Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Fernando sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernando.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fernando scores with a head kick.
Fernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Morgan pushes Fernando up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando.
Fernando lands a body shot.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando.
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!
Fernando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fernando lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fernando lands a left hand. #T1#
Fernando tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Fernando.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Fernando.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Fernando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fernando misses with some punches.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Fernando.
Morgan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernando leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Fernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Fernando lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan is looking to control Fernando's arms but Fernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morgan has his back to the ropes.
Morgan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando 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#
Fernando connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fernando to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernando.
Fernando lands a slapping body shot.
Fernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan misses the body punch
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Fernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Morgan is looking to wear down Fernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernando scores with a head 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!
Fernando jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Fernando seems unphased. #T1#
A big left from Fernando misses.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Fernando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Fernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fernando catches Morgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the ropes.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Fernando. #KD2#
Fernando connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Morgan to the floor! Fernando dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Morgan is rocked!
Fernando tries to stand and escape but Morgan is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Fernando is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Chase Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adolfo Fernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fernando's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Fernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Fernando moves into the clinch.
Morgan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fernando tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Fernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches 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!
Fernando avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body. #T1#
Morgan lands a nice elbow.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan trying to control the position but instead, Fernando has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgan into the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Morgan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Morgan throws an elbow but it misses.
Morgan looking to stall.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Fernando lands with a right to the head.
Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Morgan throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Fernando avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Fernando lands with a left to the head.
Fernando avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Morgan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fernando can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Fernando's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Morgan is leaning against Fernando and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Fernando blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernando has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Adolfo Fernando!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Adolfo Fernando!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Adolfo Fernando!

Adolfo Fernando wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Adolfo Fernando thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NSC 20: Chaelsson vs Pinochet
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gartzen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Gartzen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Fernando.
Fernando avoids a kick to the body.
Gartzen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernando avoids a kick to the body.
Fernando throws a counter high kick but Gartzen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gartzen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Gartzen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Fernando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gartzen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Gartzen scores with a shot to the side of Fernando's head.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
Gartzen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gartzen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gartzen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Fernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando working aggressively here.
Gartzen tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Gartzen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Gartzen.
Gartzen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gartzen.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando misses with some punches.
Gartzen swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando. #T2#
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Gartzen.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Gartzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Gartzen.
Gartzen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Gartzen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Fernando.
Gartzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gartzen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Fernando is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Gartzen 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#
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernando scores with a push kick.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gartzen, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right from Gartzen on the inside.
Gartzen can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gartzens head. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando avoids the head kick by Gartzen. #CL#
Fernando gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Gartzen has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
Gartzen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
Gartzen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernando. Fernando obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Fernando lands with a nice body punch.
Fernando misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Gartzen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gartzen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Gartzen misses.
Gartzen misses with a low kick as Fernando jumps back.
Fernando connects with a leg kick. Gartzen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fernando is looking to clinch but Gartzen is avoiding it.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Fernando digs a good body shot into Gartzen's ribs.
Fernando goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gartzen tries to land a body kick
and Fernando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gartzen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gartzen walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Muhammad Gartzen has been cut.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando wants to clinch
and Gartzen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Gartzen throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Gartzen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gartzen tries to score with a low kick but Fernando moves his leg out of the way.
Muhammad Gartzen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gartzen.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gartzen misses with a body shot.
Gartzen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Gartzen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gartzen lands a front kick.
Fernando is looking to clinch but Gartzen is avoiding it. #T1#
Gartzen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Gartzen pushes him off.
Fernando throws a head kick that half lands.
Gartzen throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fernando moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gartzen.
Gartzen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernando. #BC2#
Gartzen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gartzen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Fernando avoids the head kick by Gartzen.
Gartzen throws a sloppy head kick
and Fernando counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gartzen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gartzen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Muhammad Gartzen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gartzen pushes Fernando away with a front kick.

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 Adolfo Fernando.
I think Fernando 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Muhammad Gartzen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Muhammad Gartzen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!

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

Event: NSC 13: Maximus vs Hop
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Fernando slips a straight right by Jackson.
Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernando slips a jab from Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Fernando is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Fernando is out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Fernando slips a jab from Jackson.
Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Fernando moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fernando slips a straight right by Jackson.#CL2#
Fernando rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando. #T1#
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Jackson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jackson.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fernando's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando lands an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Fernando moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Fernando's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Jackson 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.#T1#
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Despite the aggression on Fernando's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernando.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Mike Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Fernando throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Mike Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.#CL2#
Fernando moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
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 Mike Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Fernando closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Fernando seems unphased.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A bone on bone clash there as Fernando blocks the leg kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#T1#
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Fernando tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Fernando wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Fernando slips a jab from Jackson.
Fernando 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.
Fernando tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Fernando slips under a jab.#T2#
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Fernando appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Fernando tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fernando is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mike Jackson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mike Jackson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mike Jackson!

