Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Morrison wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
A head kick misses from Raharuhi.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Morrison forces Raharuhi back against the ropes and clinches.
Morrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws a front kick aimed at Raharuhi's knee but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morrison tries to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a high kick!
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Morrison.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Morrison throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Morrison misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Morrison down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Morrison jabs Raharuhi right on the nose. Raharuhi blinks but takes it well.
Morrison slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.#T1#
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Morrison misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi motions for Morrison to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Morrison.
Raharuhi throws a quick counter head kick but Morrison was just out of range.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.#T2#
Morrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.#CL2#
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Raharuhi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a big head kick but Raharuhi shrugs it off.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Morrison 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.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raharuhi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Morrison scores with a head kick.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharuhi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison with a nice calf kick.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Morrison.
Well Morrison 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Proud FC 22
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage. #CL#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Raharuhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a jab 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!
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov 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.#T1#
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi lands with a slapping head kick.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov scores with a head kick. Raharuhi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Magomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raharuhi.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Raharuhi thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raharuhi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Raharuhi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raharuhi.
Jab from Raharuhi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi lands an overhand right.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov 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.
Raharuhi lands a jab.#T4#
Magomedov throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Magomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head. #BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the ropes and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a fast counter high kick but Magomedov manages to duck under it in time.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magomedov eats them both and turns towards Raharuhi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.#T1#
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Raharuhi keeps him there for the moment.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Raharuhi avoids nicely.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Magomedov's body. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Raharuhi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.#T4#
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Raharuhi does no damage.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #T4#
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick from Raharuhi lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raharuhi catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A relieved looking Taine Raharuhi 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: Proud FC 19 - Seppuku
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Scorpion's knee but Scorpion avoids it well.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Scorpion 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.
Raharuhi tries to land a front kick but Scorpion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Scorpion.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scorpion lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the ropes and back into range.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scorpion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scorpion tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Raharuhi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi 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.
Scorpion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Scorpion's head back.
A head kick from Raharuhi lands but Scorpion takes it in his stride.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scorpion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Scorpion.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion wants to stall.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion is trying to stall.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion presses Raharuhi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raharuhi pushes Scorpion back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Raharuhi is leaning against Scorpion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion slowing the pace effectively.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Scorpion tries to stall but Raharuhi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.#T4#
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Scorpion tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scorpion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A short right from Raharuhi.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target. #T2#
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Scorpion tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Scorpion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Scorpion throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Scorpion.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scorpion tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Scorpion throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Scorpion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Scorpion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Scorpion backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scorpion. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi. #T4#
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Scorpion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Scorpion.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scorpion.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Scorpion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scorpion.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scorpion.
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scorpion is able to avoid easily.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scorpion is able to avoid easily.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scorpion looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Scorpion wants to stall.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Scorpion. #T2#
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Scorpion tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raharuhi as Scorpion tries to tie him up.
Raharuhi tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
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!
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Raharuhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi presses Scorpion against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Scorpion's head back.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Scorpion steps away.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Scorpion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scorpion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Scorpion's front leg but catches the back leg as Scorpion tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Scorpion digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Raharuhi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scorpion.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Scorpion throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
Scorpion scores with a body shot.
Scorpion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi 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 body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
Scorpion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Scorpion's head back. #T2#
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi misses with a combination
and Scorpion counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Scorpion moves his leg out of the way.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi jabs at Scorpion's body.
Scorpion delivers a nice body kick.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Scorpion.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Scorpion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi. #CL#
Scorpion moves into range and clinches up with Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Scorpion checks it.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and Scorpion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Scorpion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scorpion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Scorpion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Scorpion lands a jab-cross combination.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi dodges the punch combination from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left. #CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi works Scorpion's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Scorpion's ribs.
Scorpion tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scorpion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Scorpion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scorpion tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Scorpion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Scorpion down.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scorpion looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scorpion lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scorpion thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T3#
Scorpion is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Scorpion jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Scorpion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Scorpion swats away the attempt to clinch by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Scorpion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion misses with a leg kick.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Scorpion lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scorpion 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!
Silva Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Silva Scorpion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Proud FC 18 Tokyo Takeover
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target. #CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kovingten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raharuhi is defending well for now.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raharuhi obliges.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Raharuhi shrugs off.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Raharuhi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten is looking for a counter combo.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Kovingten gets a clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raharuhi's defenses.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kovingten.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Kovingten. #BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovingtens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Raharuhi throws a front kick that sends Kovingten stumbling back into the ropes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raharuhi's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Taine Raharuhi has been cut.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Raharuhi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharuhis head.
A right hook to the body lands for Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taine Raharuhi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovingten is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovingten's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Raharuhi misses. #CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1##BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kovingten steps away.
Kovingten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Kovingten gets a clinch.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Raharuhi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raharuhi can turn it around.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands a nice knee to the body.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Raharuhi 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Raharuhi.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Kovingten lands an elbow that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks for a moment.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Raharuhi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovingten avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow. #T4#
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Kovingten working Raharuhi over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi managing to block the knees to the body from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
Kovingten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taine Raharuhi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Raharuhi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Raharuhi digs a right hand into Kovingten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kovingten's gas tank.
Kovingten works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Raharuhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A short left from Kovingten.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raharuhi avoids it.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kovingten drives through and clinches with Raharuhi against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kovingten throws an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kovingten cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Raharuhi 's eye.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharuhi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#922 Joosep v Dionisy
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Durden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden misses with a leg kick
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Raharuhi's defenses.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Raharuhi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Durden takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Durden.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Raharuhi motions for Durden to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
That kick from Durden tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi jabs at Durden's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #T2#
Durden defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Durden shakes it off.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden 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.
Durden lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.#T3#
Durden throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Jab from Durden.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden scores with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durden - that will leave a mark!
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Durden.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Raharuhi blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden blocks a jab.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Raharuhi motions for Durden to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Durden walks into a left hand.
Durden throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durden just manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Durden.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Durden works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Durden catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Durden. #T1#
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Durden avoided it.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Durden takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Raharuhi defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raharuhi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Raharuhi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Raharuhi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.#T4#
Raharuhi moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Durden misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Durden connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Durden connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden cracks Raharuhi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Durden digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
That kick from Durden tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Durden.
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!
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Raharuhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raharuhi tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Durden.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durden - that will leave a mark!
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Durden moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Durden.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Raharuhi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Durden.
Well Durden 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Raharuhi throws a combination. Boma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Boma is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boma there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi. #T1#
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boma rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi 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.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boma's head.
Boma throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Boma only half commits. #T2#
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boma is looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Raharuhi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Boma throws a head kick that misses
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Boma dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Boma motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Boma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi jabs at Boma's body.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Boma scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Raharuhi misses
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check. #T1#
A big left from Boma misses.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boma scores with a head kick. Raharuhi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Taine Raharuhi has been cut.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boma's hands.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boma to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma 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 Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boma misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
A left lands for Boma.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boma's head.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boma's head.
Boma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boma thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination. Boma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Boma throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Raharuhi stuns Boma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Boma backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boma at a distance.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taine Raharuhi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi motions for Boma to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boma has time to react.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharuhi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boma scrambles back to his feet.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boma 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.
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!
Raharuhi defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Mark Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boma's sensitive parts.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Boma down.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it. #T4#
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Boma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi cracks Boma with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#909 Clark v Hiro
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the body kick from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irrawaddy rather than just go for the knockout.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand. #T2#
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raharuhi to keep the fight standing.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a double jab.
Irrawaddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irrawaddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Irrawaddy connects with a body shot.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi works on Irrawaddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Irrawaddy avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
A shot in the inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Irrawaddy pulls guard effortlessly.
Raharuhi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrawaddy is looking to sweep but instead, Raharuhi has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy lands a head shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Irrawaddy checks it.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi jabs at Irrawaddy's body.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Irrawaddy blocks it. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi works on Irrawaddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrawaddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards. #T3#
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Raharuhi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Irrawaddy blocks it well.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy is out of range.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Irrawaddy walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi thumps Irrawaddy with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irrawaddy checks it well.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target. #CL#
Irrawaddy gets a clinch.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Irrawaddy tries to circle away but Raharuhi has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Irrawaddy's head.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irrawaddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi lands with a nice combination. Irrawaddy backs away looking to recover.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice head shot.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a one two combo.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Raharuhi.#T2#
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Raharuhi jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a two punch combo.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a low kick, right behind Irrawaddy 's knee. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irrawaddy thinking.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that half lands.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irrawaddy's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Irrawaddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Irrawaddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Irrawaddy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi punishes Irrawaddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raharuhi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A relieved looking Taine Raharuhi 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: GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Fring moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Fring was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fring checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fring doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Fring.
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Fring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Fring.
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Fring avoids them all with ease.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fring's head.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been informed that Fring 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.
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!
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Fring's front leg but catches the back leg as Fring tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Fring unleashes a big counter combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fring misses the jab.
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Fring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Fring releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fring misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Fring's leg but Fring calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Fring lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fring's head.
Fring tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves away
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#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!
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fring throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Fring misses the jab.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Fring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Fring avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Fring checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Fring lands the left hand.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fring.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Fring. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fring.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and Fring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Fring avoided it.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fring checks the leg kick.
Fring feints a counter leg kick.
Fring swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Fring's leg. Fring is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring flicks out a counter leg kick but Raharuhi steps away.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring. #T3#
Fring chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Raharuhi forces Fring back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fring.
Fring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Fring on the inside.
Fring is working Raharuhi over against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Fring tries a knee to the head but Raharuhi blocks it.
Fring misses with an elbow over the top.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fring cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fring fails to land.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fring is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi throws a nice looking combination but Fring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Fring connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely.
Fring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Fring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Fring throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fring on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Fring 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#
Fring throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fring checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Fring moves out of range easily.
Fring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fring lands a nice hook to Raharuhi's body. Raharuhi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fring misses.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Fring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Fring is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab. #T1#
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Fring's legs.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fring.
Fring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Fring stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fring throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fring lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fring scores with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Fring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fring down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!#T2#
Fring misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Fring connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fring.
Fring lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Fring's head but Fring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Fring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fring blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws a head kick but Fring moves out of range.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.#T3#
Fring tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Fring scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Fring's leg but Fring calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fring.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
Fring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Fring's leg. Fring is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Fring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Fring.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring moved away.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fring's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring counters with a body kick.#T4##CL2#
Fring has Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fring lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi is working Fring over against the cage.
Raharuhi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fring looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fring tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Fring back against the cage.
Raharuhi is working Fring over against the cage.
Fring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fring.
Gustavo Fring seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fring blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fring or not.
Fring pushes off an throws an elbow but Raharuhi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi stuns Fring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Fring misses.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Fring takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fring looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Good work by Fring as he checks the leg kick.
Fring lands with an overhand left.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fring just manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Fring tries to clinch up.#CL#
Raharuhi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fring throws an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi pushes Fring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Fring misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Fring throws an elbow but it misses.
