel Britton is winning the standup battle so far.
Britton swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri takes one to the side of the head.
Britton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Britton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fakiiri. That one must have hurt.
Fakiiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Britton.
Britton misses with a body shot.
Britton misses with a right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fakiiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Britton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Britton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Britton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Britton throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Britton.
Britton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Britton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Britton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Britton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Britton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fakiiri. Britton shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Britton misses its intended target.
Britton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Britton avoids a wild elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Britton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Britton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri lands an elbow just above Britton 's eye.
Britton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Britton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Britton missing with knees to the body.
Fakiiri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tel Britton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Britton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it misses.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Fakiiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Britton gets an underhook and turns Fakiiri into the cage.
Britton takes an elbow to the temple.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Britton is rocked!#CUT2#
Tel Britton's cut is getting worse.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow.
Oh Britton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
Britton slips a jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick as Britton jumps back.
Britton misses with a hook.
Britton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Britton seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Britton throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Britton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Britton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Britton avoids a kick to the body.
Britton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fakiiri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a front kick aimed at Britton's knee but Britton avoids it well.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Britton moved out of range.#T4#
Britton on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Britton closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britton swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britton keeps control of Fakiiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards. #BC2#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britton throws a series of strikes that have Fakiiri backpedaling.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and Britton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fakiiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Britton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Britton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Britton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Britton throws out the jab.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Britton moves out of range.

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 Tel Britton.
I think Britton 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tel Britton!
Tel Britton 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.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.

Event: MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fakiiri slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fakiiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Fakiiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fakiiri was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fakiiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fakiiri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fakiiri has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fakiiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fakiiri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fakiiri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fakiiri escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Fakiiri keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Fakiiri wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
Gracie is not content to let Fakiiri control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fakiiri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Gracie tries to bench press Fakiiri off him but Fakiiri keeps the position.
Gracie wants to control but Fakiiri postures up.
Fakiiri tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Fakiiri is controlling the pace.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Fakiiri sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fakiiri is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Fakiiri keeping control of the position.
Fakiiri is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fakiiri defending well though.
Fakiiri controlling the position for now.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fakiiri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fakiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Fakiiri is having none of it.
Fakiiri tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Maksymilian Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Fakiiri's temple.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Fakiiri's head. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Fakiiri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie prevents Fakiiri from standing back up.
Fakiiri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head. #T3#
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fakiiri to regain full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Fakiiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fakiiri being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Fakiiri blocks nicely.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksymilian Gracie 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#
Fakiiri lands the left hand.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri lands a front kick.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gracie blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Fakiiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie jabs at Fakiiri's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected. #T1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakiiri.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fakiiri pinned against the cage. Fakiiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fakiiri throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri. #T2#
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Fakiiri's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fakiiri dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Fakiiri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maksymilian Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fakiiri seems to be looking for submissions.
Fakiiri wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Fakiiri wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fakiiri tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fakiiri is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fakiiri is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fakiiri to get the leverage.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fakiiri is working away from the top position though.
Fakiiri trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.

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 Maksymilian Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksymilian Gracie!
An out of breath Maksymilian Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'Get the mic out of my face, this is some bs '.