Mike Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Mike Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Minasian vs Matusov
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando working hard to break the clinch.
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando 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.
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ninefingers backwards.
Ninefingers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando is trying to push Ninefingers away but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninefingers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ninefingers digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ninefingers feints and then cracks Fernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernando down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninefingers throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fernando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but Fernando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernando throws a counter combo.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninefingers. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Fernando pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando is trying to break free.
Ninefingers lands a left hand.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Fernando.
A short right from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers working aggressively here. #BC2#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ninefingers throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninefingers. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ninefingers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fernando!
Fernando pushes Ninefingers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ninefingers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ninefingers trying to control the position but Fernando is working away. #ES2#
Fernando throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fernando tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers tries to counter with a takedown but Fernando is quick to defend against it.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernando is trying to defend but Ninefingers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Fernando has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ninefingers is on him like a limpet, forcing Fernando back against the cage.
Ninefingers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses.
Ninefingers tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fernando lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fernando.
Ninefingers working aggressively here.
Fernando gets through Ninefingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ninefingers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Ninefingers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage.
Ninefingers lands a left hand.
Ninefingers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ninefingers scores with a hook to the body.
Ninefingers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ninefingers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninefingers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Fernando. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninefingers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ninefingers misses with the body kick
and Fernando counters with a solid body kick.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninefingers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adolfo Fernando will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Fernando.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
As Ninefingers backs off Fernando throws a huge counter combo but Ninefingers manages to avoid it all.
Ninefingers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninefingers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Ninefingers misses with a leg kick.
Fernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernando wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers cracks Fernando with a good jab.
Fernando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninefingers. Ninefingers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Fernando moves into range and clinches up with Ninefingers.#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ninefingers. That's going to slow Fernando down. #T2#
Fernando defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Fernando forces Ninefingers back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando managing to block the knees to the body from Ninefingers.
Fernando misses with some punches. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ninefingers misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Fernando darts in and clinches Ninefingers up against the cage.
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!
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but Fernando blocks it.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ninefingers throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Fernando dodges an elbow strike from Ninefingers.
Fernando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninefingers.#BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Fernando blocks a low kick nicely.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Ninefingers.
That kick from Ninefingers tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernando is fending him off so far but Ninefingers persists. Nope, Fernando circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninefingers thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Fernando checks a low kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers jabs Fernando right on the nose. Fernando blinks but takes it well.
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Ninefingers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernando is breathing heavily.
Ninefingers pushes Fernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninefingers lands a shoulder strike.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ninefingers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers shoots and misses
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Ninefingers backing up. Ninefingers nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ninefingers. Ninefingers obviously looking to wear him down.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninefingers.#CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ninefingers fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fernando. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninefingers circles away.
Ninefingers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ninefingers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernando defends well and Ninefingers ends up having to push Fernando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernando connects with a jab.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Fernando circles away easily
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Ninefingers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninefingers throws a chopping leg kick but Fernando manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fernando is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ninefingers gets a double leg takedown into Fernando's guard.#ES2#
Fernando has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ninefingers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninefingers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ninefingers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ninefingers. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a wild body kick that Fernando sees coming a mile off.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Ninefingers.
Ninefingers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Fernando responds with a good body kick, but Ninefingers manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Ninefingers throws the kick towards the body but Fernando avoids it.
Fernando is looking for the big counter here.
Fernando steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ninefingers. That one must have hurt.
You can see that Fernando has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#CL2#
Fernando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernando wants to break free but Ninefingers has control. #BC2#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Ninefingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Ninefingers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninefingers misses with a few strikes there.
Fernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Fernando clinches. #T4#
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ninefingers missing with knees to the body.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninefingers blocking some punches.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ninefingers obliges.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ninefingers throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a body punch.
Ninefingers landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolfo Fernando.
I think Fernando 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Logan Ninefingers!
Logan Ninefingers gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Fernando moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but Penn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn delivers a nice body kick.
Penn lands a jab to the nose.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Fernando saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fernando instigates a clinch.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando working aggressively here.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Penn 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.#T1#
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Penn.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Fernando. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a leg kick.
Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fernando moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Penn
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn 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 Fernando has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernando and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernando moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Penn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.#CL#
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Fernando throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
Penn throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Penn throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Penn with a nice cross.#CL#
Fernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fernando 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.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.#T1#
Fernando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fernando defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Fernando lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Penn misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernando pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick by Penn misses
and Fernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn misses with a hook
and Fernando counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Penn catches Fernando right on the button with a cross.
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!
Penn scores with a head kick.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Fernando pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando lands a right hand.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land. #T3#
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.#T4##BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Fernando prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Fernando takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Penn slams his shin into Fernando's torso.
Fernando tries to clinch up.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Fernando avoids the head kick by Penn. #T2#
Fernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Penn slams his shin into Fernando's torso.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Fernando keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Fernando rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando lands with a left to the head.
Steel Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn scores with a nice body kick.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.#T4#
Fernando misses with a low kick.
Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it. #CL#
Fernando drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernando.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch. #CL#
Fernando instigates a clinch.
Penn is trying to push Fernando away but Fernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Steel Penn 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: EFC Teodor vs Del Bosque
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a two punch combo.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Ostrowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ostrowski misses with a combination
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ostrowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ostrowski somewhat.
As Ostrowski looks to move away, Fernando throws a big counter combo but Ostrowski just gets out of the way.#T1##CL#
Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Ostrowski in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
We've been hearing reports that Fernando has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ostrowski gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Fernando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ostrowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fernando avoiding damage as Ostrowski throws knees to the body.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Fernando lands a nice shot to the body.
Ostrowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernando dodges the punch combination from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Fernando rushes Ostrowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Ostrowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Fernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Ostrowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns Ostrowski into the cage.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Ostrowski just leaning against Fernando, taking a breather.
Ostrowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Ostrowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostrowski goes for a takedown attempt but Fernando pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernando. Fernando obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Ostrowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ostrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Fernando. No joy for Ostrowski on that attempt. #CL#
Fernando forces Ostrowski back against the cage and clinches.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Fernando. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Ostrowski backing up. Ostrowski nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Ostrowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Fernando off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fernando moves out of range of the leg kick from Ostrowski.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but Ostrowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fernando avoids the head kick by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFernando.#CL#
Fernando gets a clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the head.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ostrowski's elbow.
Ostrowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernando manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski blocking some punches.
Fernando scores with a shot to the side of Ostrowski's head. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.#KD#
Fernando drops Ostrowski with a beautiful combination! Ostrowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fernando is looking for the KO!#T1#
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Fernando walks into a straight right hand from Ostrowski.#CL#
Fernando gets a clinch.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ostrowski.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Fernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ostrowski trying to stall but Fernando improves his position. #T2#
Ostrowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ostrowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Ostrowski wants to stall.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Ostrowski.
Fernando scores with a shot to the side of Ostrowski's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski fails to pull guard.
Fernando is pressed up against the cage. Ostrowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernando down to the mat. Fernando avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ostrowski is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ostrowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut even more.
Fernando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards. #TD2#
Ostrowski gets control of Fernando's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ostrowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Fernando stands and steps away. Ostrowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Ostrowski in a clinch. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fernando!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ostrowski back into the cage.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?#T4#
Fernando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fernando.
Fernando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Ostrowski is rocked!#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ostrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernando finish him?
Ostrowski tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Ostrowski back against the cage.
Ostrowski seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernando.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
Ostrowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Fernando. #CUT#
The cut above Krzysztof Ostrowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Ostrowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ostrowski has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ostrowski to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##CL#
Fernando darts in and clinches Ostrowski up against the cage.
Ostrowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernando has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ostrowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando managing to block the knees to the body from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ostrowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ostrowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernando shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ostrowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Ostrowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Krzysztof Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Ostrowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ostrowski shoots and misses #KD#
and Fernando counters with a head kick that drops Ostrowski to the mat! Ostrowski scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando moves in looking to clinch but Ostrowski pushes him off.#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Fernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ostrowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ostrowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernando.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the side of Fernando's head but Fernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
Ostrowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ostrowski throws a series of strikes that have Fernando backpedaling. #T4##CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Fernando pushes Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando scores with a hook to the body.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fernando has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernando lands with a short head shot on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernando letting DeSilva take a breather here.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Fernando. #T1#
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Fernando counters with a left to the body.
Fernando checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by DeSilva misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fernando gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries to stall but Fernando uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands. #BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a body shot
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
DeSilva has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva slows down the pace here.
A short right from DeSilva.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Fernando back into the cage.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandos head.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fernando seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSilva.
Fernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva blocking some punches. #T1##BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva looks for the body kick but Fernando saw that one coming.
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away. #CL2#
DeSilva darts in and clinches Fernando up against the cage.
DeSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Fernando checks it.#T2#
DeSilva pushes Fernando away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSilva swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range. #CL2#
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for DeSilva to work.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernando up against the cage.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernando.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSilva works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando throws a counter high kick but DeSilva was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fernando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
A short right from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernando pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Fernando.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando wants to break free but DeSilva has control.
Fernando takes a shot to the head.
Fernando misses with some punches.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
Fernando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling him.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Fernando tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not. #BC2#
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Fernando.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Fernando moved out of range.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Fernando clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
DeSilva rushes Fernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fernando.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva'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.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
Fernando blocking some punches. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernando rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
DeSilva throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
As DeSilva looks to move away, Fernando throws a big counter combo but DeSilva just gets out of the way.
Fernando misses with a head kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fernando clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Fernando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - DeSilva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
DeSilva forces Fernando back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva misses with a body kick. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fernando if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Fernando moves out of range of the body kick.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernando blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando thinks about countering with a body kick.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Fernando tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but DeSilva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1##CL2#
DeSilva pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
Fernando lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
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.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernando blocking some punches. #BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSilva scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva feints a counter leg kick.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernando avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva thows a body kick. Fernando tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva working aggressively here. #T3#
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
DeSilva drives through and clinches with Fernando against the cage.
Fernando can't break the clinch.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando tries to circle away but DeSilva has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandos head.
Fernando tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva has Fernando pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva! Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Montana misses with a two punch combination.
Fernando tried to counter with a leg kick but Montana avoided it.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernando circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away. #CL#
Fernando forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
Fernando wants to break free but Montana has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Montana pulls guard.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Fernando trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard.
Montana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Montana controlling Fernando's posture. #SUB2#
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernando defends it easily.
Montana is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana wants to sweep here but Fernando controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernando manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernando is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Montana fails with the takedown.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Fernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.#CL2#
Montana clinches.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Fernando lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4##CL#
Fernando moves into the clinch.
Montana blocking some punches.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernando prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Fernando backs off Montana throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Fernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montana, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Adolfo Fernando will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Montana with the counter takedown but Fernando avoids it easily.#CL#
Fernando has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Montana breaks from the clinch.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Montana keeps it at a distance.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernando tries to clinch up
and Montana counters with a three punch combo that has Fernando backing up. Fernando nods at Montana to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Fernando tries to clinch there but Montana circles away.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Montana stalling the fight.
Fernando lands a right hand.
Montana blocking some punches.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernando sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Montana blocks a head kick by Fernando.
No luck for Montana with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana with the counter takedown but Fernando avoids it easily.
Fernando tries to clinch but Montana moves away
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Montana shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Montana or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernando, which made it look bad.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montana misses with the combination.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one. #T4#
Montana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernando tries to avoid it but Montana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernando to the ground. Fernando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana is looking to control Fernando's arms but Fernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
Fernando lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana misses with a double jab
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Montana with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Montana back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana tries to pull guard but Fernando won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Montana breaks the clinch. #T1#
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coke Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando wants to clinch
and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernando closes the distance but Montana moves to the side
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fernando wants to clinch.
Fernando sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Fernando avoids it this time.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Montana wants to clinch up but Fernando keeps it at a distance.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montana unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Fernando dodges the punch combination from Montana. #T3#
Fernando tries to clinch but Montana moves away
and Montana counters with a good low kick that Fernando was not able to check.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montana shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernando is looking for a counter combo.
Montana tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Fernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernando as Montana tries to tie him up.
Montana working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fernando gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Coke Montana just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Fernando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Fernando lands with a light punch inside.
Fernando tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Montana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Montana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando being controlled against the cage.
Montana prevents a body shot from Fernando.
Montana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Montana taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Fernando lands a nice uppercut.
Montana wants to stall. #TD2#
Montana successfully pulls guard.
Montana trying to control the position here.
Montana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Fernando is proving a slippery customer.
Montana pulls Fernando in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernando from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Montana is trying to control the position but Fernando postures up.
Montana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Fernando is predictable there
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Fernando lands a really nice looking cross but Montana seems unphased. #T4#
Fernando connects with the punch.
Fernando is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it. #CL#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernando walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montana counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernando as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando had his way with Coke Montana in that round.
That's time! Fernando's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montana.
Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montana unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando scores with a one two! Montana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fernando gets a clinch. #T1#
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.
Montana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fernando prevents the takedown attempt.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.
Montana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernando misses with some punches.
Montana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernando up against the cage.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernando working aggressively here.
Fernando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana is stalling here.
Montana jumps guard but Fernando stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando is pressed up against the cage. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernando down to the mat. Fernando avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montana throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando.
Montana slowing the pace effectively.
Fernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Fernando.
Montana takes a shot to the head.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernando pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4##BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fernando tries to clinch up.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montana looks for a takedown but Fernando sprawls well.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana pushes Fernando away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernando 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando 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: PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Fernando avoids the body shot from Debrine. #CL#
Debrine instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fernando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fernando lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Fernando.
Fernando blocks an elbow strike from Debrine.
Stalling in the clinch from Debrine. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Debrine tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Debrine in a clinch.
Debrine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fernando cracks Debrine with a nice body shot.
Fernando scores with a shot to the side of Debrine's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Fernando lands a big head kick that sends Debrine tumbling to the mat! Fernando takes a step backwards and waves Debrine back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Debrine is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.#T1#
Fernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Debrine trying to land knees to the body.
Fernando lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by Debrine.
Fernando dodges an elbow strike from Debrine. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Debrine tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fernando moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Debrine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Debrine clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Debrine breaks the clinch. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Debrine throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando moves away from the strike by Debrine.
Debrine throws a hook to the side of Fernando's head but Fernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Fernando darts in and clinches Debrine up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Fernando clinches. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernando walks into a jab.
Debrine throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Debrine.
Fernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Fernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Debrine is trying to pull guard but Fernando has him pressed against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Debrine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernando's brow.
Debrine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Debrine throws an elbow that misses.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Debrine obliges.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Debrine fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Fernando.
Debrine is breathing heavily.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
Debrine takes a shot to the head.
Fernando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Debrine's efforts to push away.
Debrine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Debrine is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fernando's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Fernando has managed to clinch. #T4#
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Debrine looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Fernando has Debrine up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debrine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
Debrine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Debrine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernando has him pressed against the ropes.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Debrine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Debrine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fernando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Debrine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Debrine misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Fernando moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Debrine closes the distance and clinches.
Debrine misses with an elbow strike.
Fernando working aggressively here.
Debrine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernando misses with some punches. #BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando 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.
Debrine throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a straight that turns Debrine's legs to rubber! Fernando pushes forward with more strikes and Debrine goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Fernando!
After the fight, Adolfo Fernando 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.
The defeated Max Debrine had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: BOTBC The end
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Hedgeh throws a right hand that Fernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernando also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Hedgeh shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernando's guard.#ES#
Fernando is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fernando tries to throw a body punch but Hedgeh avoids it by throwing Fernando back against the cage.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Hedgeh fails to pull guard.
A short left from Hedgeh.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedgeh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando is trying to push Hedgeh away but Hedgeh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando 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.
Hedgeh misses with the head strike.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedgeh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Hedgeh wants to stall. #TD2#
Hedgeh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fernando will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernando wants to stand and escape but Hedgeh is having none of it.
Hedgeh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hedgeh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedgeh postures up in Fernando's guard and throws a big left but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando wants to stand up but Hedgeh is controlling him.
Hedgeh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedgeh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hedgeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hedgeh stops Fernando from standing up.
Hedgeh lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Fernando pushes Hedgeh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Hedgeh misses. #T2#
Hedgeh closes the distance and clinches up with Fernando, looking for a takedown. Hedgeh pushes Fernando against the cage but Fernando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Hedgeh backs away, Fernando returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Hedgeh misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fernando has Hedgeh up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedgeh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr A Hedgeh.
Fernando prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Hedgeh jumps guard.
Hedgeh controls Fernando momentarily but Fernando frees himself.
Fernando won't allow Hedgeh to get back to his feet.
Hedgeh pulls Fernando in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hedgeh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Fernando gets to his feet. Hedgeh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hedgeh looks for a takedown but Fernando sprawls well.
Fernando is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hedgeh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.#T4##CL#
Fernando pushes Hedgeh up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedgeh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedgeh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hedgeh looking for a takedown.
Hedgeh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernando walks away with a smile on his face. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hedgeh throws a poor cross that misses
and Fernando counters with a two punch combo.
Hedgeh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernando is fending him off so far but Hedgeh persists. Nope, Fernando circles away and we're back to standing.
Hedgeh closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hedgeh! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD4A
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but OnYerKiester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from OnYerKiester misses.
Fernando looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fernando defending well as OnYerKiester loads up on a big left hand.
OnYerKiester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fernando is landing a low percentage of strikes.
OnYerKiester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando 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.
Fernando closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OnYerKiester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
OnYerKiester has managed to clinch.
OnYerKiester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
A short right from OnYerKiester.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando blocks a body shot from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by OnYerKiester.
Fernando blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OnYerKiester lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
OnYerKiester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
OnYerKiester breaks from the clinch.
Fernando avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and OnYerKiester counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fernando! He's just covering up as OnYerKiester starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PutinYa OnYerKiester!
PutinYa OnYerKiester very nearly forgot to thank Woodshins' Ship amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2A
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Montana clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Our sources have told us that Fernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fernando gets through Montana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montana digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
Montana cracks Fernando with a nice body shot.
Montana blocking some punches. #T1#
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montana tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando is trying to break free.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernando misses with some punches.
Montana lands a body punch.
Montana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fernando is breathing heavily.#T2#
Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando lands with a left to the head.
Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Montana.
A left hand lands to the body for Montana.
A short right from Montana on the inside.
Fernando tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Montana on the inside.
Montana lands a right hand.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Montana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montana lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Montana drops Fernando onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fernando is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Fernando is rocked!
Montana blocking some punches.
Oh Fernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montana lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Montana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montana lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fernando to his knees! Montana keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Montana!
During a confident post fight interview, Leon Montana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 60
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Drotske clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Drotske fails to land.
Drotske tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drotske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drotske pushes Fernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drotske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Fernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Drotske is trying to pull guard but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske scores with a shot to the side of Fernando's head.
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
A shot in the inside from Drotske.
Drotske takes a shot to the head.
Drotske misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drotske blocking some punches. #T1#
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske tries to pull guard but Fernando holds him up against the cage and eventually Drotske drops back down to his feet.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Drotske.
Drotske working aggressively here.
Drotske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drotske can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drotske. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Drotske 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.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Drotske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Drotske. #CL2#
Drotske takes the fight into the clinch.
Drotske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Drotske taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drotske pushes Fernando back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Drotske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Drotske on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Drotske clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Drotske tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drotske thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Drotske misses the target.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernando moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
Fernando half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drotske.
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske slips a straight right by Fernando.#CL2#
Drotske moves into range and clinches up with Fernando.
Fernando gets through Drotske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Fernando is leaning against Drotske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drotske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Drotske stalling in the clinch.
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske jumps guard but Fernando stands there with Drotske around his waist. Drotske gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Drotske fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fernando staying out of range there.
Drotske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drotske 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.
Fernando looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernando.
Drotske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Drotske lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernando's head.
Fernando lands a leg kick that knocks Drotske off balance momentarily.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Drotske connects with a body shot.#T1#
Drotske lands an overhand right.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Drotske with a nice cross.
Fernando takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Fernando is rocked!
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske knocks out Fernando with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Drotske before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Drotske picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Drotske!
Markus Drotske thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas misses the jab.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Fernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fernando is out of range and Nicolas settles back down.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Fernando cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
A leg kick checked by Fernando.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando slips a jab from Nicolas.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernando swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
We've been told by Nicolas's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Nicolas finds it's way through Fernando's defenses. #T1#
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas defending well as Fernando loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernando doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Nicolas swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range. #T2#
Nicolas thumps Fernando with a low kick.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the body
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicolas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Nicolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fernando.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fernando throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fernando with a nice cross.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fernando replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it well.
Fernando tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicolas throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch
and Fernando counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernando throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Nicolas there.
Nicolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fernando cracks Nicolas with a good jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Fernando ducks right into an uppercut from Nicolas.
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernando connects with a body shot.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a jab from Fernando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernando blocks a jab.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas darts in trying to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas cracks Fernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Fernando moved out of range nicely.
Fernando lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fernando's sensitive parts.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fernando misses the jab.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Fernando finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fernando.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fernando might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicolas has got the better of the exchanges.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Fernando moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fernando in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nicolas stuns Fernando with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicolas tries to work over Fernando's front leg with a kick but Fernando checks it.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernando misses with a looping right.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
Nicolas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas with a nice cross.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernando.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Nicolas backing away here, and Fernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Fernando connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a sloppy body shot
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nice defenses there by Fernando.
Fernando flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nice shot lands for Nicolas.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolas moves out of range as Fernando strikes.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando lands with a shot to the body.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernando has time to react.
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 Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a leg kick.
A cross from Nicolas lands.
Nicolas connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fernando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Nicolas jabs Fernando right on the nose. Fernando blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Fernando knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Fernando pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range and Fernando settles back down.
Fernando's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nicolas misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicolas catches Fernando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernando.
Nicolas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Fernando throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
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!
Fernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Fernando is looking to chop away at Nicolas's legs.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas cracks Fernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Nicolas motions for Fernando to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando walks into a jab.#T3#
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicolas tries to score with a low kick but Fernando moves his leg out of the way.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Nicolas takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Fernando looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Fernando stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicolas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernando feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicolas 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 Fernando has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernando and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Fernando takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Fernando's shoulder, as Fernando tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Fernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Fernando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas catches Fernando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harold Nicolas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Fernando's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fernando blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fernando. Nicolas shrugs it off though.
Fernando thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolas's side.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernando.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Nicolas forces Fernando back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolas on the side of the head.
Fernando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Fernando appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernando throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it well.
Fernando misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.#T3#
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas connects with a jab.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Fernando slips a straight right by Nicolas.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
A clash of legs there as Nicolas blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range. #T4#
Fernando jabs Nicolas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Fernando seems unphased.
Nicolas works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas lands a nice shot that snaps Fernando's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Fernando throws a jab when Nicolas was well out of range.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Fernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicolas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas had his way with Adolfo Fernando in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Fernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
Fernando only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Fernando.
A low kick from Nicolas misses
and Fernando counters with a solid body kick.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Fernando misses with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fernando.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Fernando.
A punch combination from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Nicolas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Nicolas lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernando misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Nicolas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Fernando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nicolas is looking to chop away at Fernando's legs.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Fernando throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicolas blocks the body kick.
Fernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Nicolas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fernando is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernando takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Nicolas scores with a punch to 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!
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernando tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Fernando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas moves out of range as Fernando strikes.