Fring prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring wants to stall.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
Fring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fring blocks a body shot from Raharuhi. #BC2#
Fring manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Fring moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a push kick but Fring slaps the foot to one side.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fring checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Fring goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Fring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi tries to work over Fring's front leg with a kick but Fring checks it.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
Fring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Fring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Raharuhi has Fring up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fring just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raharuhi's brow.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Raharuhi is leaning against Fring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fring taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Fring misses with an elbow over the top.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frings head.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Fring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raharuhi blocks it with crossed arms.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Fring looking to throw knees to the head but Raharuhi is blocking nicely.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Fring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raharuhi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fring.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.
Fring wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fring has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fring wants to stall.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Fring blocks it.
Fring cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring blocking some punches.
Fring lands an uppercut.
Fring stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fring 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Banner clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Banner pulls Raharuhi into guard.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Raharuhi is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Raharuhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Raharuhi is posturing up here but Banner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raharuhi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raharuhi has to tap! Slick submission there by Banner !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Raharuhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
An inside leg kick from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham lands a head shot.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrexham misses the target.
Wrexham throws a lazy body kick
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrexham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham misses with a body punch #CL#
and Raharuhi counters by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wrexham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi motions for Wrexham to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham throws a counter combo.
Wrexham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Wrexham tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Wrexham .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Wrexham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Jab from Wrexham .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
Raharuhi jabs Wrexham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Wrexham lands a jab-cross combination.
Wrexham is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrexham lands a slapping body shot.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Raharuhi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wrexham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.
Wrexham misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick. #T3#
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Wrexham swinging wildly here.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Wrexham 's ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Wrexham tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wrexham .
Raharuhi tries to work over Wrexham 's front leg with a kick but Wrexham checks it.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Wrexham checks it.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Raharuhi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrexham misses.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Wrexham saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrexham stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrexham .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raharuhi backs up against the cage.
Raharuhi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wrexham .
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrexham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wrexham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
It looked like Raharuhi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wrexham .
Crunch! Raharuhi slams his shin into Wrexham 's torso.
Wrexham lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Wrexham 's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raharuhi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham lands a glancing blow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi stuns Wrexham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrexham swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T2#
Wrexham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Raharuhi defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Wrexham throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Wrexham only half commits.
Wrexham throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Wrexham lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrexham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Wrexham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Wrexham 's leg but Wrexham calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body.
Wrexham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wrexham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Wrexham throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham sizes up Raharuhi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi motions for Wrexham to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raharuhi walks into a jab.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrexham swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Wrexham flicks out a counter leg kick but Raharuhi steps away.
Raharuhi defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Raharuhi.
Wrexham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrexham tries to clinch up.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wrexham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrexham .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wrexham !
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham with a hook.
Wrexham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Wrexham moved away.
Raharuhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Raharuhi.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Raharuhi takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi misses with a two punch combination.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrexham manages to circle out of the way.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrexham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raharuhi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wrexham counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Wrexham has closed the distance and engaged Raharuhi in a clinch.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wrexham .
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Wrexham .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrexham .
The crowd cheers as Wrexham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Wrexham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a front kick that sends Wrexham stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi tries to work over Wrexham 's front leg with a kick but Wrexham checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrexham .
Jab, jab by Raharuhi - just one landing.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Wrexham thuds a left hand into Raharuhi's body.
Wrexham moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Donk. Wrexham catches Raharuhi right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Wrexham is predictable there
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wrexham delivers a nice body kick.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Wrexham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrexham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Wrexham lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
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!
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wrexham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Wrexham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wrexham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrexham 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi cracks Fring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fring moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Fring's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi tries to work over Fring's front leg with a kick but Fring checks it.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fring takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Fring's legs.
Raharuhi thumps Fring with a low kick.
Fring misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Fring misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fring throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Raharuhi counters by clinching up.
Fring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fring is trying to break the clinch but Raharuhi is controlling him.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands. #BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Fring's shoulder, as Fring tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fring misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Fring.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi motions for Fring to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fring.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Fring throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Raharuhi.
Fring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Fring settles back down.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Fring avoids it.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Fring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fring down. #T2#
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Fring's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Fring misses.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Fring pushes him away.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fring counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring lands with a cross.
Raharuhi thuds his shin into the meat of Fring's side.
A big left from Fring misses.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Fring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Fring pushes him away.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Fring's body.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Fring misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Fring's front leg but catches the back leg as Fring tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fring looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fring.
Raharuhi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fring connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fring fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Fring saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fring rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Fring.
Fring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fring checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Fring is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.#T4#
Fring tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raharuhi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fring.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fring stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Fring pushes him away.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Fring.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring 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.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fring scores with a jab.
Fring dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Fring down.
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fring swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring tries to clinch
and Fring takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fring throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a counter combo.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fring throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Fring looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Fring tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi with a jab.
Fring doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fring is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fring takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Fring misses its intended target. #T2#
Fring misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fring blocks a low kick nicely.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Fring's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Fring clinches.
Fring working aggressively here.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fring takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Fring blocks an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has Fring pressed against the cage, preventing Fring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raharuhi avoids the elbow strike from Fring, against the cage.
Raharuhi dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fring prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Fring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Raharuhi as the two fighters clinch.
Fring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fring takes a shot to the head.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring throws an elbow but it misses.
Fring stalling the fight.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fring swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Fring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fring misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Fring's body.
Fring scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Fring clinches up with Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage.
Fring takes a shot to the head.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Fring.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Fring has had enough of the clinch but Raharuhi keeps him there for the moment.
Fring stalling. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fring momentarily.
Fring lands with a right hand.
Fring throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Fring blocks the low kick.#CL#
Fring forces Raharuhi back against the cage and clinches.
Fring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike from Fring.
Fring looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fring digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fring scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Fring breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Fring pushes him away.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fring feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Fring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Fring settles back down.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Fring pushes him away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fring staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi lands a front kick.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Fring catches Raharuhi right on the button with a cross.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fring with a nice cross.
Fring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raharuhi's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick from Fring misses.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Fring throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Raharuhi misses with a jab to the body
and Fring counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Fring's midsection.
Fring scores with a nice head shot.
Raharuhi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fring throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
A slow jab from Fring misses its intended target.
Fring throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Fring misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Fring fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fring slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fring.
Fring looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fring 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fring at a distance.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Fring.
Fring walks into a jab.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring checks it.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fring.#T4#
Fring with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi stuns Fring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Fring tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fring takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Fring moves out of range easily.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Fring 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.
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Fring.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raharuhi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#887 Lombardo v Poli
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Thai.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
A left lands for Thai.
Raharuhi tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Thai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.#CL#
Raharuhi closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Thai lands an elbow just above Raharuhi 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Thai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raharuhi is defending well for now.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thai working Raharuhi over with knees to the body.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raharuhi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with an elbow over the top.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thai connects with a high kick.
Thai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Thai down with leg kicks.
Thai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thai is able to avoid easily.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai checks a leg kick. #T3#
Thai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thai lands the left hand.
Thai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a low kick, right behind Thai 's knee.
Thai throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Thai's knee but Thai avoids it well.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thai's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Thai jumps back.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raharuhi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Thai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raharuhi.
Thai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thai misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Thai checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Thai down.
Raharuhi tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thai looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thai checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Thai checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Thai misses with the body kick#CL#
and Raharuhi counters by clinching up.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Thai landing knees to the head.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raharuhi avoids it.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Raharuhi is blocking nicely.
Raharuhi avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taine Raharuhi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Raharuhi managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raharuhi lands a body shot. #T1#
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a light punch inside.
Raharuhi lands with a light punch inside.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raharuhi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Thai blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Raharuhi avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Raharuhi. #T3#
Raharuhi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Raharuhi managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Thai wants to get back to striking at distance but Raharuhi won't allow it.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Raharuhi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Raharuhi tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai blocks a body shot from Raharuhi. #T4#
Thai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Raharuhi as the two fighters clinch.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks for a moment.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Raharuhi shrugs off.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi 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#
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Thai's body.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Thai.
Thai throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thai throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Raharuhi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raharuhi lands a right hand.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Raharuhi blocks an elbow strike.
Thai prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a knee to the head.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
Raharuhi cracks Thai with a nice body shot.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raharuhi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi has Thai pressed against the cage, preventing Thai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raharuhi's brow.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Raharuhi lands a right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Raharuhi digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai blocking some punches.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow. #T3#
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Thai prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Thai blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
Thai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Raharuhi avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Raharuhi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi is working Thai over against the cage.
Thai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raharuhi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raharuhi keeps control of Thai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Raharuhi is blocking nicely.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thai.
Thai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Long Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Raharuhi blocks with his arms.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raharuhi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Our winner, Taine Raharuhi, 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: GAMMA#883 Damagon v Bolleke
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Boma tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma 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 Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Boma misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Raharuhi misses
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma checks it.
Boma moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Boma.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma lands a head shot.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Raharuhi tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Boma throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
As Raharuhi backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Boma 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.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it. #T3#
Boma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Boma settles back down.
Boma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Boma feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Boma throws a head kick that Raharuhi semi-blocks.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
A jab from Boma does it's job there.#T4#
Raharuhi takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Boma.
Boma defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Boma.
Mark Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Boma strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi scores with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Raharuhi motions for Boma to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Boma 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#
Boma slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Boma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Boma settles back down.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Boma 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.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check.
Raharuhi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boma if he has to take too many more of those.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raharuhi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boma has got the better of the exchanges.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Boma with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma takes one on the button.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Boma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi tries to counter with a clinch but Boma shakes him off and moves away.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma lands a jab to the nose.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Raharuhi.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raharuhi's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Boma throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Boma lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi blocks a leg kick.
Boma avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Boma.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.#T2#
Boma throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Raharuhi darts in and clinches Boma up against the cage.
Boma lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Boma.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike. #BC#
Boma breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boma throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Raharuhi moves into the clinch.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Boma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Boma.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Boma. #T4##BC#
Boma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Raharuhi backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Boma blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Boma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands with a straight right. Raharuhi didn't see that one coming.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma moves out of range as Raharuhi throws a body kick. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi cracks Boma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Boma throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boma. That did some damage!
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma with a nice calf kick.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Boma.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma 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.
Raharuhi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.#T3#
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Boma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boma lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
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!
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Boma.

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 Mark Boma.
I think Boma 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Boma!
A relieved looking Mark Boma 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: GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fring needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fring lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Fring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fring throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Fring.
Fring blocks a leg kick.
Fring feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the body
and Fring counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Fring.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Fring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Fring moves away and avoids it.
Fring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fring rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi throws a push kick but Fring slaps the foot to one side.
Raharuhi lands with a hook. Fring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fring misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Fring fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fring checks a leg kick nicely.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fring throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Fring sees coming a mile off.
Fring lands a nice shot to the body.
Fring throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Fring cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fring throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Fring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Fring is wise to it.
Fring lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Fring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fring connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fring.
Fring with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Fring misses.
Fring checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Fring.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Fring avoids it easily.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fring checks a leg kick.
Fring scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Fring looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Fring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi sizes up Fring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fring throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
A left lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fring takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi jabs Fring right on the nose. Fring blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Fring misses.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fring throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fring misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Fring takes one on the button.