Event: Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Fakiiri tries to clinch but OConnell is having none of it.
A nice side step and OConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
OConnell throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Fakiiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping OConnell under the eye.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
OConnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OConnell takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
OConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell lands a nice hook to Fakiiri's body. Fakiiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fakiiri rather than just go for the knockout.
Fakiiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.#T1#
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnell 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.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnell circles away.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OConnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by OConnell.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fakiiri misses with a hook
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
OConnell misses with a straight left.
OConnell throws a wild body kick that Fakiiri sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fakiiri.
OConnell is looking to slow Fakiiri down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like OConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. OConnell shakes it off.
Fakiiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
OConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OConnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
OConnell moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of OConnell's front leg.
OConnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fakiiri momentarily.
Fakiiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OConnell is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but OConnell is having none of it.
OConnell with a hook.
Fakiiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Fakiiri lands a big head kick that sends OConnell tumbling to the mat! Fakiiri takes a step backwards and waves OConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
Fakiiri lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in OConnell - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fakiiri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Shraf moves out of range.
Shraf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Shraf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Shraf lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Shraf drives through and clinches with Fakiiri against the cage.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Come on Shraf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shraf struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shraf. #TD2#
Shraf has clasped his hands together around Fakiiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fakiiri is not content to let Shraf control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Fakiiri is defending well. #SUB2#
Shraf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fakiiri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shraf's guard! Nice work there by Fakiiri!
Fakiiri slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fakiiri in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fakiiri tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
Shraf is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fakiiri is looking to advance position but Shraf won't allow it.
Fakiiri controlling the pace.
Fakiiri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shraf trying to hold on to Fakiiri's head to control him but Fakiiri postures up.
Shraf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shraf is pressing down on Fakiiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fakiiri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shraf working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Shraf working for a triangle but Fakiiri defends it easily.
Fakiiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fakiiri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shraf moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri. #CL2#
Shraf pushes Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
Shraf misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Shraf looking to slow down the pace here.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Shraf shrugs off.
Shraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shraf lands with a left to the head.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shraf takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Darkness (B613) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Shraf clinches with his opponent.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A short left from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf is trying to stall.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Jamezdin Shraf's cut even more.
Shraf avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Shraf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Shraf is rocked!
Fakiiri is pushing Shraf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shraf is still on wobbly legs! Can Fakiiri finish him?
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Shraf misses with some punches.
Shraf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fakiiri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Shraf is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
Shraf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Shraf fails to land.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Shraf is trying to stall.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shraf lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fakiiri. #CUT#
The cut above Jamezdin Shraf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shraf tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #KD#
Fakiiri drops Shraf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shraf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike. #KD#
Fakiiri drops Shraf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shraf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fakiiri pushes Shraf against the cage. Fakiiri is working some dirty boxing. Fakiiri pushes off with a quick right hook! Shraf goes down! Shraf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fakiiri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Infinity: Sink or Swim
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Wiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.
Wiz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Wiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wiz throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up.
Wiz throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wiz.
Fakiiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Wiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wiz's head.
Big Wiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Wiz misses. #T1#
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiz.
Wiz missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri scores with a nice body kick.
Wiz connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiz.
Wiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Wiz avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Fakiiri blocks the leg kick.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick that knocks Wiz off balance momentarily.
Wiz throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiz walks into a left hand.
Wiz missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wiz misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.#T2#
Fakiiri scores with a spinning back kick!
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiz.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiz.
Wiz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wiz avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Wiz throws out a counter right but Fakiiri avoids it with no problem.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Wiz looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Wiz as he connects with a hook.
Wiz throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiz connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.
Wiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Wiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Wiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wiz avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Fakiiri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
That has opened up Big Wiz's cut even more.
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wiz's sensitive parts.
Wiz thuds his right hand into Fakiiri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiz throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Fakiiri tries to counter by clinching up but Wiz breaks away and moves out of range.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Wiz strikes.
Wiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fakiiri in his tracks.
Wiz clobbers Fakiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fakiiri has time to react.
Donk. Wiz catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Fakiiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 swing and a miss from Wiz.
Fakiiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Wiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.
Wiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wiz avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Wiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Wiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wiz avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Wiz strikes.
Wiz connects with a crisp jab.
Wiz lands with a right hand.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Wiz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fakiiri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fakiiri cracks Wiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
The cut above Big Wiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wiz missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.
Wiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fakiiri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wiz throws a nice looking combination but Fakiiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fakiiri under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Wiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Wiz moves his leg out of the way.
Wiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fakiiri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Wiz slips the punch.
Jab by Wiz.
Wiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fakiiri.
Wiz takes one on the button.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Wiz moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wiz.
Wiz scores with a three punch combo!
Wiz throws a solid leg kick but Fakiiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wiz.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fakiiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiz scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wiz misses with a straight right.
Jab from Wiz.
A punch lands to the side of Fakiiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiz loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Wiz lands the left hand.
A big left from Wiz misses.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Wiz is having none of it.
Wiz misses with a hook.#T2#
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri walks into a left hand.
Fakiiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiz lands with a hook. Fakiiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Wiz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fakiiri 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.
Fakiiri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fakiiri.#CUT#
Big Wiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wiz tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri walks into a left hand.
Wiz throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Fakiiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wiz dodges an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
I was talking to Fakiiri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Wiz is trying to force a seperation but Fakiiri has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
A head punch on the inside from Wiz fails to land.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiz backwards. #T3#
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Wiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fakiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wiz dodges an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Wiz tries to break free but Fakiiri pushes him back against the cage.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Wiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiz lands a left hand.
Wiz avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the cage.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz working aggressively here.
Wiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Wiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiz is trying to break free.#T4#
Fakiiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiz gets an underhook and turns Fakiiri into the cage.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Wiz avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fakiiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wiz's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Wiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiz misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Wiz sees coming a mile off.
Big Wiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Wiz pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri moves out of range as Wiz strikes.
Fakiiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiz circles away.
Wiz feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wiz.
Fakiiri clobbers Wiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wiz throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Wiz throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Fakiiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Big Wiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Wiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiz.
Fakiiri is looking to counter the offense by Wiz and move into the clinch.
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Wiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fakiiri misses the target.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Fakiiri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wiz tries to circle away but Fakiiri has him pinned against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Fakiiri.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Wiz shrugs off.
Wiz is trying to force a seperation but Fakiiri has the dominant position.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiz tries to circle away but Fakiiri has him pinned against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Wiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Nakki Fakiiri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Doe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri closes the distance but Doe moves to the side
and Doe counters with a nice body shot.
Doe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it misses.
Fakiiri told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Doe.
Doe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri is stalling here.
Doe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Doe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Doe.
Doe lands a left hand.
Fakiiri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doe prevents a body shot from Fakiiri. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Doe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Doe struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Doe is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doe scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doe avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the cage.
Doe lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Doe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Joe Doe's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Doe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Doe scores with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Doe.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Doe blocks it.
Doe dodges an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Doe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doe misses with a body punch.
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Doe.
Doe blocks a body shot from Fakiiri. #T3#
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Joe Doe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doe lands a nice shot to the body.
Doe lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it misses.
Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
Fakiiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Doe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Doe controls the action.
Fakiiri lands a body shot.
Doe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Doe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri is the new heavyweight champion!
Nakki Fakiiri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Infinity: Team Fight Master
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Fakiiri lands a slapping body shot.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Cartmen avoids it.
Fakiiri throws a low kick, looking for Cartmen's leg but Cartmen calmly moves out of range.
Cartmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
As Fakiiri backs off Cartmen throws a huge counter combo but Fakiiri manages to avoid it all.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Cartmen.
Fakiiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartmen.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Cartmen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartmen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cartmen throws the kick towards the body but Fakiiri avoids it.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartmen misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Fakiiri lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Cartmen has been cut.#CL#
Fakiiri rushes Cartmen and presses him up against the cage.
Cartmen avoids a wild elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Cartmen blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Cartmen controls the action.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Cartmen controls the action.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartmen lands a body shot.
I was talking to Fakiiri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Cartmen stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Cartmen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cartmen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Cartmen looking to stall.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartmen blocks the elbow strike.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cartmen is trying to stall. #T2#
Fakiiri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cartmen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Cartmen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Cartmen blocks it.
Cartmen'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.
Cartmen can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri has Cartmen pressed against the cage, preventing Cartmen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cartmen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartmen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartmen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Cartmen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Cartmen scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Cartmen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cartmen missing with knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartmen is trying to stall.
Cartmen blocks an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
A knee to the head by Cartmen.
Fakiiri trying to stall but Cartmen improves his position.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartmen controls his hands.
Fakiiri lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Eric Cartmen's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Cartmen.
Cartmen tries to land knees in the clinch but Fakiiri avoids the damage to the body.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartmen backwards.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cartmen's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Eric Cartmen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eric Cartmen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Eric Cartmen spoke after the fight, saying 'screw you guys i'm going home'.

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