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 Harold Nicolas.
Well Nicolas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagov.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagov slips under a jab from Fernando.
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Bagov throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Fernando misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bagov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagov.
Fernando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagov throws a strike but Fernando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov is trying to control the position but Fernando postures up. #SUB2#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando stopping the sweep attempt from Bagov.#T1#
Fernando's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fernando stopping the sweep attempt from Bagov.#SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernando defends well.
Fernando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernando preventing the sweep.
Bagov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagov, not yet. #SUB2#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernando defends well.
Fernando's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bagov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagov shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bagov throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Bagov manages to avoid it.
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bagov misses.
Bagov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bagov moves out of range as Fernando strikes.#T3#
Bagov misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bagov misses with some punches.
Bagov throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernando gets underhooks to prevent Bagov's takedown attempt.
Bagov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando letting Bagov take a breather here.
Bagov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fernando counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bagov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bagov there.
Bagov swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Bagov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagov.
Fernando defending well as Bagov loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Fernando circles away easily
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Fernando slips under a jab from Bagov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ali Bagov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bagov dives in and grabs Fernando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernando pushes down on Bagov's head and hops out.
Bagov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando sizes up Bagov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernando swings for the body but Bagov moves out of range.
A jab from Bagov misses.
Fernando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagov. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bagov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a nice body shot.
Bagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernando avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Bagov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Bagov misses with a body shot.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Bagov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Bagov misses with an uppercut
and Fernando counters with a low kick, right behind Bagov 's knee.
Bagov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bagov misses the shot to the body.
Fernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Fernando explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bagov misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bagov thinking.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
Fernando with a nice cross.
Bagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernando can pounce on him.
Fernando feints a jab promting Bagov to slip. Fernando then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bagov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Bagov is rocked!#T3#
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
Fernando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bagov. Bagov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bagov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernando finish him?
Fernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernando scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bagov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fernando lands a nice shot that snaps Bagov's head back.
Bagov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernando on the side of the head.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernando throws a hook but Bagov blocks it.
Bagov jabs at Fernando's body.
Bagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernando defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.#T4#
Bagov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Bagov.
Bagov throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagov can do to turn this around?
Bagov scores with a nice strike.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagov.
Bagov scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bagov digs a good body shot into Fernando's ribs.
Bagov looks to land a left hand but Fernando moved out of range nicely.
Fernando throws a jab when Bagov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Bagov is out of range.
Fernando feints and then cracks Bagov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bagov down.
Bagov swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bagov's knee momentarily.
Bagov takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando throws a shot from downtown. Bagov moves away and avoids it.
Fernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bagov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagov misses the body punch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernando.
Fernando throws a looping overhand right but Bagov ducks down to avoid it.
Bagov throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Bagov throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Bagov ducks right into an uppercut from Fernando.
Decent striking displayed by Bagov there.
Bagov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fernando connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagov scrambles back to his feet.
Fernando connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagov staying out of range there.
Bagov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Bagov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagov loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Bagov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagov.
Bagov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
And Bagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernando pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagov misses with a body punch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fernando.
Bagov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Bagov moved out of range nicely.
Bagov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Bagov misses with a body shot
and Fernando counters with a big right hand! Oh Bagov is in trouble here! Fernando follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando 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: KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Fernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drotske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Drotske misses the target.
Drotske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Drotske avoids it with no problem.
Fernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drotske.
Nice body punch from Drotske.
Fernando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernando 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
Drotske scores with a jab to the head.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernando but Fernando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernando moves away from the strike by Drotske.
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernando has time to react.
Drotske misses the jab.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Drotske backing away here, and Fernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drotske lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Fernando lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Drotske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drotske throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Drotske 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.
Fernando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drotske shoots in but Fernando avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Drotske bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Drotske is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernando has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drotske sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fernando is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Fernando isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Drotske thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drotske wants to control but Fernando is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Drotske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Drotske is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernando is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Drotske wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernando, who protects the arm well.
Fernando tries to bench press Drotske off him but Drotske keeps the position.
Fernando is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Drotske wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernando, who protects the arm well.
Drotske working the ground and pound but Fernando is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Drotske dominated that round.
That's time! Drotske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Drotske tests Fernando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drotske moves out of range of the strikes.
Markus Drotske is winning the standup battle so far.
Drotske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Fernando looks for the body kick but Drotske saw that one coming.
Drotske drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Drotske misses with a takedown attempt - Fernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drotske takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando 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.
Nice uppercut there from Drotske.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Drotske's defenses. #T1#
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Drotske misses the body punch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Drotske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drotske swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a good, hard body kick but Drotske shrugs it off.
Drotske has a takedown stuffed.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Drotske tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernando swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Drotske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drotske throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fernando throws a low kick but Drotske avoids it.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Drotske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Drotske throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Fernando connects with a body shot that sends Drotske's belly button to the back.
Drotske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Drotske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drotske throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a nice body kick.
Drotske shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernando tries to sprawl out of it but Drotske keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Fernando lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drotske will feel that in the morning.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Drotske lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Drotske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drotske misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drotske.
Drotske throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Fernando clobbers Drotske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernando lands a body shot.
Fernando throws a shot from downtown. Drotske moves away and avoids it.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fernando.
Drotske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando scores with a push kick.
Fernando scores with a body shot.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernando finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Fernando misses with a hook. Drotske ducked under it nicely.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Fernando feints and then cracks Drotske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drotske down.
Some wild striking there from Drotske.
A big left from Fernando misses.
Drotske cracks Fernando with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Drotske.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando thows a leg kick but Drotske checks it
and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Drotske 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.
Drotske is looking to slow Fernando down with leg kicks.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Drotske scores with a nice head shot.
Drotske throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Drotske is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernando's half guard.#ES2#
Fernando manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drotske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Drotske misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drotske really felt that one!#T2#
Fernando throws a hook but Drotske avoids it easily.
Drotske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernando explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fernando defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Fernando misses the jab.
Drotske lands a jab.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
Drotske misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Drotske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drotske misses with a combination
and Fernando counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Drotske throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Drotske misses with a body punch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drotske will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Drotske throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando slips a straight right by Drotske.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernando was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drotske throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drotske clobbers Fernando with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drotske lands with an overhand left.
Fernando moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernando misses.#T4#
Drotske blocks a jab.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drotske lands with a hook. Fernando tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Drotske slips a jab from Fernando.
Jab from Fernando.
Drotske takes one to the side of the head.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drotske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Drotske.
Fernando flicks out a counter leg kick but Drotske steps away.
Drotske lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Fernando coming out on top.
Drotske throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolfo Fernando.
I think Fernando 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adolfo Fernando!
A less than humble Adolfo Fernando misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Markus Drotske spoke after the fight, saying 'Iq 84, stubbed toe'.