Fring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Fring is wise to it.
Fring has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fring.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Fring moves out of range easily.
As Raharuhi backs away, Fring returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Fring moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
A punch lands to the side of Fring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Fring's leg. Fring is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fring.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fring. Fring obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fring.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Fring avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Fring.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fring is out of range.
Fring throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raharuhi's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raharuhi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fring has got the better of the exchanges.
Fring lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.
Fring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Fring misses with a low kick.
Fring is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Fring slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raharuhi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fring is out of range and Raharuhi settles back down.
Fring went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fring misses with a low kick.
Fring lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Fring.
Fring misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fring throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Fring.#T3##CL2#
Raharuhi has closed the distance and engaged Fring in a clinch.
Fring lands a body punch. #BC#
Fring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Fring scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fring missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fring throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Fring down.
Fring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Fring throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fring misses with a low kick as Raharuhi jumps back.
Fring backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Fring.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fring counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Fring.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
Fring lands a jab to the nose.
Fring with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Fring went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Fring lands the left hand.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Fring throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Fring was not able to check.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Fring misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Fring off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Fring moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fring.
Fring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Fring down.
Raharuhi tries to work over Fring's front leg with a kick but Fring checks it.
Fring blocks a leg kick.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fring.
Fring throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Fring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Fring had a free shot at his head there.
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fring checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fring.
Fring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fring smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fring buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!
Raharuhi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Fring checks it
and Fring counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Fring takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Fring throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Fring lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.#T2#
Fring takes one to the side of the head.
Fring connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fring.
A jab from Fring misses.
Raharuhi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raharuhi misses with a jab to the body
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Fring blocks the body kick.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Fring moves away and avoids it.
Fring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fring is out of range.
Fring delivers a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Fring.
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fring with a hook.#T3#
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Fring.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Fring avoids the punch easily.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Fring scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fring moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fring moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Raharuhi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fring swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Fring avoids the punch easily.
Fring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Fring throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.#T4#
Raharuhi throws a body kick that misses.
Fring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Fring knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Fring.
Fring stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Fring's body.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Fring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
A little feinted left hand from Fring on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Fring as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fring misses the target.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Fring strikes.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Fring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fring, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bohi blocks a leg kick.
Bohi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi cracks Bohi with an open hand slap.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Bohi is out of range.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bohi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi dodges the punch combination from Raharuhi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi. #T1#
Bohi wants to clinch.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohi moves away.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bohi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Bohi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bohi checks it well.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bohi.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bohi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bohi throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bohi is wise to it.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bohi walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Bohi thinks about countering 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!
Bohi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Bohi's body. Bohi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Bohi tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi. #T3#
Bohi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohi.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Bohi.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Bohi with an uppercut!
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bohi saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Bohi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raharuhi lunges at Bohi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bohi's hand.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Bohi is out of range.
It looked like Bohi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bohi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Bohi's shoulder, as Bohi tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bohi. Raharuhi shrugs it off though.
Bohi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Bohi down.
A clash of legs there as Bohi blocks the low kick.
Bohi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bohi checks a leg kick.
Bohi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bohi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Bohi is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bohi.
Raharuhi tries to work over Bohi's front leg with a kick but Bohi checks it.
Bohi tries to counter by clinching up but Raharuhi breaks away and moves out of range.
Bohi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bohi walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bohi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Raharuhi clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bohi breaks the clinch.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bohi off the cage and back into range.
Bohi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Bohi's belly button to the back.
Bohi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi tries to work over Bohi's front leg with a kick but Bohi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bohi in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Bohi.
Dakota Bohi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raharuhi thuds his shin into the meat of Bohi's side.#T1#
Bohi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bohi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bohi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bohi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bohi wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Raharuhi with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bohi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bohi is out of range.
Bohi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Bohi darts in and clinches Raharuhi up against the cage.
Bohi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Bohi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bohi tries to circle away but Raharuhi has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bohi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bohi tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bohi is trying to break free.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Bohi avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Bohi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Bohi has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raharuhi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bohi moves out of range.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Bohi 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.
Bohi motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Bohi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bohi staying out of range there.
Bohi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bohi moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi 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.
Bohi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bohi avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Bohi counters with a left and a right that stings Raharuhi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bohi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bohi throws a quick counter head kick but Raharuhi was just out of range.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi 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#
Raharuhi tries to clinch but Bohi moves away
and Bohi counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check.
Raharuhi thumps Bohi with a low kick.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Bohi.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Bohi moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Bohi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi 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.
Bohi scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Bohi moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Bohi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Bohi misses its target.
Bohi scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Bohi cracks Raharuhi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bohi.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bohi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Bohi clinches up with Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Bohi avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Bohi blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Bohi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bohi.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi. #T2#
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Bohi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharuhi jabs at Bohi's body.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the body
and Bohi counters with a low kick, right behind Raharuhi 's knee.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Bohi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Dakota Bohi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bohi lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bohi. #T3#
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bohi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raharuhi can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Bohi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Raharuhi.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Raharuhi letting Bohi take a breather here.
Raharuhi avoiding damage as Bohi throws knees to the body. #T4#
Bohi lands a hook that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Bohi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Bohi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards. #BC#
Bohi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Bohi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Bohi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bohi should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohi moves away.
As Raharuhi backs away, Bohi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
No joy there for Bohi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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 Dakota Bohi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
After winning the bout, Taine Raharuhi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dakota Bohi spoke after the fight, saying 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run. *Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'.

Event: GAMMA#869 Lombardo v Regueiro
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Raharuhi gets a clinch.
Bobblehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raharuhi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Bobblehead successfully pulls guard.
Bobblehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raharuhi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bobblehead is looking for a triangle but Raharuhi pushes his legs off easily.
Raharuhi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bobblehead gets back to half guard.
Bobblehead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Bobblehead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bobblehead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raharuhi advances to half guard.
Raharuhi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Bobblehead looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharuhi prevents Bobblehead from improving his position.
Bobblehead gets full guard.#T2#
Bobblehead is trying to control the position but Raharuhi postures up.
Raharuhi won't allow Bobblehead to sweep him here.
Bobblehead being controlled here, momentarily.
Raharuhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobblehead is keeping the position for now.
Raharuhi preventing the sweep.
Raharuhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobblehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bobblehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raharuhi is aware though and is defending well.
Raharuhi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bobblehead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bobblehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Raharuhi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobblehead swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Bobblehead working for submissions but it's allowed Raharuhi to get to half guard.
Raharuhi moves nicely into side control.
Bobblehead is trying to escape the position but Raharuhi is controlling the position.
Bobblehead manages to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Raharuhi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bobblehead wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Raharuhi is pressing down on Bobblehead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bobblehead is holding on for now.
Bobblehead trying to control but Raharuhi postures up.
Bobblehead is looking for a sweep. Raharuhi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raharuhi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobblehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Raharuhi is keen to just control but Bobblehead is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raharuhi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi 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#
Bobblehead catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobblehead throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bobblehead.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobblehead misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobblehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
Bobblehead misses with a hook to the body
and Bobblehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Bobblehead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bobblehead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bobblehead thinking.
Bobblehead swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Raharuhi works Bobblehead's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobblehead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bobblehead goes for a double leg but Raharuhi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raharuhi continues to drive forward.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi cracks Bobblehead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bobblehead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bobblehead.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Bobblehead's midsection.
Bobblehead 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.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
Bobblehead lands a lovely overhand right.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobblehead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Bobblehead pushes him away.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bobblehead throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Bobblehead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Raharuhi misses
and Bobblehead counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead 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.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.#T4#
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Bobblehead slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bobblehead blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Bobblehead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobblehead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Bobblehead tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobblehead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobblehead throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bobblehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Raharuhi is quick to defend against it.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Bobblehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi throws a big counter head kick but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
Bobblehead connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobblehead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Bobblehead knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Bobblehead moves out of range easily.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Bobblehead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Bobblehead looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Bobblehead defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bobblehead with the inside leg kick.
Raharuhi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobblehead misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Bobblehead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Bobblehead seems unphased.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobblehead throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobblehead loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raharuhi's waist but Raharuhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bobblehead off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Bobblehead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Bobblehead's defenses. #T4#
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobblehead with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi connects with a single shot there.
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bobblehead's head.
Bobblehead misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A very excited looking Taine Raharuhi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester 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.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raharuhi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Priester. Raharuhi shrugs it off though.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Priester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.#TD#
Priester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raharuhi quickly recovers to half guard.
Priester looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raharuhi tries to get to full guard but Priester has control of the leg. #SUB#
Priester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raharuhi is just riding it out for now. Priester eventually gives up the hold.
Raharuhi wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Priester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raharuhi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priester not doing much here.
Raharuhi controlling the position well.
Priester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raharuhi trying to control but Priester postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Raharuhi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses the jab.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Raharuhi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Raharuhi throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Priester moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Priester is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi 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.
Priester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raharuhi will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Priester lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.#T2#
Priester checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester slips under a jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Priester has time to react.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Priester.
Priester blocks a jab.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester cracks Raharuhi with a good jab.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Priester takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester works over Raharuhi's head and body with a nice combination.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Priester. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Priester pushes him away.
Raharuhi stalks Priester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priester's face. Priester staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester misses with a body shot.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester with a hook.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
And Raharuhi responds with a good body kick, but Priester manages to step out the way in time.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Priester.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Raharuhi tries to counter with a clinch but Priester shakes him off and moves away.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
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#
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Priester slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Raharuhi wants to slow Priester down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester throws a head kick that Raharuhi semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Raharuhi. No joy for Priester on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester 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.
Priester works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.#T1#
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester is looking to counter punch.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raharuhi. That one must have hurt.
Raharuhi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Priester throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi lands a front kick.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester is looking to counter with a body kick.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Priester throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Priester misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raharuhi's knee momentarily.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
Priester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Priester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Priester 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.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body kick.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Priester is wise to it.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester staying out of range there.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Priester connects with a crisp jab.
Priester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi 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.
Priester throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Priester.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
I think Priester 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#859 Baba v Rones
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Raharuhi tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it.
Ricard throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body kick.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raharuhi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Raharuhi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard lands a head shot.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ricard throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off.
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Ricard 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.
Ricard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Ricard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
Ricard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharuhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Raharuhi does no damage.
Ricard throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
Crunch! Raharuhi slams his shin into Ricard's torso.#T2#
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #CL2#
Raharuhi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ricard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it #TD#
and Ricard counters with a single leg into guard. Raharuhi didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard stays in close to Raharuhi's body and controls the position.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi pulls Ricard in to control the position. #T3#
Ricard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Raharuhi keeps moving.
Raharuhi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricard is stalling in the full guard.
Raharuhi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ricard keeping moving, preventing Raharuhi from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ricard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raharuhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricard is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharuhi trying to control but Ricard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ricard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raharuhi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Ricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raharuhi defends it easily.
Ricard wants to sweep here but Raharuhi controlling him for the moment.