Event: KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Ugoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ugoh lands with a right hand.
Fernando connects with a jab.
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernando connects with a right hand. Ugoh shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Ugoh.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Ugoh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fernando there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ugoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ugoh throws a big shot that misses.
Fernando throws a counter combo.
Ugoh throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
And Fernando responds with a good body kick, but Ugoh manages to step out the way in time.
Fernando misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Fernando blocks the low kick.
Ugoh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ugoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Fernando misses.
Ugoh moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Ugoh avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ugoh clinches up against the cage.
Ugoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ugoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ugoh misses with the head strike.
Ugoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fernando's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fernando wants to get back to striking at distance but Ugoh won't allow it. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Fernando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ugoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ugoh tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ugoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Ugoh.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Ugoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Ugoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.
Ugoh can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
Ugoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ugoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ugoh fails to land. #BC2#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Ugoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ugoh takes one to the side of the head.
Ugoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fernando misses the jab.#CL#
Ugoh pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ugoh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Ugoh throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Ugoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ugoh has Fernando pressed against the cage, preventing Fernando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ugoh misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ugoh misses with some punches.
Ugoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ugoh working aggressively here. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
Fernando connects with a nice looking jab.
Ugoh throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Fernando blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but Ugoh has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izuagbe Ugoh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ugoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ugoh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernando uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ugoh misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ugoh fails to land.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ugoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ugoh fails to land.
Ugoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ugoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ugoh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ugoh blocks an uppercut.
Ugoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ugoh gets through Fernando's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ugoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
Ugoh misses with the head strike. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ugoh.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ugoh takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ugoh tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Ugoh back against the cage.
Ugoh misses with a body punch.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Ugoh misses with the head strike.
Ugoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ugoh fails to land. #T3#
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ugoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ugoh has Fernando pressed against the cage, preventing Fernando from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ugoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fernando takes one to the side of the head.
Fernando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ugoh thuds his right hand into Fernando's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Izuagbe Ugoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Ugoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fernando throws a front kick that sends Ugoh stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ugoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando tests Ugoh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ugoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernando checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Ugoh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando moves forwards but Ugoh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fernando throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ugoh's sensitive parts.
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 Izuagbe Ugoh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernando moves out of range of the body kick.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ugoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ugoh tried to score with a low kick but Fernando checks it.
Ugoh wants to clinch.
Ugoh throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fernando misses with a low kick.
Fernando throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Ugoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ugoh on the side of the head.
Fernando misses with a kick to the body
and Ugoh counters with a thumping low kick.
Ugoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Ugoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Ugoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ugoh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
Ugoh wants to clinch.
Fernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ugoh.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Fernando lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ugoh doesn't seem phased though.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Ugoh's shoulder, as Ugoh tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Ugoh moves into range and clinches up with Fernando.#T2#
Ugoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ugoh tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ugoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernando on the side of the head.
Fernando punishes Ugoh's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ugoh throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh. #CL#
Ugoh takes the fight into the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ugoh lands a left hand.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Fernando wants to break free but Ugoh has control.
Ugoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ugoh misses with the head strike.
Ugoh digs a right hand underneath Fernando's ribcage. Fernando let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ugoh has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Ugoh can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izuagbe Ugoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ugoh is controlling him.
Ugoh tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Ugoh back against the cage. #T4#
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ugoh prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando. #BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ugoh has managed to clinch.
Ugoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ugoh has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ugoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ugoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Turso throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando walks into a jab.
Turso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turso throws a leg kick that misses.
Turso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Turso.
Turso misses with a body shot.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernando now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Fernando as he checks the leg kick.
Turso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turso throws a poor cross that misses
and Turso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turso.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
A head kick misses from Turso.
Turso throws an overhand right that lands on Fernando's shoulder, as Fernando tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Turso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turso scores with a kick to the body.
Turso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando checks a low kick from Turso.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Turso.
Turso misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Turso slips under a jab from Fernando.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernando.
The fighters circling - Turso throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Turso throws a wild body kick that Fernando sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Turso misses.
Turso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turso. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fernando.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Fernando now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turso misses with an uppercut
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Fernando misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turso. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Turso checks it.
Fernando lands a nice shot that snaps Turso's head back.
Fernando has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Turso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fernando misses with a looping right.
Turso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fernando just manages to avoid it.
Turso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando avoids the head kick by Turso.
A nice side step and Fernando releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turso misses with a body kick.
Turso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fernando's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Fernando - just one landing.
A low kick from Turso misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iku Turso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turso. Fernando shrugs it off though.
Turso misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Fernando releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fernando will feel that in the morning.
Turso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Turso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turso's sensitive parts.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turso misses with the body kick
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turso misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with an outside leg kick.
Turso throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernando misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turso. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turso is looking to land body kicks.
Fernando connects with a right hand. Turso shakes it off.
Turso checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adolfo Fernando will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turso throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turso with a body shot.
Fernando missing with a left hand there. Turso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turso scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Turso misses its intended target.
Fernando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando clobbers Turso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernando cracks the inside of Turso's front leg.
Turso throws a leg kick
and Turso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando lands a lovely overhand right.
Turso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Turso.
Turso is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fernando's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot to the body from Turso misses
and Fernando counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Fernando keeps Turso at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Turso misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turso just misses with a punch to the body.
Turso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Turso slips the punch.
As Fernando tries to get set, Turso tries to push him back and clinch up but Fernando manages to avoid the attempt.
Turso tries a head kick but it misses.
Turso blocks a jab.
Turso takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernando misses.
Turso slips under a jab.
Turso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fernando is able to avoid easily.
Fernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A jab from Fernando does it's job there.
Turso is looking to wear down Fernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernando 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turso misses with a hook to the body
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turso throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
Turso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turso throws a body kick that misses.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Turso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turso throws out the jab.
Fernando lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turso throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turso misses with a head kick. #T3#
Fernando throws a leg kick which misses Turso's front leg but catches the back leg as Turso tries to avoid it.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turso misses with a jab to the body
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Turso misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Turso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turso connects with a single shot there.
Fernando shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Fernando.
Turso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turso. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fernando takes a kick 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!
Fernando connects with a high kick. #T4#
Fernando throws a body punch but Turso moves out of range.
Fernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turso throws a body kick that misses.
Fernando misses the jab.
Turso misses with a wild body shot.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turso misses with a body shot.
Turso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Turso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernando doesn't seem bothered though.
Turso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernando is out of range.
Fernando scores with a nice head shot.
Turso thumps Fernando with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Turso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fernando staying out of range there.
Turso misses with a body shot
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando defending well as Turso loads up on a big left hand.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turso. Fernando shrugs it off though.
Turso avoids the body shot from Fernando.
Fernando takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fernando throws a shot from downtown. Turso moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Fernando misses
and Turso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Fernando.
Turso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turso. That's going to slow Fernando down. #T1#
Turso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turso misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Turso avoids it with no problem.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turso throws out a powerful jab.
Fernando lands a glancing blow to the side of Turso's head.
Turso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turso slips a straight right by Fernando.
Turso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turso misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
Fernando moves out of range as Turso throws a body kick.
Turso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Fernando.
Turso throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernando takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turso connects with a jab.
Fernando lands with a hook. Turso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turso lands a front kick.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Turso.
Turso throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Fernando takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fernando.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turso. #T3#
Turso slips a jab from Fernando.
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turso misses with a left hand
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Turso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernando on the side of the head.
Turso misses with an uppercut.
Turso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Turso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turso misses with a left hand
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Turso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fernando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fernando cracks Turso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Turso misses with a straight left.
Turso throws a body kick that misses.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fernando.
Turso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernando is out of range.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Fernando finds it's target.
Iku Turso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turso lands a nice shot to the body.
Turso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernando goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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 Iku Turso.
Well Fernando has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
After the fight, Adolfo Fernando 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: KOFC 72 - Out vs Cheek 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Dibley tries to land a body kick
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibley thows a body kick. Fernando tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dibley throws a good cross that connects.
Dibley throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Dibley throws a leg kick but Fernando sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dibley is looking to slow Fernando down with leg kicks.
Dibley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dibley tries to land a body kick
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fernando.
Fernando takes one on the button.
Duane Dibley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dibley misses the body punch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Dibley tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##CL#
Dibley moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dibley tries to pull guard but Fernando holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibley drops back down to his feet.
Dibley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Dibley.
Dibley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dibley misses with a body punch. #TD#
Dibley pulls guard successfully.
Fernando controlling from the top position. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibley keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
Dibley wants to sweep here but Fernando controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dibley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernando doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernando manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Dibley seems keen to control Fernando's posture.#SUB#
Dibley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dibley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fernando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fernando being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Dibley rushes Fernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dibley has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dibley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Dibley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dibley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Dibley tries to land a front kick but Fernando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Fernando's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dibley tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duane Dibley is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Dibley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernando manages to circle out of the way.
Dibley walks into a stiff left hand from Fernando.
Fernando tries a low kick but Dibley avoids it.
Dibley is looking to slow Fernando down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Dibley throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dibley was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Dibley wants to clinch.#T1#
Dibley misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Fernando lands but Dibley takes it in his stride.
Dibley is looking to chop away at Fernando's legs.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dibley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Dibley closes the distance and clinches.
Dibley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Dibley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Dibley jumps guard but Fernando turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Dibley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dibley lands a nice uppercut.
Fernando misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dibley.
Fernando is looking to break free of the clinch but Dibley has double underhooks.
Dibley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
Dibley lands a left hand.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dibley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dibley working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dibley fails to land.
Fernando wants to break free but Dibley has control.
Dibley swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dibley.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Dibley digs a right hand underneath Fernando's ribcage. Fernando let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dibley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duane Dibley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dibley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dibley fails to pull guard.
Dibley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Dibley.
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dibley lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dibley darts in and clinches Fernando up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Dibley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dibley misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernando throws a lazy right hand but Dibley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Fernando tries to get set, Dibley tries to push him back and clinch up but Fernando manages to avoid the attempt.
Dibley avoids the head kick by Fernando.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Dibley's shoulder, as Dibley tries to avoid the shot.
Dibley misses with an uppercut
and Fernando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dibley throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fernando follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley walks into a straight right hand from Fernando.
Dibley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dibley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dibley looks to land a combination. Fernando sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dibley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fernando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dibley 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.#CL#
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but Dibley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dibley scores with a shot to the side of Fernando's head.
Dibley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dibley struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando working aggressively here. #T2#
Dibley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Dibley cracks Fernando with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dibley is trying to pull guard but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Dibley.
Fernando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Dibley has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dibley on the side of the head.
Fernando avoids a kick to the body.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando misses with a body shot.
Dibley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dibley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dibley throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Dibley slips under a jab.
Dibley looks to throw the jab but Fernando is out of range.
Dibley lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dibley.
Dibley scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dibley misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
Dibley misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
Dibley throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fernando throws a hook but Dibley avoids it easily.
Dibley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernando.
Fernando scores with a kick to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolfo Fernando.
I think Dibley 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Dibley!
Our winner, Duane Dibley, 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: KOFC 67 - Force vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Barrel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Barrel throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a head kick. That will keep Barrel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barrel throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Barrel.
Fernando comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernando connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernando moves out of range as Barrel strikes.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Donk. Fernando catches Barrel right on the button with a cross.
Barrel takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Barrel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernando misses with a wild body shot.
Barrel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernando in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Barrel.#T1#
Barrel throws a poor cross that misses
and Fernando counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrel as he connects with a hook.
Barrel throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrel thinking.
A slow jab from Fernando misses its intended target.
Barrel darts in trying to clinch
and Barrel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrel.
Cracker Barrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrel lands with a nice body punch.
Barrel misses with a left hand
and Barrel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barrel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Barrel.
Barrel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fernando's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fernando throws a hook but Barrel avoids it easily.#T2#
Fernando slips under a jab.
Fernando is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barrel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrel.
Barrel misses with a straight left.
Barrel throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a good low kick that Barrel was not able to check.
Barrel misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrel throws out a powerful jab.
Barrel looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Barrel 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.
Fernando lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrel will feel that in the morning.
Barrel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrel tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a body kick that stops Barrel in his tracks momentarily.
Fernando misses with a low kick.
Barrel throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Barrel takes one on the button.#T3#
Barrel loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Barrel throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Jab from Barrel.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrel.
Fernando takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fernando misses with the combination.
As Fernando tries to get set, Barrel tries to push him back and clinch up but Fernando manages to avoid the attempt.
Barrel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Fernando misses its intended target.
Fernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrel backing away here, and Fernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barrel throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Fernando.
Fernando cracks the inside of Barrel's front leg.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fernando lands a lovely overhand right.
Fernando has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
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!
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrel throws out the jab.
Barrel takes one to the side of the head.
Fernando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Barrel avoids it with no problem.
Barrel throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Barrel misses
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrel looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Barrel misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrel throws a poor cross that misses
and Fernando counters with a low kick, right behind Barrel 's knee.
Fernando lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fernando, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernando misses with a body punch
and Barrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrel swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Barrel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barrel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrel misses with a hook to the body
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fernando. Fernando circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Barrel throws a right hand that misses
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Barrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barrel throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Barrel throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fernando.
Barrel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Fernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barrel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrel connects with a body shot that sends Fernando's belly button to the back.#T1#
Barrel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrel lands a nice hook to Fernando's body. Fernando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrel takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando throws an off balance right hand
and Barrel counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Barrel.
Barrel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrel misses with a straight right.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrel.
Barrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrel misses with a wild body shot.
Barrel backing away here, and Fernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Barrel gets a clinch.
Fernando lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Barrel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrel misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Barrel working aggressively here.
Barrel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fernando is breathing heavily.
Barrel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrel controls his hands.
Barrel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrel works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short left from Barrel.
Barrel lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fernando as the two fighters clinch.
Barrel lands a right hand.
Barrel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernando cracks Barrel with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Barrel. #ROC#
Fernando is rocked!
Barrel swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrel tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Barrel back against the cage.
Barrel lands a shoulder strike.
Cracker Barrel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fernando's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fernando drops to his knees and Barrel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

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

Event: KOFC 63 - Cheek vs Menger
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Lassiter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Fernando checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lassiter throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Lassiter misses with an uppercut.
Fernando scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Slade Lassiter has been cut.
Lassiter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fernando takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lassiter blocks a low kick nicely.
Lassiter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fernando scores with a body shot.
Lassiter misses with a combination
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.#T1#
Fernando connects with a body shot that sends Lassiter's belly button to the back.
Fernando lands a leg kick that knocks Lassiter off balance momentarily.
Fernando thuds his shin into the meat of Lassiter's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lassiter.
Lassiter avoids the body shot from Fernando.
Lassiter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lassiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a low kick, right behind Lassiter 's knee.
Fernando scores with a jab.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Lassiter's leg. Lassiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Lassiter moved away.
Lassiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lassiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernando lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lassiter.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lassiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fernando!
Fernando moves out of range as Lassiter throws a body kick.
Lassiter connects with a right hand. Fernando shakes it off.
Lassiter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lassiter's sensitive parts.
Lassiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando checks a low kick from Lassiter.
Lassiter throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Lassiter is looking to land body kicks.
Fernando jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernando. Lassiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Lassiter's leg. Lassiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lassiter misses with a straight left.
Fernando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fernando cracks Lassiter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lassiter slips a straight right by Fernando.
Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lassiter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lassiter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fernando counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lassiter's knee momentarily.
Fernando lands with an overhand left.
Lassiter throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lassiter on the side of the head.
Lassiter cracks the inside of Fernando's front leg. #T4#
Lassiter throws a leg kick
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Lassiter slams his shin into Fernando's torso.
Fernando fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lassiter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Lassiter.
Fernando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fernando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lassiter misses with a leg kick
and Fernando counters with an outside leg kick.
Lassiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernando slips a jab from Lassiter.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lassiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Fernando connects with a single shot there.
Fernando connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lassiter's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Lassiter'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#
Fernando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Lassiter misses.
Lassiter misses with a low kick.
Fernando appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fernando throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fernando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fernando throws a leg kick which misses Lassiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Lassiter tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Fernando finds it's target.
Lassiter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernando scores with a nice right hand.
Fernando connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lassiter's hands.#T1#
Fernando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lassiter throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Lassiter throws a low kick, looking for Fernando's leg but Fernando calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Lassiter's defenses.
Fernando misses with a straight left.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Lassiter throws out a leg kick but Fernando moves out of range and Lassiter only half commits.
Lassiter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lassiter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lassiter scores with a jab. Fernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lassiter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Lassiter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lassiter avoids the body shot from Fernando.
Lassiter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lassiter takes one to the chin there.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lassiter scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Fernando.
Fernando cracks Lassiter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Lassiter moved out of range.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Lassiter throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.#T3#
Lassiter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fernando will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lassiter flicks out a counter leg kick but Fernando steps away.
Fernando throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Lassiter. Beautiful body shot.
Lassiter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lassiter scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lassiter thinks about the counter body kick.
Lassiter checks a leg kick.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lassiter.
Lassiter ducks right into an uppercut from Fernando.
Lassiter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.#T4#
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Lassiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando tried to counter with a leg kick but Lassiter avoided it.
Fernando stuns Lassiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lassiter on the side of the head.
Lassiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernando is out of range.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lassiter misses with a right hand
and Lassiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lassiter blocks a head kick by Fernando.
Fernando with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Lassiter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lassiter misses with an uppercut
and Fernando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lassiter.
Lassiter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Lassiter's head but Lassiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lassiter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fernando slips a jab from Lassiter.
Fernando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lassiter moves away.
Lassiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Lassiter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando misses with a low kick as Lassiter jumps back.
Fernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lassiter can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lassiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fernando scores with a body shot.
Lassiter ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lassiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando scores with a head kick. Lassiter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lassiter.
Lassiter misses with a hook
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Lassiter misses.
Slade Lassiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lassiter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lassiter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernando checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lassiter throws a hook to the side of Fernando's head but Fernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando swings for the body but Lassiter moves out of range.
Lassiter throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Lassiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lassiter misses.
Fernando works the jab nicely.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses.
Lassiter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fernando's sensitive parts.
Lassiter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Fernando finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lassiter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lassiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Lassiter counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lassiter.
Fernando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lassiter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lassiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernando.
And Lassiter responds with a good body kick, but Fernando manages to step out the way in time.
Fernando will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lassiter momentarily.
Lassiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lassiter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fernando has got the better of the exchanges.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Lassiter.
Lassiter misses with a hook.
Fernando tried to counter with a leg kick but Lassiter avoided it.#T4#
Fernando wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Lassiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lassiter avoids the body shot from Fernando.
Fernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lassiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lassiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lassiter takes one 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!
Lassiter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fernando wants to slow Lassiter down by chopping away at his legs.
Fernando throws the left hand but Lassiter avoids the punch easily.