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 Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ricard dives in and grabs Raharuhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raharuhi pushes down on Ricard's head and hops out.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Ricard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raharuhi is trying to defend but Ricard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Raharuhi pushes Ricard off and gets back to his feet.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard tries to land a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard cracks Raharuhi with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Raharuhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Ricard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raharuhi to the mat! Raharuhi manages to get full guard.
Raharuhi wants to sweep but no luck.
Raharuhi keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Raharuhi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Raharuhi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ricard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharuhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raharuhi keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raharuhi is keeping the position for now.
Raharuhi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raharuhi keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Raharuhi wants to sweep here but Ricard controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ricard advances position into side control!
Raharuhi isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Raharuhi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ricard wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Raharuhi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ricard is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well.
Farboleous Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ricard working away.#T3#
Ricard taking a break here but Raharuhi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ricard wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Ricard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raharuhi tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ricard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ricard in particular looking to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ricard seems to be working for a kimura but Raharuhi defends the submission attempt.
Raharuhi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Raharuhi is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Ricard is thwarting Raharuhi's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Raharuhi won't allow it.
Raharuhi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ricard is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ricard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricard's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi works Ricard's body with a nice hook.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricard's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Ricard.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Ricard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi scores with a three punch combo!
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ricard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Raharuhi misses. #T1#
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Ricard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard lands a jab.
Ricard throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Raharuhi moves into the clinch.
Ricard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ricard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ricard gets a clinch.
Ricard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricard blocking some punches.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricards head.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ricard.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricard's elbow.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ricard or not. #T2#
Ricard working aggressively here.
Raharuhi misses with some punches. #TD#
Ricard drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard controls Raharuhi momentarily but Raharuhi frees himself.
Raharuhi tries to stand but Ricard is controlling from the bottom.
Ricard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ricard is looking to sweep but instead, Raharuhi has passed into half guard.
Raharuhi trying to control the pace.
Ricard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ricard.#T3##SUB#
Ricard is looking for a triangle but Raharuhi pushes his legs off easily.
Raharuhi is stalling in the full guard.
Raharuhi trying to control but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ricard has his hands on Raharuhi's head, controlling the position.
Raharuhi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ricard keeping moving, preventing Raharuhi from controlling successfully.
Raharuhi postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricard checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ricard connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Ricard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricard throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.#TD#
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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 Farboleous Ricard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ricard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner . That did some damage!
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raharuhi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banner half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banner misses the body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Banner throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Banner throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Nice shot lands for Banner .
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Banner thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Banner .
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Banner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left. #T4#
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Banner didn't see that one coming.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to slow Banner down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raharuhi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner . Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
Banner throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with a hook.
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 Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Banner .
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a left and a right that stings Banner .
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Raharuhi 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.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Banner .
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Banner 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner checks a low kick from Raharuhi.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Raharuhi keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raharuhi smiles and moves away.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRaharuhi.
Raharuhi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi tries to work over Banner 's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Banner jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.#T4#
Banner misses with a hook.
Raharuhi cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner 's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a looping right.
A jab from Banner misses.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Banner with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Banner keeps Raharuhi at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
A jab from Banner misses.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Raharuhi misses with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Banner .
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner checks it. #T2#
A cross from Banner lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
As Raharuhi looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Raharuhi just gets out of the way.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner 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 Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banner moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Banner .
Banner scores with a jab.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to land body kicks.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi motions for Banner to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
It appears Banner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Banner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Banner 's head back.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with a hook.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Banner 's body.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Banner .
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.

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 Lamont Banner .
I think Banner 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi is looking to slow Bastard down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi jabs at Bastard's body.
Bastard takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Bastard 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.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
Bastard 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.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Raharuhi avoids nicely.
Bastard throws out a powerful jab.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastard, as that shot connected.
Bastard catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Bastard swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Bastard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Bastard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastard takes one on the button.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bastard avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastard checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a kick to the temple. Bastard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a big head kick but Bastard shrugs it off.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bastard misses with a straight left. #T3#
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi sizes up Bastard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi cracks Bastard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Bastard swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bastard lunges at Raharuhi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raharuhi's hand.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Bastard.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard 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.
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Bastard's ribs.
Raharuhi defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Bastard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Bastard.
A cross from Bastard lands.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Bastard checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Bastard walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bastard has time to react.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Bastard there.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bastard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharuhi scrambles back to his feet.
Raharuhi jabs Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bastard throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi punishes Bastard's body with a nice straight punch.
Bastard misses with the combination. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Raharuhi!
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Raharuhi lands a jab-cross combination.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Bastard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Bastard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Bastard misses the jab.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raharuhi. Bastard shrugs it off though.
Raharuhi wants to slow Bastard down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Bastard coming out on top.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bastard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi cracks Bastard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A right-left combo lands from Bastard.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Bastard with an uppercut!
Bastard scores with the left hand. Raharuhi knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastard misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Bastard knows he should have avoided that one.
Bastard 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.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raharuhi back to the cage. Bastard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard misses with a body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Bastard misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Bastard down.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Bastard misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Bastard throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bastard's head.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Bastard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bastard eats them both and turns towards Raharuhi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left and a right from Bastard both land. Nice combination.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the nose.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohi tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Bohi looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bohi just manages to avoid it.
Bohi misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Bohi's legs.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohi thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a leg kick.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bohi avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Bohi's legs.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohi.
Bohi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bohi's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bohi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohi moves away.
Bohi wants to clinch but Raharuhi slips to the side
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bohi misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bohi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Bohi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi checks it.
It seemed like Bohi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi works Bohi's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Bohi blocks the low kick.
Bohi throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi wants to slow Bohi down by chopping away at his legs.
Bohi wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Bohi scores with a body shot.
Bohi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bohi.
Bohi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Raharuhi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohi takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bohi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Bohi moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Bohi avoids it.#CL2#
Bohi instigates a clinch.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
I was talking to Raharuhi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bohi lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohi.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Bohi lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi is working Bohi over against the cage.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Bohi works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi. #T3#
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bohi.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Bohi lands with a left to the head.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Raharuhi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bohi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bohi 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.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bohi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bohi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bohi. Bohi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Bohi down.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi digs a good hook to Raharuhi's body.
Bohi 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.
Bohi throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bohi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bohi looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Bohi.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bohi on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bohi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Bohi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bohi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bohi.
Raharuhi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bohi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohi looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohi can do to turn this around?
Bohi tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bohi thuds a left hand into Raharuhi's body.
A head kick misses from Bohi.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohi lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Bohi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Bohi.
Bohi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bohi moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Bohi connects with a body shot.
Bohi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bohi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Bohi checks it.
Bohi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Bohi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bohi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Bohi has managed to clinch.
Bohi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Dakota Bohi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raharuhi as Bohi tries to tie him up.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Bohi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Bohi.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Bohi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi 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. 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#
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBohi.
A head kick misses from Bohi.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bohi with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Bohi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Bohi misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bohi throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bohi tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Bohi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Bohi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bohi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Bohi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Bohi tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Bohi checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Bohi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bohi walks into a left hand.
Bohi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bohi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Bohi wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Bohi throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bohi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bohi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.#CL2#
Bohi closes the distance and pushes Raharuhi back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi cracks Bohi with a nice body shot.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakota Bohi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it. #T3#
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Raharuhi works on Bohi's body with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi pushes Bohi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bohi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bohi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raharuhi rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bohi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bohi misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Bohi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Bohi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bohi tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bohi misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bohi looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Bohi didn't see that one coming.
Bohi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Bohi jumps back.
Bohi misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bohi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Bohi's head back.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bohi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Bohi moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bohi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Bohi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dakota Bohi had this to say: 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run. *Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'.

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Raharuhi.
A big right from McGee misses. #CL2#
McGee forces Raharuhi back against the cage and clinches.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from McGee.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi keeps control of McGee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
McGee blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
McGee lands a right hand.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Raharuhi as the two fighters clinch.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
McGee pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee lands a right hand.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but Raharuhi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raharuhi with a hook.#T3#
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raharuhi is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
McGee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raharuhi defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
McGee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Raharuhi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
Good work by McGee as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a solid leg kick but Raharuhi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGee.
McGee throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for McGee's leg but McGee calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from McGee misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGee tries to move into range but Raharuhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
As Raharuhi backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Raharuhi manages to avoid it all.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee 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.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as McGee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as McGee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with an open hand slap.
Raharuhi is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.#T2#
McGee checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi is looking to slow McGee down with leg kicks.
McGee throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGee is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
McGee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi. #T3#
McGee cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
McGee 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.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee connects with a leg kick.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Raharuhi as McGee shoots in.#T4#
Raharuhi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGee! But no joy.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee checks the leg kick.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGee with a nice cross.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raharuhi scores with 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!
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on McGee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGee is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks. #T1#
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGee goes for a double leg but Raharuhi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raharuhi continues to drive forward.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and McGee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGee moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
McGee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bonerz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
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!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Raharuhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taine Raharuhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonerz McGee.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.#T3#
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Raharuhi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGee in his tracks.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
McGee blocks a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGee dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raharuhi lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGee 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bobblehead. Those never looked like landing.
Bobblehead cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobblehead or perhaps it was just good defense by Raharuhi, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Bobblehead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raharuhi's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bobblehead is thwarting Raharuhi's attempts to control the position.
Raharuhi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bobblehead jumps into side control!
Raharuhi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bobblehead. #SUB2#
Bobblehead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raharuhi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead looks up at the clock and then as Raharuhi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bobblehead smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Raharuhi wants to control but Bobblehead postures up.
Bobblehead wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Bobblehead sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raharuhi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Bobblehead moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bobblehead working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bobblehead trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
Bobblehead tries to score with some ground and pound. Raharuhi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobblehead working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bobblehead is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well.
Bobblehead tries to advance to mount but Raharuhi denies him.
Bobblehead creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobblehead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raharuhi is doing well to control the position and prevent Bobblehead from advancing to side control.
Bobblehead is looking to take a break and control but Raharuhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raharuhi is positioning himself well to prevent Bobblehead advancing to mount.
Bobblehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raharuhi moves into full guard.
Raharuhi pulls Bobblehead in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobblehead from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Bobblehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Raharuhi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobblehead is one step ahead there.
Bobblehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bobblehead trying to control but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobblehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bobblehead 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#
Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Bobblehead finds it's target.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobblehead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Good exchange - Bobblehead coming out on top.
Raharuhi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raharuhi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobblehead misses with a takedown attempt - Raharuhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good leg kick by Bobblehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Bobblehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bobblehead backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobblehead defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but Raharuhi shows good takedown defense.
Bobblehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.#T2#
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown.
Taine Raharuhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bobblehead misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharuhi cracks Bobblehead with an open hand slap.
Bobblehead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Bobblehead's belly button to the back.
Bobblehead tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
A shot to the body from Raharuhi misses #TD2#
and Bobblehead counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Raharuhi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bobblehead is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Raharuhi.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobblehead is trying to drag Raharuhi to the mat but Raharuhi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobblehead avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Raharuhi working Bobblehead over with knees to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobblehead.
Bobblehead prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Bobblehead pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bobblehead.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Bobblehead blocks it.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Bobblehead's ribcage. Bobblehead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobblehead's elbow.