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 Adolfo Fernando.
Well Fernando 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
A very excited looking Adolfo Fernando 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: KOFC 58 - Diehard vs Sobis
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menezes with a body shot.
Menezes throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernando swings for the body but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menezes throws an overhand right that lands on Fernando's shoulder, as Fernando tries to avoid the shot.
Fernando throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes walks into a straight right hand from Fernando.
Fernando has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menezes throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menezes tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Fernando chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Fernando lands a head shot.
Menezes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando thumps Menezes with a low kick.
Menezes wants to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Menezes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Menezes swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando throws a good cross that connects.
Fernando lands with an uppercut that bounces Menezes off the cage and back into range.
Fernando slips under a jab.
Menezes wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando misses the jab.
Menezes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Menezes slips a straight right by Fernando.
Menezes slips under a jab from Fernando.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernando slips a jab from Menezes.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Menezes takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernando is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menezes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fernando pounces like a tiger and cracks Menezes with a vicious hook! Menezes is down but not out! Fernando follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adolfo Fernando!
In his post fight interview, Adolfo Fernando started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dynamite bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernando's head.
Fernando cracks Dynamite with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Dynamite blocks the low kick.
Dynamite will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fernando scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dynamite drops his hands momentarily and Fernando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Dynamite's defenses.
We've been informed that Dynamite 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.
Fernando blocks a jab.#T1#
Dynamite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Dynamite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernando.
Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Fernando's shoulder, as Fernando tries to avoid the shot.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite counters with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dynamite.
Fernando looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab by Fernando.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Dynamite throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Dynamite takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite fails with the takedown
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Dynamite.
Fernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fernando.
Dynamite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Dynamite throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fernando - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Fernando tenderised Dynamite's leg. Dynamite is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando connects with the punch.#T3#
Dynamite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dynamite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Dynamite's leg. Dynamite is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Dynamite shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernando tries to sprawl out of it but Dynamite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernando scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Fernando cracks a nice hook into Dynamite's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fernando.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dynamite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite punishes Fernando's body with a nice straight punch.
Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernando.
Dynamite motions for Fernando to come forward. Dynamite throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dynamite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernando fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dynamite just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dynamite might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fernando has got the better of the exchanges.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Fernando stuns Dynamite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dynamite throws a low kick but Fernando moves out of range easily.
Dynamite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Dynamite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fernando's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Fernando.
Fernando moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dynamite there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dynamite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernando digs a good body shot into Dynamite's ribs.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fernando lands a leg kick that knocks Dynamite off balance momentarily.
Fernando lands a leg kick that knocks Dynamite off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Fernando. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fernando.
Fernando lands with a nice body punch.
Dynamite misses with a body shot
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Dynamite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernando punishes Dynamite's body with a nice straight punch.
Fernando comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fernando.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
Dynamite misses with a takedown
and Fernando counters with a good low kick that Dynamite was not able to check. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando lands with a nice body punch.
Dynamite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dynamite takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernando throws a series of punches but Dynamite avoids them all with ease.
Fernando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dynamite looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dynamite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Fernando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernando.
Dynamite gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite walks into a stiff left hand from Fernando.
Fernando throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernando.
Fernando connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Fernando misses its intended target.
Fernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynamite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dynamite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernando throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Dynamite is rocked!
Fernando's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T4#
Fernando looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando lands the left hand.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernando finish him?
Fernando pounces like a tiger and cracks Dynamite with a vicious hook! Dynamite is down but not out! Fernando follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando 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: KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Bakajovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Bakajovic's leg. Bakajovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Bakajovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Bakajovic with a poor takedown
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakajovic.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakajovic on the side of the head.
Fernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakajovic on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Fernando lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakajovic 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.
Bakajovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##TD#
Bakajovic scores with a takedown into Fernando's guard.
Fernando told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fernando wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakajovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernando being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakajovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Bakajovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakajovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakajovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernando works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Bakajovic chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakajovic is in close to Fernando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakajovic.
Fernando is trying to keep Bakajovic in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bakajovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Bakajovic stopping the sweep attempt from Fernando.
Bakajovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakajovic postures up in Fernando's guard and throws a big left but Fernando blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic blocks a head kick by Fernando.
Bakajovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakajovic ducks right into an uppercut from Fernando.
Fernando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bakajovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic staying out of range there.
Fernando throws out a leg kick but Bakajovic moves out of range and Fernando only half commits. #T4#
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando throws the left hand but Bakajovic avoids the punch easily.
Fernando dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakajovic. That did some damage!
Fernando misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bakajovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakajovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernando gets full guard.
Fernando can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.
Bakajovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
That's time! Bakajovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
Bakajovic takes one to the side of the head.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakajovic's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bakajovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.#CL#
Bakajovic clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Bakajovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernando blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando tests Bakajovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Bakajovic is out of range.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakajovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakajovic under the eye.#CL#
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but Bakajovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakajovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Bakajovic has the dominant position.#BC2#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakajovic is looking to wear down Fernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernando throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bakajovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando pulls Bakajovic in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakajovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakajovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Fernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Fernando keeps moving.
Bakajovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakajovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bakajovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakajovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Fernando.
Still in the clinch, Fernando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakajovic looking to throw knees to the head but Fernando is blocking nicely.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike.
Bakajovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernando has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakajovic throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Bakajovic slows down the pace here.
Fernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakajovic is trying to stall. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakajovic on the side of the head. #TD#
Bakajovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernando's guard.
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!
Fernando bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakajovic's guard. #REVB#
Fernando stops Bakajovic from standing up.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakajovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernando scores with a nice head shot.
Fernando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakajovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernando thumps Bakajovic with a low kick.
Bakajovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakajovic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakajovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Bakajovic's defenses.
Bakajovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakajovic tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernando swivels and escapes.
Bakajovic misses with a takedown attempt - Fernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakajovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fernando to score with a decent uppercut.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando lands with a straight right. Bakajovic didn't see that one coming.
Bakajovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando 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. #T3#
Bakajovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Bakajovic's leg. Bakajovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakajovic has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakajovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Bakajovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakajovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrij Bakajovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bakajovic tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Bakajovic takes one on the button.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Fernando bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fernando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakajovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakajovic misses the body punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Fernando - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernando winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DFC Las Vegas KT XI
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
As Fernando backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel Penn.
Fernando slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernando lands with a good body shot.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Fernando both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like KT Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Fernando slaps the foot to one side.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Fernando throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Fernando.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernando. #T3#
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel Penn tries to land a leg kick but Fernando saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Fernando steps away.
Steel Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steel Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernando throws a series of strikes that have Steel Penn backpedaling.
Steel Penn misses with a looping right.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Steel Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernando.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Steel Penn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Fernando tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Fernando connects with the punch.
Fernando missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fernando throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Fernando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
Fernando with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Fernando.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected. #T1#
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Steel Penn.
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Fernando lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Fernando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Steel Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left. #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!
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Penn backing up. Steel Penn nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernando throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernando counters with a left to the body.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernando 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.
Steel Penn misses the jab.
Fernando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Fernando throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Fernando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
A head kick by Steel Penn misses
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Steel Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn feints a counter leg kick.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernando misses the jab.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernando finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Fernando throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando works over Steel Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
As Fernando backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Donk. Fernando catches Steel Penn right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fernando.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Fernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
A lazy body kick from Steel Penn
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Fernando lands a slapping body shot.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
Fernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Fernando lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Steel Penn missing with a left hand there. Fernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn. #T1#
Steel Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Fernando 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernando.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel Penn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target. #T2#
Fernando scores with a jab. Steel Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fernando. That snapped Steel Penn's head back.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick that stops Fernando in his tracks momentarily.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick.
Fernando walks into a jab.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernando throws a right and a left that Steel Penn avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn. #T3#
Fernando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn misses the jab.
It looked like Fernando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel Penn.
Fernando misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.#T4#
Fernando throws a combination. Steel Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn lands a jab to the head.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernando is out of range.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn'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.
#R4#
Fernando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernando throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Steel Penn throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Fernando.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Fernando up against the ropes.
Steel Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn motions for Fernando to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernando.
Fernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando backing away here, and Steel Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fernando dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick. #T3#
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.#CL2#
Steel Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fernando misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the ropes. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Steel Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Steel Penn counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Fernando.
Fernando catches Steel Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernando throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
A big left from Steel Penn misses.
A jab from Fernando misses.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn defending well as Fernando loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando had his way with KT Steel Penn in that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn'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!
#R5#
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Steel Penn lands a jab.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Fernando had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernando.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernando checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Fernando paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
KT Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernando lands a nice looking body shot.
Fernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick.
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.#T2#
Jab by Steel Penn.
Fernando throws a shot to the body.
Fernando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn wants to slow Fernando down by chopping away at his legs.
KT Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Fernando jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Steel Penn wants to clinch.#T3#
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Fernando.
Fernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
A big left from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernando.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Steel Penn tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Fernando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fernando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Fernando.
Fernando needs to keep his hands up - Steel Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a body shot.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!

Event: DFC LV Kickboxing 9
Date: Jan 05, 2017

#R1#
Fernando throws a lazy right hand but Sobchak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernando backing away here, and Sobchak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sobchak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fernando with a jab.
Fernando lands with a shot to the body.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando lands a nice hook to Sobchak's body. Sobchak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fernando scores with a hook.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sobchak avoids the body shot from Fernando.
A little jabbing left from Sobchak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernando lands with a good body shot.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobchak.
A lazy body kick from Sobchak
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando works over Sobchak's head and body with a nice combination.
Fernando connects with a right hand. Sobchak shakes it off.#T1#
Sobchak throws a chopping leg kick but Fernando manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sobchak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sobchak loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Fernando is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sobchak misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
Fernando throws a right hand that misses
and Sobchak counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Sobchak.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobchak throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Sobchak connects with a leg kick. Fernando looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sobchak throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Sobchak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernando misses the jab.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fernando with a body shot.
Fernando scores with a jab.
Fernando lands with a hook. Sobchak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a double jab.
Fernando backing away here, and Sobchak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando defending well as Sobchak loads up on a big left hand.
Fernando lands with a straight right. Sobchak didn't see that one coming.
Sobchak 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.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobchak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobchak scores with the left hand. Fernando knows he should have avoided that one.
Sobchak scores with a leg kick.
Fernando moves away from the strike by Sobchak.
Sobchak takes one on the button.
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobchak.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobchak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sobchak lands with a right hand.
Fernando slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Sobchak misses with a body kick.
Fernando works the jab nicely.
Sobchak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Fernando fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernando scores with a hook to the body. Sobchak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sobchak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando lands a body shot.
Fernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernando throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Fernando misses. #T4#
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Sobchak moved out of range.
Fernando lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobchak off the ropes and back into range.
Fernando fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobchak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando misses with a right hand
and Sobchak counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobchak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobchak is just out of range.
Sobchak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sobchak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Sobchak tries a quick counter leg kick but Fernando is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernando has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Fernando.
Sobchak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando 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#
Fernando takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fernando throws out a powerful jab.
Fernando throws a shot from downtown. Sobchak moves away and avoids it.
Fernando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fernando scores with a shot to the body.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Sobchak slips the punch.
Sobchak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sobchak throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobchak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobchak throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Fernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobchak manages to avoid it.
Fernando misses the jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sobchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobchak.
Fernando stuns Sobchak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sobchak loads up on a big right hand but Fernando slips the punch.
Fernando swings for the body but Sobchak moves out of range.
Sobchak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fernando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobchak lands with a shot to the body.
Sobchak throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernando throws the left hand but Sobchak avoids the punch easily.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.#T2#
Sobchak just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando lands with a good body shot.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Sobchak's shoulder, as Sobchak tries to avoid the shot.
Sobchak misses the shot to the body.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Sobchak moved out of range.
Sobchak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobchak avoids the body shot from Fernando.
Sobchak scores with a body shot.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Sobchak.
Sobchak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernando misses with a right hand
and Sobchak counters with a low kick, right behind Fernando 's knee.
Fernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobchak.
Fernando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
A big right from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernando.
Sobchak throws a hook to the side of Fernando's head but Fernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Sobchak manages to avoid it.
Fernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobchak counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobchak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Fernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Fernando catches Sobchak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Sobchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobchak throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobchak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Fernando comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernando misses with a right hand
and Sobchak counters with a low kick, right behind Fernando 's knee.
Fernando throws a body punch but Sobchak moves out of range.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Fernando takes a swing at Sobchak's ribcage but misses.
Sobchak wants to counter with a clinch but Fernando pushes him away.
Fernando lands a head shot.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Sobchak's shoulder, as Sobchak tries to avoid the shot.
Fernando lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobchak misses with a hook.
Sobchak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando throws a hook but Sobchak blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sobchak misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second 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.
#R3#
A left lands for Fernando.
Sobchak takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sobchak.
Fernando throws a combination that misses
letting Sobchak counter with a right hand.
Fernando throws the left hand but Sobchak avoids the punch easily.
Fernando throws a series of punches but Sobchak avoids them all with ease.
Sobchak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobchak throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobchak cracks the inside of Fernando's front leg.
Sobchak misses with a double jab.
Sobchak throws a leg kick that misses.
Fernando misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sobchak misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobchak can do to turn this around?
Fernando moves out of range of the leg kick from Sobchak.
A cross from Fernando lands.
Nice cross by Sobchak.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobchak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
Sobchak swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobchak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernando.
Fernando misses with a hook
and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobchak misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Sobchak ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Sobchak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fernando blocks it well.
Sobchak misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
Fernando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Sobchak avoids the body shot from Fernando.
A countering left hand to the body from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sobchak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sobchak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernando circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobchak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobchak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
Fernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobchak.
Sobchak throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
Fernando misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Fernando 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.
Fernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernando slips a jab from Sobchak.
Sobchak dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
Fernando scores with a hook.
Sobchak throws a chopping leg kick but Fernando manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobchak misses with a hook
and Sobchak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando misses with a combination
and Sobchak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Fernando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fernando's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fernando duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernando. Sobchak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sobchak slips under a jab.
Sobchak fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernando's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobchak under the eye.
Sobchak throws a hook but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobchak counters with a low kick, right behind Fernando 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fernando throws a combination that misses
and Sobchak counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernando moves out of range as Sobchak strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernando. Sobchak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobchak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sobchak slips a jab from Fernando.
Fernando stuns Sobchak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fernando throws a hook but Sobchak blocks it.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fernando with a body shot.
Fernando slips a jab from Sobchak.
It looked like Fernando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobchak.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Sobchak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernando swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Sobchak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sobchak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernando takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobchak blocks a jab.
Sobchak tries to counter with a clinch but Fernando shakes him off and moves away.
Sobchak looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fernando misses its target.
Fernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobchak in his tracks.
Sobchak misses with a few strikes there.
Fernando scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Sobchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobchak counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Sobchak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando defending well as Sobchak loads up on a big left hand.
Sobchak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fernando misses with a two punch combination.
Fernando lands a jab to the head.
Fernando misses the body punch
and Sobchak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernando lands a nice hook to Sobchak's body. Sobchak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobchak circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobchak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando 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.
Fernando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sobchak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobchak.#T3#
Sobchak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobchak throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Fernando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sobchak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Sobchak.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Sobchak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fernando with a body shot.
Fernando shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sobchak throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sobchak scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Fernando is rocked!
Fernando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Fernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobchak is just out of range.
Sobchak throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Sobchak throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando seems to have got his legs back now.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernando takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sobchak misses with an uppercut.
Sobchak catches Fernando with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fernando forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Walter Sobchak!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Sobchak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KT 6
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Fernando.
Fernando misses with a double jab.
Lao throws a hook to the side of Fernando's head but Fernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
Lao throws a lazy right hand but Fernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernando throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
Lao with a jab.
Lao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Fernando takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Lao missing with a left hand there. Fernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernando misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lao.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao.
Fernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lao.
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 telegraphed right hand from Lao misses the target.
Lao walks into a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lao! #T1#
Lao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lao looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Lao throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Fernando takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lao! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
Lao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fernando 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.
Fernando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lao staying out of range there.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Lao tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Lao swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando blocks a jab.
Fernando tests Lao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lao is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2##KD#
Fernando drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Lao onto his butt! Lao pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#
Lao is rocked!
Fernando lands a nice hook to Lao's body. Lao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lao walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Lao is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Adolfo Fernando!

Event: KT4: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Mirkovic throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando wants to land a leg kick but Mirkovic is out of range.
Mirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Fernando takes the fight into the clinch.
Mirkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Mirkovic throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Fernando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernando.
Mirkovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Mirkovic breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando tries a low kick but Mirkovic avoids it.
A head kick misses from Fernando.
Mirkovic scores with a head kick.
Mirkovic misses with a double jab #CL#
and Fernando counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Fernando has Mirkovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirkovic.
Fernando lands a left hand. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fernando. #BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fernando has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Fernando to work.
Fernando 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.#T2#
Fernando with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernando just leaning against Mirkovic, taking a breather.
Mirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Fernando clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirkovic is defending well for now.
Mirkovic taking a breather.
Mirkovic has had enough of the clinch but Fernando keeps him there for the moment.
Mirkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernando has double underhooks.
Fernando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirkovic's efforts to push away.
Mirkovic misses with some punches. #T3#
Mirkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirkovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernando throws a head kick but Mirkovic moves out of range.
Mirkovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fernando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirkovic.
Mirkovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Fernando drives through and clinches with Mirkovic against the cage. #T4##BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Mirkovic misses with a wild combination.
Mirkovic throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Fernando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernando. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Fernando clinches up with Mirkovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando misses with a wild body shot.
Mirkovic feints a counter leg kick.
Mirkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Fernando clinches up with Mirkovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Fernando has managed to clinch. #BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirkovic throws a wild body kick that Fernando sees coming a mile off.
As Mirkovic tries to get set, Fernando tries to push him back and clinch up but Mirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Mirkovic tries to break the clinch but Fernando is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Mirkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Mirkovic with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirkovic blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mirkovic gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
Mirkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirkovic can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernando looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fernando prevents Mirkovic from breaking the clinch.
Fernando looking to throw knees to the head but Mirkovic is blocking nicely.
Fernando prevents Mirkovic from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Fernando.
A frustrated look appears on Mirkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like David Mirkovic has been cut.#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Fernando'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.#BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Fernando moves into the clinch.#T2#
The referee calls for Fernando to work.
Mirkovic is trying to break free.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David Mirkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirkovic keeps Fernando at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Fernando gets a clinch.
Mirkovic can't break the clinch.
Fernando slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Nice body kick from Mirkovic.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernando lands an uppercut.
Mirkovic trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernando tries to clinch but Mirkovic is having none of it.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mirkovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Mirkovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fernando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirkovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fernando with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mirkovic.
Fernando throws a body punch but Mirkovic moves out of range. #T4#
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Mirkovic throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernando scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernando lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Mirkovic misses with a double jab.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirkovic misses with a combination #CL#
and Fernando counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Mirkovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##KD#
Fernando clips Mirkovic with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Mirkovic a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Mirkovic throws a right hand that Fernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernando also avoids with ease.#CL#
Fernando pushes Mirkovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirkovic tries to stall but Fernando uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirkovic can't break the clinch. #BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirkovic looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Fernando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fernando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirkovic avoids it.
Mirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernando trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Mirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fernando looks to land a body kick but Mirkovic moved away.
Mirkovic misses with a head kick. #CL#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirkovic scores with the left hand. Fernando knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Mirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Mirkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mirkovic misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Fernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernando pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mirkovic misses with a body kick. #CL#
Fernando instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Mirkovic in a clinch.
Mirkovic has had enough of the clinch but Fernando keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Fernando misses. #T3#
Mirkovic throws a right hand that Fernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernando also avoids with ease.
Fernando seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Mirkovic in a clinch.
Mirkovic wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Mirkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fernando lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirkovic fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Fernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fernando throws a sloppy head kick and Mirkovic moves out of range easily.
Mirkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Fernando scores with a head kick. Mirkovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirkovic.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses.
Mirkovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Fernando counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on David Mirkovic'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.
#R4##CL#
Fernando clinches up with Mirkovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernando as Mirkovic tries to tie him up.
Fernando lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Fernando throws a sloppy head kick and Mirkovic moves out of range easily.
Mirkovic throws a counter combo.
Mirkovic tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirkovic counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirkovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirkovic.#T1#
Mirkovic looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Fernando wants to slow Mirkovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Mirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.#CL#
Fernando clinches up against the cage.
Mirkovic blocks an elbow strike from Fernando. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Mirkovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirkovic tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Fernando drives through and clinches with Mirkovic against the cage.
Mirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernando avoids the damage to the body.
Fernando tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Fernando lands a body punch.
Mirkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernando has double underhooks.
Mirkovic is trying to break free.#BC#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernando throws a nice looking combination but Mirkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernando is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fernando rushes Mirkovic and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Fernando stalling.
Mirkovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirkovic's efforts to push away.
Fernando lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirkovic is looking to slow Fernando down with leg kicks.
Fernando scores with a nice head shot.
Mirkovic throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirkovic blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Fernando is predictable there
and Mirkovic counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirkovic. Fernando shrugs it off though.
Mirkovic scores with a nice body kick.
Mirkovic misses with a combination #CL#
and Fernando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernando. #BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fernando rushes Mirkovic and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirkovic can't break the clinch.
Mirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
Fernando has Mirkovic pressed against the cage. #BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolfo Fernando had his way with David Mirkovic in that round.
The cut man is working on David Mirkovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirkovic lands with a nice combination. Fernando backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Fernando gets a clinch. #BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fernando clinches up with Mirkovic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mirkovic breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mirkovic tries to keep at a distance but Fernando has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernando stalling against the cage. #T1##BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch.
Mirkovic misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Mirkovic back into the cage.
Fernando stalling the fight.
Fernando is struggling to control the position.
Fernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirkovic is trying to force a seperation but Fernando has the dominant position.
Mirkovic is trying to push Fernando away but Fernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Mirkovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirkovic is trying to push Fernando away but Fernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirkovic throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mirkovic misses its intended target.
Mirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fernando takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Mirkovic gets tackled into the cage by Fernando. Fernando maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernando takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A short right from Fernando on the inside.
Mirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernando misses with an elbow strike.
Mirkovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fernando is keeping busy.
Fernando will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Mirkovic manages to avoid it.#CL#
Fernando moves into the clinch.
Fernando is pushing Mirkovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Fernando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Fernando clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando throws a lazy body kick
letting Mirkovic counter with a right hand.
Mirkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Mirkovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Fernando pushes Mirkovic up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
David Mirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Fernando drives through and clinches with Mirkovic against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernando 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Adolfo Fernando!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Adolfo Fernando!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Adolfo Fernando!