Bobblehead prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Bobblehead tightens his grip and picks Raharuhi up, before dumping him to the ground. Raharuhi manages to land in guard. #ES#
Raharuhi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bobblehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Nice body punch from Bobblehead.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobblehead lands with a right hand.
Bobblehead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharuhi is fending him off so far but Bobblehead persists. Nope, Raharuhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobblehead looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Raharuhi moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bobblehead or not.
Bobblehead scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobblehead throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi 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#
Bobblehead lands with a right hand.
Raharuhi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bobblehead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Bobblehead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bobblehead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raharuhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bobblehead in his tracks.
Bobblehead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Bobblehead with a nice cross.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown but Raharuhi shows good takedown defense.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bobblehead.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi motions for Bobblehead to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobblehead scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bobblehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobblehead throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there #TD2#
and Bobblehead counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobblehead working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead drops an elbow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Bobblehead throws a strike but Raharuhi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raharuhi is pulling down on Bobblehead's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobblehead, at least for the moment.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead is fighting to break Raharuhi's control of his arms but Raharuhi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bobblehead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead is in close to Raharuhi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raharuhi wants to sweep here but Bobblehead controlling him for the moment.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Raharuhi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bobblehead is stalling in the full guard.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raharuhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raharuhi is pulling down on Bobblehead's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Bobblehead was well out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Bobblehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bobblehead momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Bobblehead lands a head shot.
Bobblehead misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bobblehead. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Bobblehead misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobblehead throws a front kick that sends Raharuhi stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobblehead misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bobblehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobblehead 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead 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: GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Raharuhi throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
McGee throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
McGee misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Raharuhi 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.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
McGee thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
McGee moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raharuhi. That did some damage!
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as McGee blocks the leg kick.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
As Raharuhi looks to move away, McGee throws a big counter combo but Raharuhi just gets out of the way.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGee avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from McGee.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
Nice defenses there by McGee.#T2#
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.#CL#
McGee moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
McGee blocks an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee blocks a body shot from Raharuhi. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
McGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Raharuhi.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee 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.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGee.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Raharuhi in a clinch.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee 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.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
Raharuhi tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi. #BC#
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from McGee.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from McGee finds it's target.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
McGee wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from McGee.
McGee cracks Raharuhi with an open hand slap.
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!
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
McGee is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like McGee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
McGee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
Raharuhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGee misses with a head kick.
McGee swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonerz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raharuhi motions for McGee to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
McGee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow McGee down.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee. #T3#
Raharuhi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGee throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
McGee throws out a powerful jab.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
McGee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi cracks McGee with a good jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Raharuhi punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by McGee.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
McGee walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGee moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raharuhi 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.#CL2#
Boma clinches up with Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Boma avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Raharuhi.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Boma.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi is working Boma over against the cage.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Boma's 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!
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi leaning against his opponent.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Boma. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Boma avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Boma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raharuhi trying to land knees to the body.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Boma will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Boma gets a clinch.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi presses Boma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi'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.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boma 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.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land. #T1##BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Boma. Boma maintains the clinch.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boma presses Raharuhi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Raharuhi.
Boma lands a shot to the body.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is leaning against Boma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Boma.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Mark Boma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow. #T3#
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi taking a breather.
Boma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a knee to the head.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi. #T4#
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
A short left from Boma.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Boma.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Boma misses with some punches.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Boma.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Raharuhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Boma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Boma steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Boma.#T1#
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
A little jabbing left from Boma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Boma.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boma lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Boma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raharuhi, pushing him back against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands a left hand.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma working aggressively here.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Boma misses with some punches.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma misses with some punches. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow. #T4#
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma lands a right hand.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
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!
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boma working aggressively here.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Boma works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boma 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#815 Fungus v Kassim
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Ricard.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Ricard checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body kick.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Ricard down.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Ricard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi lands a jab-cross combination.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raharuhi under the eye.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown but Raharuhi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ricard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.#T2#
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raharuhi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Ricard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharuhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Ricard has a takedown stuffed.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Ricard shakes it off.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Ricard's knee but Ricard avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ricard throws a solid leg kick but Raharuhi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricard.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick. #TD#
Ricard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to full guard.
Raharuhi is trying to maintain the position but Ricard is very close to passing his half guard.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Raharuhi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Raharuhi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raharuhi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raharuhi sees it coming and defends easily.
Ricard trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
Raharuhi is trying to maintain the position but Ricard is very close to passing his half guard.
Ricard is taking a breather. Raharuhi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ricard stalling away here and it's allowed Raharuhi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Raharuhi is retaining full guard.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Raharuhi.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharuhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricard checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ricard misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Ricard lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Ricard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricard down.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi wants to slow Ricard down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Ricard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raharuhi sprawls and moves away.
Ricard scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Ricard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the body
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Raharuhi throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raharuhi's waist but Raharuhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
Ricard misses the jab.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ricard misses its target.
Ricard checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Ricard both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricard cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg. #TD#
Raharuhi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Raharuhi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Raharuhi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ricard controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raharuhi is keeping the position for now.
Raharuhi seems keen to control Ricard's posture.
Ricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Raharuhi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ricard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ricard postures up.
Raharuhi keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Ricard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricard down.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi throws a head kick but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard attempts a counter takedown but Raharuhi avoids it well and moves away.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Ricard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricard stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.#T1#
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Ricard closes the distance and pushes Raharuhi back into the cage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Ricard tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ricard fails to land.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Ricard pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Raharuhi is sitting in close to Ricard's body. Ricard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Raharuhi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Raharuhi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ricard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Farboleous Ricard, 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: GAMMA#812 Fungus v Damagon
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi scores with a head kick. Daghammar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daghammar 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.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Daghammar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Daghammar takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Daghammar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Daghammar checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Daghammar catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daghammar's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
It looked like Daghammar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Daghammar tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi 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. #T3#
Daghammar looks for a takedown but Raharuhi sprawls well.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Raharuhi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raharuhi wants it to stay on the feet.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Daghammar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Daghammar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range. #T4#
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Daghammar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daghammar slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Raharuhi wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daghammar connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Daghammar takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raharuhi catches Daghammar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daghammar rather than just go for the knockout.
Daghammar lands a two punch combo.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. #T1#
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar cracks Raharuhi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Daghammar gets the takedown into side control.
Daghammar misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raharuhi struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Daghammar.#T2#
Daghammar cracks Raharuhi with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi sneaks back into half guard.
Raharuhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daghammar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daghammar's back!
Daghammar trying to control the action but Raharuhi just sinks the hooks in.
Raharuhi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Daghammar's body.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Raharuhi tries to keep control of the position but Daghammar is staying busy.
Raharuhi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daghammar.
Daghammar is trying to get back to his feet but Raharuhi has full control of the position and if anything, Daghammar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raharuhi lands shots from the back.
Daghammar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raharuhi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daghammar.
Raharuhi trying to control momentarily.
Raharuhi controls the action.
Daghammar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daghammar just trying to survive but Raharuhi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi walks into a stiff left hand from Daghammar.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raharuhi - that will leave a mark!
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
No joy there for Daghammar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raharuhi.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Daghammar is wise to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Daghammar lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi pushes Daghammar away with a front kick.#T1#
Daghammar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raharuhi tries to avoid it but Daghammar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raharuhi to the ground. Raharuhi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar darts in looking for a takedown but Raharuhi gets double underhooks and turns Daghammar into the cage.
Daghammar slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daghammar scores with a three punch combo!
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar shoots in and drives through. Raharuhi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Daghammar.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Daghammar lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raharuhi - that will leave a mark!
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Raharuhi lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Daghammar jumps back.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Daghammar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Daghammar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Daghammar's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Our winner, Taine Raharuhi, 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.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Fring misses with a low kick.
Fring misses with a hook
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Fring throws a right hand that misses
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Fring blocks the leg kick.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
Fring slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Fring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fring.
Fring misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fring under the eye.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Fring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fring slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Fring checks it.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Fring misses with a low kick. #T1#
Fring connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fring takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raharuhi punishes Fring's body with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Fring.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fring throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Fring fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi cracks Fring with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fring lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fring.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fring catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fring with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharuhi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fring.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fring lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Fring throws a body kick.
Fring 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.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Fring. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Fring throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fring lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Fring moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Fring misses with a wild combination.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Fring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fring lands a right hook to the body.
Fring lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fring throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fring is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fring doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Fring appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi jabs at Fring's body.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fring rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Fring throws a front kick that sends Raharuhi stumbling back into the cage.
Fring throws a one two combo.
Fring has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fring there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fring misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fring walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Fring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Fring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Raharuhi swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fring keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fring misses with a head kick.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Fring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Fring swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fring takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Fring ducks down to avoid it.
Fring slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fring doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi works Fring's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.#T1#
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Fring throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Fring connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fring misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fring moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Fring's ribs.
Fring tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi jabs Fring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fring looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Fring down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi. #T2#
Raharuhi connects with a single shot there.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Raharuhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Fring blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fring on the side of the head.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Raharuhi misses. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Fring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fring misses with a body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Decent striking displayed by Fring there.
Fring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Fring's ribs.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Fring swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Fring misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Fring's leg but Fring calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
Fring moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Fring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring's corner calls for a 1-2. Fring obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fring with a body shot.#T4#
Fring connects with a looping right hand.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fring can pounce on him.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi tries to work over Fring's front leg with a kick but Fring checks it.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Fring swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fring darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fring punishes Raharuhi's body with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fring doesn't seem bothered though.
Fring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fring scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fring.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi ducks right into an uppercut from Fring.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fring lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fring.
Fring misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Fring ducks down to avoid it.
Fring tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Fring throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Fring is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Fring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Fring scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Fring's knee but Fring avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring throws a leg kick which misses Raharuhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raharuhi tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Fring checks it
and Fring counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raharuhi's knee momentarily.
Fring misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fring throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fring.#T1#
Fring looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Fring misses
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fring.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Fring misses its intended target.
Fring scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a three punch combo!
Raharuhi misses with a wild combination.
Fring misses with an uppercut.
Fring backing away here, and Raharuhi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fring.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fring.
Fring goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Fring throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fring manages to avoid it.
A big left from Fring misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Fring as he connects with a hook.
Fring looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Fring down.
Fring checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring misses with a body shot.
Fring misses with a jab to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Fring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring misses with a low kick. #T3#
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fring checks it well.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Fring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi 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.
Fring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Fring's head.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fring's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Fring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fring moves out of range of the body kick.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Fring's head but Fring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring throws a leg kick which misses Raharuhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raharuhi tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Fring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fring.
An inside leg kick from Fring misses.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fring slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Fring's body.
Fring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Raharuhi defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Fring strikes.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Fring tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Fring lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Fring - just one landing.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!

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 Gustavo Fring.
I think Raharuhi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A relieved looking Taine Raharuhi 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: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkemenchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elkemenchi.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
Elkemenchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharuhi is fending him off so far but Elkemenchi persists. Nope, Raharuhi circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but Raharuhi gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the ropes.