Adolfo Fernando wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KT1: The Christening
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Fernando takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Fernando pushes Ripley up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando is trying to push Ripley away but Ripley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripley stalls.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripley.
Ripley lands an elbow inside.
Fernando trying to stall but Ripley improves his position.
Fernando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernando'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.
Fernando misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Ripley.
Fernando taking a breather. #T1#
Ripley scores with a shot to the side of Fernando's head.
Ripley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ripley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ripley is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adolfo Fernando.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Fernando has Ripley up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch but Ripley keeps him there for the moment.
Ripley lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Ripley lands a shot to the body.
Ripley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses. #T2#
Ripley digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Ripley has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
Ripley presses Fernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ripley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ripley has him pressed against the cage.
Ripley throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando is trying to stall.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ripley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Ripley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Fernando is trying to push Ripley away but Ripley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripley pushes Fernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripley misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Ripley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripley.
Fernando throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Ripley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ripley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernando just leaning against Ripley, taking a breather. #T4#
Fernando is stalling here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ripley is leaning against Fernando and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ripley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernando stalling in the clinch.
Ripley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ripley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fernando just leaning against Ripley, taking a breather.
Fernando wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripley.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Ripley scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ripley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Fernando moves into the clinch successfully.
Ripley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripley lands with a right to the head.
Fernando avoids the elbow strike from Ripley, against the cage.
Fernando wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripley won't allow it.
Ripley misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ripley is controlling him.
Fernando is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripley has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from Ripley.
Mike Ripley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ripley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripley lands a damaging elbow.
Ripley lands a left hand. #T1#
Ripley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ripley.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripley misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ripley as Fernando tries to tie him up.
Ripley keeps control of Fernando as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
Ripley misses with the head strike.
Ripley prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
Ripley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ripley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernando's brow.
Ripley lands a damaging elbow.
Ripley lands an elbow that stopped Fernando in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Ripley swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ripley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripley works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Fernando wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripley won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ripley.
Ripley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ripley is keeping busy.
Ripley lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Ripley presses Fernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ripley lands a shoulder strike.
Ripley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripley avoiding damage as Fernando throws knees to the body. #T3#
Ripley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Ripley.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ripley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fernando working hard to break the clinch.
Fernando looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernando trying to stall but Ripley improves his position.
Ripley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando is looking to control Ripley's arms but Ripley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fernando has his back to the cage.
Ripley can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
A body shot lands from Ripley.
Ripley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando blocks an elbow strike from Ripley.
Fernando can't break the clinch. #T4#
Ripley lands an elbow that stopped Fernando in his tracks for a moment.
Ripley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripley lands with a light punch inside.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ripley.
Fernando dodges an elbow strike from Ripley.
Ripley lands an elbow that stopped Fernando in his tracks for a moment.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripley prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ripley is controlling him.
Ripley keeps control of Fernando as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fernando wants to break free but Ripley has control.
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Ripley has the dominant position.
Ripley lands an elbow inside that Fernando shrugs off.
Ripley stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ripley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ripley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Ripley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ripley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripley.
Fernando pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Fernando moves into range and clinches up with Ripley.
Ripley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ripley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando tries to break the clinch but Ripley is controlling the position.
Fernando is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripley stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripley.
Fernando lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ripley misses with a punch to the body.
Ripley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses.
Ripley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Ripley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fernando.
Ripley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fernando is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ripley is defending well for now.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Ripley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ripley is stalling here.
Fernando tries to land a knee to the head but Ripley blocks with his arms.
Ripley gets through Fernando's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Ripley struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando missing with knees to the body.
Ripley misses with a punch to the body.
Ripley managing to block the knees to the body from Fernando.
Fernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernando takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernando takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Fernando missing with knees to the body.
Ripley can't find room to land a body shot as Fernando controls the action.
Ripley misses with a punch to the body.
Ripley prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
Ripley tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Ripley back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ripley.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Ripley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ripley.
Ripley swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripley lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Ripley lands a damaging elbow.
Ripley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Ripley has the dominant position.
Ripley lands an elbow inside that Fernando shrugs off.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ripley has him pressed against the cage.
Ripley throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ripley fails to land.
Ripley lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Ripley lands with a right to the head.
Fernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ripley.
Ripley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Ripley lands a damaging elbow.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ripley.
Nice elbow from Ripley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripley has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripley avoids it.
Ripley tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Ripley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando.
Ripley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripley has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ripley clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ripley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Ripley swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ripley is looking to counter the offense by Fernando and move into the clinch.
Fernando throws a sloppy head kick and Ripley moves out of range easily.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Ripley misses its target.#CL2#
Fernando darts in and clinches Ripley up against the cage.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripley just leaning against Fernando, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Ripley lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando trying to land knees to the body.
Fernando trying to control the position but instead, Ripley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernando into the cage.#T1#
Fernando tries to break free but Ripley pushes him back against the cage.
Ripley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Fernando takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernando is trying to push Ripley away but Ripley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripley dodges an elbow strike from Fernando.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripley lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ripley.
Ripley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando blocks an elbow strike.
Ripley misses with a punch to the body.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ripley has Fernando pressed against the cage.
Ripley misses with the head strike.
Ripley lands an elbow inside that Fernando shrugs off.
Ripley keeps control of Fernando as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Fernando tries to break the clinch but Ripley is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Fernando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ripley has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripley has double underhooks.
Ripley misses with an elbow strike.
Fernando takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripley's elbow. #T3#
Nice elbow from Ripley.
Ripley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Ripley works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripley lands an elbow inside that Fernando shrugs off.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripley lands an elbow that stopped Fernando in his tracks for a moment.
Ripley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ripley lands an elbow inside that Fernando shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripley.
Nice body punch from Fernando - that landed with a thud.
Fernando blocks an elbow strike.
Ripley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses.
Ripley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ripley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripley lands a nice elbow.
Ripley lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fernando - that landed with a thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ripley misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ripley throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ripley throws an elbow but misses.
Ripley keeps control of Fernando as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripley pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernando leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ripley - that landed with a thud.
Fernando working hard to break the clinch.
Fernando avoids the elbow strike from Ripley, against the cage.
Ripley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ripley had his way with Adolfo Fernando in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Fernando misses with a head kick.
Ripley takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Fernando has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ripley as Fernando tries to tie him up.
Ripley misses with a body punch.
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Ripley has the dominant position.
Fernando tries to circle away but Ripley has him pinned against the cage.
Fernando dodges an elbow strike from Ripley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fernando has closed the distance and engaged Ripley in a clinch.
Ripley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripley struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands. #T1#
Ripley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ripley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripley.
Ripley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ripley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando lands a body shot.
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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ripley as Fernando tries to tie him up.
Ripley pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernando leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ripley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ripley as Fernando tries to tie him up.
Ripley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ripley.
Ripley avoiding damage as Fernando throws knees to the body.
Ripley misses with a punch to the body.
Ripley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripley.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando working hard to break the clinch.
Fernando tries to circle away but Ripley has him pinned against the cage.
Fernando is trying to stall.
Fernando takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Fernando letting Ripley take a breather here.
Come on Fernando - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ripley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ripley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripley misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando tries to stall but Ripley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fernando wants to break free but Ripley has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ripley.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ripley.
Fernando blocks an elbow strike from Ripley.
Fernando takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Ripley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripley lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernando avoids a wild elbow strike from Ripley.
Fernando takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Ripley lands a body shot.
Ripley tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Ripley lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernando tries to circle away but Ripley has him pinned against the cage.
Ripley digs a right hand underneath Fernando's ribcage. Fernando let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripley scores with a shot to the side of Fernando's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fernando.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ripley!
Our winner, Mike Ripley, 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.

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