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Elkemenchi was well out of range.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi motions for Elkemenchi to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Elkemenchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raharuhi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raharuhi taking a bit of punishment here - Elkemenchi scoring with strikes.
Raharuhi can't do much from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
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Elkemenchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Elkemenchi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elkemenchi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raharuhi is looking for a sweep.
Raharuhi wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Raharuhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raharuhi down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elkemenchi is putting a hurting on Raharuhi here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Elkemenchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raharuhi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raharuhi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
Elkemenchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well.
Raharuhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Raharuhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Raharuhi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
That's time! Elkemenchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Raharuhi is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Raharuhi's guard.
Elkemenchi stopping the sweep attempt from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elkemenchi postures up in Raharuhi's guard and throws a big left but Raharuhi blocks it.
Elkemenchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raharuhi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi trying to move into half guard but instead Raharuhi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Elkemenchi pulls Raharuhi in close to prevent any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Raharuhi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raharuhi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raharuhi not doing much here.
Elkemenchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raharuhi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raharuhi's back!#T2##SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Raharuhi is controlling his hands well.
Raharuhi trying to control the position but Elkemenchi manages to sink in the hooks.
Elkemenchi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
I really don't envy Raharuhi right now. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Raharuhi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Elkemenchi.
I really don't envy Raharuhi right now.
Elkemenchi is not going to allow Raharuhi to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Raharuhi is really stuck here.
Elkemenchi avoiding Raharuhi 's attempts to control his hands.
Elkemenchi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Raharuhi's head.
You can see the frustration on Raharuhi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Can Raharuhi hold on?! Elkemenchi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Elkemenchi has the hooks in. Raharuhi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Elkemenchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Elkemenchi cracks Raharuhi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Raharuhi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Raharuhi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Raharuhi is working to get back to half guard.
Raharuhi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raharuhi wants to hold on but Elkemenchi pushes him away.#SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Raharuhi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Raharuhi!
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkemenchi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that second round.
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#
Good work by Elkemenchi as he checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Elkemenchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkemenchi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elkemenchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Raharuhi, which made it look bad.
A big right from Elkemenchi misses.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown attempt from Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi takes one on the button.
Raharuhi works Elkemenchi's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy body shot
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkemenchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raharuhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkemenchi moves away.
Elkemenchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Elkemenchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Elkemenchi off the ropes and back into range.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elkemenchi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elkemenchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lunges at Elkemenchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkemenchi's hand.
Raharuhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elkemenchi checks it well.
Elkemenchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Elkemenchi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Elkemenchi throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Elkemenchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raharuhi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
An out of breath Taine Raharuhi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Birthday Bash 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Raharuhi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tszyu takes a step back to recover.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Tszyu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu lands a high kick!
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Jab by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.#T1#
Raharuhi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tszyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
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!
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Raharuhi cracks Tszyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu. #T2#
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
A punch combination from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Tszyu had a free shot at his head there.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Raharuhi. #T3#
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raharuhi with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Tszyu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tszyu jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tszyu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu looks to land a combination. Raharuhi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tszyu lands a lovely overhand right.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raharuhi backs up against the cage.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Tszyu was not able to check.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Tszyu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Raharuhi as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu misses with a knee to the head.
Taine Raharuhi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tszyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Raharuhi has double underhooks. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Tszyu's front leg. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Raharuhi throws a quick counter head kick but Tszyu was just out of range.#T3#
Tszyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tszyu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tszyu. Raharuhi shrugs it off though.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.#CL2#
Tszyu darts in and clinches Raharuhi up against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
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 left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Tszyu tries to circle away but Raharuhi has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tszyu throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Tszyu throws a big counter head kick but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Tszyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Tszyu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Raharuhi to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raharuhi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.#CL2#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Tszyu. Tszyu maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raharuhi is defending well for now.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Raharuhi pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raharuhi.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Tszyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi catches Tszyu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tszyu's head backwards.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T3#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
Tszyu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Jab, jab by Raharuhi - just one landing.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Raharuhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
As Tszyu backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tszyu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi catches Tszyu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fails to land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kostya Tszyu spoke after the fight, saying 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Fighter slips under a jab.
Raharuhi lands a front kick.
Fighter lands with a straight right. Raharuhi didn't see that one coming.
Fighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Fighter.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Fighter slams his shin into Raharuhi's torso.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Fighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fighter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Fighter finds it's target.#T1#
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter with a jab.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Fighter works the jab nicely.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter. That's going to slow Raharuhi down. #TD#
Raharuhi gets caught flat footed, as Fighter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Fighter is looking to advance position but Raharuhi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Raharuhi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fighter has worked his arm free - good work by Fighter! #T2#
Fighter tries to bench press Raharuhi off him but Raharuhi keeps the position.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Raharuhi is defending against the submission attempts here by Fighter. #SUB#
Fighter seems to be working for a kimura but Raharuhi defends the submission attempt.
Raharuhi wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Fighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Raharuhi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raharuhi trying to hold on to Fighter's head to control him but Fighter postures up.
Fighter controlling the pace. #SUB#
Fighter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raharuhi is just riding it out for now. Fighter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fighter seems to be looking for submissions.
Raharuhi is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Raharuhi!
The referee warns Raharuhi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raharuhi regains half guard.
Raharuhi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Raharuhi is looking to improve his position.
Raharuhi is looking to control Fighter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raharuhi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fighter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raharuhi defends it well.
Fighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter 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#
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Fighter swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
No joy there for Raharuhi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Fighter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raharuhi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Raharuhi wants to control but Fighter postures up.
Fighter trying to control the position but Raharuhi is working away.
Raharuhi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Raharuhi is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Raharuhi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Street Fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Raharuhi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Raharuhi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fighter trying to control but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Raharuhi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fighter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fighter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raharuhi wants to control but Fighter is having none of it.
Raharuhi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fighter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fighter content just to control the position here. #T2#
Raharuhi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raharuhi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fighter has hold of Raharuhi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Raharuhi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raharuhi is looking to escape.
Fighter tries to push Raharuhi's head away but Raharuhi is holding on tight.#T3##SUB#
Fighter is working for a guillotine from mount but Raharuhi frees his head quite easily.
Raharuhi tries to hold on but Fighter postures up.
Raharuhi working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Fighter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fighter is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Raharuhi tries to lock up and control but Fighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fighter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Raharuhi is looking to improve his position but Fighter isn't that keen on the idea.
Fighter content just to control the position here.
Fighter looking to control but Raharuhi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fighter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Raharuhi counters by clinching up.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fighter gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Raharuhi holds him up against the cage and eventually Fighter drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fighter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raharuhi tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Fighter jumps guard and drags Raharuhi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fighter pulls Raharuhi in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raharuhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raharuhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Raharuhi from controlling successfully.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Fighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter's head. #T3#
Fighter throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter.
Raharuhi walks into a straight right hand from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy body kick from Fighter
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter misses with a body kick.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Fighter.
Fighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raharuhi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter tries to land a front kick but Raharuhi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Fighter's legs.
Fighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raharuhi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter misses the jab.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi 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.
Fighter slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Street Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
Post fight, an emotional Street Fighter said 'The only underdog on the whole card? GTFO and gimme my 12K and Louie his 10Gs.'.

Event: CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Vila takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Raharuhi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vila manages to circle out of the way.
Vila looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Vila swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Vila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Vila tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila lands a nice hook to Raharuhi's body. Raharuhi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vila finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with an inside leg kick.
Vila swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T1#
Vila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vila throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Vila.
It appears Raharuhi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vila looks to land a body kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vila's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi 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.
Vila throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
Vila checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Vila is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vila tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Vila lands a head shot.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.#T4#
Vila connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
Raharuhi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vila at a distance.
Vila throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila slips under a jab.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Vila sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vila slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Vila jabs Raharuhi right on the nose. Raharuhi blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Vila's ribcage but misses.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi ducks right into an uppercut from Vila.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Vila is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vila misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Vila.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Vila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vila throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a low kick.
As Vila tries to get set, Raharuhi tries to push him back and clinch up but Vila manages to avoid the attempt.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
A punch combination from Vila misses.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy head kick and Vila moves out of range easily.
Vila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Vila avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Vila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila misses with a body kick.
Vila throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Vila misses with a body shot. #T2#
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joan Vila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Good shot there by Vila.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Vila backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A left lands for Vila.
Vila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vila. #T3#
Vila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Vila throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vila misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily.
Vila takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vila.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Vila seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Vila counters with a one-two to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Raharuhi catches Vila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vila looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joan Vila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Vila misses.
Vila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vila. That did some damage!
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vila moves away.
Vila steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raharuhi. That one must have hurt.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
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!
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Vila misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi tries to move into range but Vila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
Vila lands with a nice combination. Raharuhi backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Raharuhi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Vila throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Vila throws a body kick.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Vila tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Vila lands a jab.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but Raharuhi avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Vila.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Vila.
Raharuhi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Vila.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Vila's knee but Vila avoids it well.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.
A head kick from Vila lands but Raharuhi takes it in his stride.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Vila.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Vila throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joan Vila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vila misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Raharuhi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vila struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Vila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vila.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilas head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vila working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila is looking to break free of the clinch but Raharuhi has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Vila 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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.
In defeat, Joan Vila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.

Event: AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Raharuhi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for McGee.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharuhi jabs at McGee's body.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGee 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.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
McGee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee walks into a left hand.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance. #T1#
Raharuhi moves out of range as McGee strikes.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGee 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.#CL2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGee.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from McGee.
A nice left hand lands by McGee. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Raharuhi is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi throws an elbow but it misses.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
McGee has hold of one of Raharuhi's legs. Raharuhi is fighting the takedown attempt but McGee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Raharuhi is pulling down on McGee's head. It's preventing any offense from McGee, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee postures up and lands a big shot to Raharuhi's brow.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
McGee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raharuhi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raharuhi wants to sweep but no luck.
McGee trying to control but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
McGee is fighting to break Raharuhi's control of his arms but Raharuhi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee distracts Raharuhi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee throwing strikes from guard but Raharuhi blocks nicely.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharuhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee preventing the sweep.
Raharuhi pulls McGee in to control the position.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raharuhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGee won't allow Raharuhi to sweep him here.
Raharuhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharuhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
McGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonerz McGee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGee avoids it.
McGee connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGee slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Raharuhi closes the distance and clinches.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from McGee.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonerz McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi. #T2#
Raharuhi lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks McGee off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGee walks into a jab.
McGee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raharuhi lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Raharuhi slips a jab from McGee.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGee.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
McGee tries to land a body kick
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGee blocks a jab.
Raharuhi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Raharuhi takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.#CL2#
McGee clinches up with Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Raharuhi. #CUT#
It looks like Bonerz McGee has been cut.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McGee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
Raharuhi is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee winds up and cracks Raharuhi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raharuhi is looking to get back to full guard here but McGee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Raharuhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
McGee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raharuhi tries to bench press McGee off him but McGee keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by McGee.
Raharuhi keeping his opponent close.
Raharuhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGee in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGee in side control, throwing shots but Raharuhi defends.
McGee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raharuhi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Raharuhi is trying to improve his position.
McGee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raharuhi keeping his opponent close.
McGee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
McGee working the body and head with strikes.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Raharuhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raharuhi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
McGee is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well. #SUB2#
McGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raharuhi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
McGee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Raharuhi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGee.
McGee lands a few punches from side control.
Raharuhi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGee trying to control the position but Raharuhi is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raharuhi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bonerz McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGee 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Bonerz McGee!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Bonerz McGee!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Bonerz McGee!

Bonerz McGee wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Bonerz McGee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AEW 27
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.#CL#
Nakano has Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Nakano's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakano connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi wants to slow Nakano down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi jabs Nakano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Nakano seems unphased.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakano scores with a head kick. Raharuhi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakano cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Raharuhi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Raharuhi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raharuhi.
Nakano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakano slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
As Raharuhi tries to get set, Nakano tries to push him back and clinch up but Raharuhi manages to avoid the attempt.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakano. That did some damage!#T3#
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Nakano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakano misses with a kick to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Nakano tries to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raharuhi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakano looks to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakano pushes Raharuhi away with a front kick.#T4#
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Raharuhi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakano misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Nakano.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Raharuhi.
Nakano looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Nakano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakano down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nakano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Nakano misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi takes one to the chin there.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Nakano slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
It looked like Nakano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakano.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Nakano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakano steps away.#T1#
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Raharuhi misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Nakano's front leg.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Nakano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakano misses the target.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a push kick but Nakano slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Nakano finds it's target.
Nakano scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakano wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakano moves out of range as Raharuhi throws a body kick.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Nakano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back to recover.
Nakano doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away. #T3#
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raharuhi tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Nakano.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Nakano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Nakano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raharuhi under the eye.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Raharuhi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakano. Nakano obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Nakano moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakano's hands.
Nakano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Raharuhi tries to land a body kick
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nakano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raharuhi cracks Nakano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nakano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano lands a jab.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Nakano's body.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Nakano jumps back.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Nakano misses.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Nakano.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Raharuhi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nakano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Nakano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Nakano clinches up against the cage.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Raharuhi as the two fighters clinch.
Nakano looking to stall.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi cracks Nakano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano clobbers Raharuhi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Nakano moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raharuhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Raharuhi trying to land knees to the body.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Nakano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakano.

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 Naoyuki Nakano.
I think Raharuhi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoyuki Nakano!

Event: AEW 22
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tektas is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Tektas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tektas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Tektas.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tektas slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Tektas throws a body kick.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tektas avoided it.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tektas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
A clash of legs there as Tektas blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown. Raharuhi fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tektas throwing strikes from guard but Raharuhi blocks nicely.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Raharuhi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tektas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raharuhi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tektas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tektas is fighting to break Raharuhi's control of his arms but Raharuhi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharuhi wants to control the position but Tektas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tektas wants to control but Raharuhi is keeping him busy.
Raharuhi keeping control of the position.
Nice strikes from Tektas there.
Raharuhi is looking to improve his position.
Tektas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raharuhi is refusing to be controlled, as Tektas sits in half guard.
Tektas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raharuhi to regain full guard.
Raharuhi is trying to hold Tektas in close to prevent damage but Tektas has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Tektas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raharuhi is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raharuhi trying to control but Tektas postures up.
Raharuhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tektas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tektas's back!
Tektas trying to control the action but Raharuhi just sinks the hooks in.
Raharuhi controlling well, preventing Tektas from escaping the position.
Raharuhi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Raharuhi is looking to control Tektas but Tektas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Tektas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T4#
Raharuhi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raharuhi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tektas turns into Raharuhi and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas throwing strikes from guard but Raharuhi blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Tektas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raharuhi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raharuhi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrius Tektas 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#
Nice body punch from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Raharuhi does no damage.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Tektas tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tektas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Tektas scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Tektas's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tektas.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Tektas ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas thinks about the counter body kick.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Tektas knows he should have avoided that one.
Tektas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tektas misses with the body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tektas. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tektas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tektas scores with the left hand. Raharuhi knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Raharuhi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tektas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demetrius Tektas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tektas misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Tektas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Tektas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tektas swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Tektas checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tektas is out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tektas's hands.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Tektas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Tektas's head. #T4#
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tektas misses with a body kick.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Tektas tries to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi shakes him off and moves away.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tektas.
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Tektas looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Tektas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tektas checks it well.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Tektas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raharuhi wants to get back to his feet but Tektas is dominant here and he's now got Raharuhi's back!
Tektas controlling well, preventing Raharuhi from escaping the position.
Tektas controlling from the back.
Demetrius Tektas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raharuhi trying to control the position but Tektas manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Tektas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tektas missing with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tektas's guard. Nice work there by Raharuhi.
Tektas working a defensive guard but Raharuhi passes into half guard. #T1#
Tektas is trying to maintain the position but Raharuhi is very close to passing his half guard.
Raharuhi is trying to control the action in half guard but Tektas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tektas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raharuhi is working away from the top position though.
Raharuhi is looking to advance position but Tektas won't allow it.
Tektas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raharuhi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raharuhi's back!
Will Tektas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Raharuhi rolls, trying to escape but Tektas keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Raharuhi wants to control his opponent's hands but Tektas gets his hands free.
Raharuhi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tektas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tektas keeps control of the position as Raharuhi tries to break free.
Raharuhi turns into Tektas and is now in his guard.
Raharuhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raharuhi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Tektas has his hands on Raharuhi's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Raharuhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raharuhi is pushing down on Tektas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tektas is fighting to maintain full guard but Raharuhi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tektas is looking to control Raharuhi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tektas avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Tektas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raharuhi pushes down on Tektas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tektas is trying to maintain the position but Raharuhi is very close to passing his half guard.
Tektas moves into full guard.
Raharuhi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas is trying to keep Raharuhi in close.
Raharuhi trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

Event: EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hibbert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Hibbert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Hibbert ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Raharuhi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hibbert to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Raharuhi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raharuhi throws an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hibbert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Hibbert gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
Hibbert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raharuhi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hibbert can turn it around.#BC#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Hibbert scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hibbert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Hibbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Hibbert tries to avoid it.
Hibbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hibbert counters with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hibbert avoided it.#TD2#
Hibbert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raharuhi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hibbert is in Raharuhi's guard.
Raharuhi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Raharuhi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hibbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hibbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibbert slips nicely into half guard.
Hibbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raharuhi wants to improve his position but Hibbert is controlling well.
Hibbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raharuhi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hibbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Raharuhi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raharuhi wants to control but Hibbert is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hibbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Raharuhi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raharuhi wants to improve his position but Hibbert is controlling well.
Hibbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharuhi keeps working.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hibbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hibbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Raharuhi!
Hibbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Hibbert saw that one coming.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Hibbert
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hibbert misses with a double jab
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Hibbert staying out of range there.
Hibbert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hibbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hibbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hibbert clinches with his opponent.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Hibbert taking a breather.
Raharuhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
A body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but Hibbert blocks it.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hibbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raharuhi is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raharuhi misses with some punches. #T2#
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Raharuhi is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Hibbert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hibbert misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Hibbert lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hibbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raharuhi slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Hibbert looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hibbert tries to clinch up.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Hibbert moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Hibbert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hibbert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hibbert has time to react.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Raharuhi. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hibbert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Hibbert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hibbert swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Hibbert's defenses.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Hibbert's ribs.
Raharuhi catches Hibbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Hibbert misses with a jab to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lands with a kick to the temple. Hibbert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Hibbert throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Hibbert sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hibbert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Hibbert moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Hibbert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raharuhi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hibbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Hibbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raharuhi trying to control the position.
Raharuhi wants to sweep here but Hibbert controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hibbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hibbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raharuhi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raharuhi controlling the position.
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Raharuhi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hibbert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hibbert drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raharuhi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Raharuhi trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hibbert looking to control.
Raharuhi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hibbert's guard.
Hibbert is pressing down on Raharuhi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hibbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hibbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hibbert trying to keep a closed guard but Raharuhi is proving a slippery customer.
Tony Hibbert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raharuhi won't allow Hibbert to sweep him here.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raharuhi wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Raharuhi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raharuhi stops Hibbert from standing up.
Raharuhi wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hibbert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hibbert doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Hibbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hibbert also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Hibbert's ribs.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hibbert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raharuhi misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hibbert counters by clinching up.
Raharuhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hibbert tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raharuhi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A very excited looking Taine Raharuhi 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: EMP Steve vs Graves
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duranto.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duranto scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Duranto pushes Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duranto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Duranto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raharuhi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Duranto takes the fight into the clinch.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Duranto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duranto just leaning against Raharuhi, taking a breather.
Raharuhi trying to land knees to the body.
Duranto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto looking to stall.
I was talking to Duranto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duranto.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi works Duranto's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Duranto takes the fight into the clinch.
Duranto working aggressively here.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duranto avoids it.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
Duranto lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duranto blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming.#T3#
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Raharuhi catches Duranto right on the button with a cross.
Duranto misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duranto tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Duranto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
Raharuhi doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi clobbers Duranto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
Raharuhi wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raharuhi under the eye.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Raharuhi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Duranto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharuhi.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duranto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Duranto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto throws a front kick aimed at Raharuhi's knee but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Duranto blocks the body kick.
Duranto throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duranto.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Raharuhi jumps back.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range. #T1#
Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duranto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duranto is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Duranto saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duranto.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Duranto misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi wants to slow Duranto down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Raharuhi slips a jab from Duranto.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duranto.
Duranto throws a big counter combination but Raharuhi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duranto is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Duranto with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duranto is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Raharuhi tries to work over Duranto's front leg with a kick but Duranto checks it.
Raharuhi cracks Duranto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duranto tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Raharuhi cracks Duranto with a good jab.
Duranto 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.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raharuhi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
A big left from Raharuhi misses. #T3#
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Duranto throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Duranto looks to land a body kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Duranto takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Duranto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Duranto lands with a cross.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Duranto.#T4#
Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi wants to slow Duranto down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duranto is looking to clinch.
Duranto misses with a straight right.
Duranto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duranto.
Duranto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duranto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duranto throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duranto 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 Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duranto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Duranto off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duranto.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duranto. Duranto obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Duranto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Duranto wants to clinch.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duranto lands an overhand right.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Duranto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raharuhi just manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Duranto.
Duranto tries to clinch there but Raharuhi circles away. #T2#
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duranto tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Duranto.
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Duranto's front leg.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
A little feinted left hand from Duranto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Duranto.
Duranto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Duranto cracks Raharuhi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Duranto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duranto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Raharuhi connects with a single shot there.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duranto 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.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duranto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duranto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
Well Duranto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Yaj's leg but Yaj calmly moves out of range.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yaj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Raharuhi moves into range and clinches up with Yaj.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yaj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj avoids a wild elbow strike from Raharuhi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raharuhi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Raharuhi throws a lazy uppercut
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaj really felt that one!
Yaj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Yaj.#T3#
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yaj is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raharuhi punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Yaj swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Yaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yaj. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raharuhi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body kick.
Raharuhi is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Yaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. Raharuhi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj throws a big counter combination but Raharuhi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raharuhi thumps Yaj with a low kick.#T1#
Yaj swinging wildly here.
Yaj moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Yaj misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
Yaj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yaj under the eye.#T2#
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj 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.
Raharuhi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi lands with a slapping head kick.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thumps Yaj with a low kick.
Yaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yaj's knee momentarily.
Yaj takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Yaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Yaj's head.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi scores with a nice body kick.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Yaj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Yaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaj down.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharuhi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Yaj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaj down.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj is looking for a counter combo.
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yaj is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Yaj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Yaj moves his leg out of the way.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yaj checks it well.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
CM Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Yaj throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaj steps away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yaj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a push kick.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi works over Yaj's head and body with a nice combination.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
A quick step to the side and Yaj tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Van Rijn missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Van Rijn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn jabs at Raharuhi's body.#CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi stuns Van Rijn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raharuhi's head.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi. #T1#
Van Rijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Van Rijn. Those never looked like landing.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi. #CL2#
Raharuhi pushes Van Rijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Raharuhi is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rijn presses Raharuhi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi misses with an elbow strike.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Rijn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Van Rijn tries to move into range but Raharuhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Van Rijn only half commits. #CL#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn avoids a wild elbow strike from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Raharuhi tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Raharuhi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi misses with a knee to the head.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Raharuhi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Van Rijn's ribcage. Van Rijn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rijn avoids the damage to the body.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raharuhi is working Van Rijn over against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a right hook 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!
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Van Rijn. #CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rijn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Rijn misses with a hook
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Rijn circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn throws a series of strikes that have Raharuhi backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Raharuhi and move into the clinch.
Raharuhi 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!
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Van Rijn misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Rijn's head backwards.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left. #T2#
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg 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!#CL#
Raharuhi tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn presses Raharuhi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Raharuhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a knee to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Morales vs Dexi
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Duranto tries to land a front kick but Raharuhi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duranto is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Duranto misses with a jab to the body
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Duranto's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duranto, right into the meat.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Duranto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duranto misses 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!
Duranto defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat. #T1#
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Duranto jumps back.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duranto's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duranto tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Duranto blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Duranto.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #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!
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duranto misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duranto moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Raharuhi!
Duranto throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
Duranto lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duranto slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Duranto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Duranto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3##CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Duranto. Duranto maintains the clinch.
Duranto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi 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.
As Raharuhi backs away, Duranto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Duranto counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duranto looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Duranto blocks it well.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Duranto.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Duranto's leg but Duranto calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duranto throws a good cross that connects.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto tries to clinch up.#T4#
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raharuhi has time to react.
Duranto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Duranto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
A jab lands there for Duranto.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
Duranto is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharuhi misses with a body kick.
Duranto tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Duranto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi thumps Duranto with a low kick.
Duranto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
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#
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duranto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Duranto avoids it with no problem.
Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Duranto lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Duranto's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.#T1#
Duranto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duranto's calf.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Duranto moves out of range easily.
As Raharuhi backs away, Duranto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi punishes Duranto's body with a nice straight punch.
Duranto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duranto misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Duranto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raharuhi's calf.
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!
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head.
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Duranto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duranto lands a lovely overhand right.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto.
Raharuhi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
As Raharuhi tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Raharuhi manages to avoid the attempt.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Duranto misses its intended target.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duranto scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duranto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duranto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto blocks the body kick.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Duranto throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Duranto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duranto's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Duranto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duranto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Duranto thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg 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!
Raharuhi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Raharuhi settles back down.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi tries to land a front kick but Duranto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Duranto throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Duranto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raharuhi. That did some damage!
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Duranto.
Duranto connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Duranto gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Raharuhi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duranto eats them both and turns towards Raharuhi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Raharuhi blocks the leg kick.
Duranto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Duranto misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Duranto misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi works over Duranto's head and body with a nice combination.
Duranto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Duranto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Duranto's leg. Duranto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi tests Duranto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Raharuhi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duranto. That one must have hurt.
Duranto takes one on the button.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice 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!#CL#
Duranto has managed to clinch. #T2#
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Duranto avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raharuhi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raharuhi as Duranto tries to tie him up. #BC#
Duranto breaks from the clinch.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duranto slips a jab from Raharuhi.
It appears Duranto was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Duranto avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Duranto avoiding damage as Raharuhi throws knees to the body.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Duranto has him pressed against the cage.
Duranto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Duranto misses with some punches.
Raharuhi blocking some punches. #T3#
Duranto prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duranto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duranto.
Duranto is looking to control Raharuhi's arms but Raharuhi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage.
Duranto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Duranto lands a left hand.
Duranto blocks an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
Duranto is trying to stall.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberto Duranto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duranto lands a left hand. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Duranto tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Raharuhi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duranto slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duranto is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi stuns Duranto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Duranto closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
Duranto misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
I've got Raharuhi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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.
Roberto Duranto was interviewed post fight and said 'So you forget to set my sliders.. Didnt you, Gutz?'.

Event: ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019

#R1#
Bamalog moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Bamalog checks it
and Bamalog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Bamalog has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog sizes up Raharuhi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bamalog.
Bamalog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamalog throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Bamalog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him. #T1#
Bamalog moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Bamalog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raharuhi just manages to avoid it.
Bamalog takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Bamalog fakes the leg kick and cracks Raharuhi in the body.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bamalog avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Raharuhi throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Raharuhi lands an overhand right.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raharuhi.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Bamalog jumps back.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog. #T3#
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bamalog scores with a spinning back kick!
Bamalog misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi tries to work over Bamalog's front leg with a kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raharuhi punishes Bamalog's body with a nice straight punch.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. Raharuhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Raharuhi with a hook.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Bamalog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bamalog checks a leg kick.
Bamalog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Bamalog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bamalog lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Bamalog lands a front kick.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bamalog.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Raharuhi scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raharuhi throws a head kick but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi sizes up Bamalog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bamalog jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Bamalog 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.
Bamalog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bamalog throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Bamalog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. #T1#
Raharuhi walks into a jab.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Bamalog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi misses with a series of wild punches.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
Bamalog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bamalog.
Bamalog moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range. #T2#
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi 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.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamalog moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bamalog finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Jab from Bamalog.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Bamalog avoids it with no problem.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Bamalog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Bamalog scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
And Bamalog counters with a quick kick to the body but Raharuhi blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bamalog. #T3#
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog scores with a body shot.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bamalog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bamalog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi 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.
Bamalog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bamalog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bamalog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bamalog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Bamalog throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamalog connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bamalog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharuhi scrambles back to his feet.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamalog misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Bamalog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharuhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bamalog quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bamalog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.
Bamalog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Bamalog throws a body kick.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut
and Bamalog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raharuhi thinking.
Bamalog tries to land a front kick but Raharuhi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bamalog lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Bamalog moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi walks into a straight right hand from Bamalog.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Raharuhi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bamalog to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Bamalog slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Bamalog is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Bamalog as he checks the leg kick.
Bamalog pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Bamalog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid body kick from Bamalog.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Bamalog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Bamalog walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bamalog slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Bamalog misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Bamalog's leg but Bamalog calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Bamalog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamalog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi blocks a leg kick.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog. #T4#
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Bamalog throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Bamalog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bamalog lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bamalog swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi tries to bum rush Bamalog with a series of wild strikes but Bamalog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Bamalog missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamalog fakes the leg kick and cracks Raharuhi in the body.
Raharuhi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bamalog.
Raharuhi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
Well Raharuhi 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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: ABW 188 Kai - Wild
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1#
The Human on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
The Human throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
The Human defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
The Human lands with a shot to the body.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. The Human acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Human explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Human has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from The Human.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
The Human tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.#CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by The Human. The Human maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi misses with an elbow over the top.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but The Human avoids the damage to the body.
The Human blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 The Human has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Human and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi jabs The Human right on the nose. The Human blinks but takes it well.
The Human swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi moves out of range as The Human strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
Raharuhi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Human connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharuhi scrambles back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Raharuhi takes one on the button.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
The Human swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Human tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
The Human gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from The Human.
The Human lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Human misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
The Human checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Human checks it well.
The Human half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Human stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Human blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
The Human checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
The Human misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
The Human throws a sloppy body shot
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by The Human.
Raharuhi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Human avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
The Human tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The Human takes the fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from The Human.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action. #T4#
The Human scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from The Human.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
A body shot lands from The Human. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human digs a good hook to Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as The Human jumps back.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
The Human showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi moves out of range as The Human strikes.
Jab, jab by The Human - just one landing.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raharuhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finn The Human is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi clobbers The Human with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Human is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Raharuhi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
The Human 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.
The Human thuds a left hand into Raharuhi's body.
The Human tries to clinch there but Raharuhi circles away.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Human finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from The Human misses.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Raharuhi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raharuhi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
The Human blocks a leg kick.
The Human takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
The Human lands with a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
The Human misses with a hook.
The Human shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but The Human is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from The Human.
The Human throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
The Human cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg. #T2#
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Raharuhi misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi. #CL#
The Human takes the fight into the clinch.
The Human blocks an elbow strike.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from The Human as the two fighters clinch.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Human dodges an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
The Human is working Raharuhi over against the cage.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
The Human managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
The Human takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Human or not.
Raharuhi gets through The Human's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human lands a body shot.
The Human lands an uppercut.
The Human lands an uppercut.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Human lands an overhand right.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by The Human.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Human with a body shot.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi unleashes a big counter combination but The Human bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Human works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Human with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by The Human as he checks the leg kick.
The Human moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
The Human half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Human fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi feints a counter leg kick.
The Human scores with a jab to the body.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Human tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Human takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Human.
The Human works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human dominated that second round.
That's time! The Human's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Human throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but The Human steps away.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Human with a body shot.
Raharuhi cracks the inside of The Human's front leg.
Jab from Raharuhi.
The Human avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
The Human tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem.
The Human steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
The Human throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
The Human on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Human throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
The Human throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
The Human bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
The Human with a hook.
The Human dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from The Human.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raharuhi throws a push kick but The Human slaps the foot to one side.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
The Human dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
The Human misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a wild body kick that The Human sees coming a mile off.
The Human tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
The Human connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but The Human moves out of range easily.
Donk. The Human catches Raharuhi right on the button with a cross.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks into a jab.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi scores with a nice right hand.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human cracks Raharuhi with a good jab.
Raharuhi throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like The Human wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
The Human moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
The Human scores with the left hand. Raharuhi knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
The Human moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
The Human digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
The Human closes the distance and pushes Raharuhi back into the cage.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raharuhi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Human digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from The Human.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Human has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finn The Human has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
The Human prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
The Human lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Raharuhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Human.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but The Human leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finn The Human.
Well The Human 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018

#R1#
Osinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Osinen 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.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osinen.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Osinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osinen with a hook.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osinen! But no joy.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Osinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osinen throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Osinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osinen.
Nice body punch from Osinen. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Osinen lands with a cross.
Osinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Osinen's head back.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Osinen saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Osinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osinen looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well. #T2#
Raharuhi 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.
Osinen 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.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Osinen throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Osinen counters with a three punch combo that has Raharuhi backing up. Raharuhi nods at Osinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Osinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Osinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Osinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osinen manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Osinen's ribs.
Osinen avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Osinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Osinen's body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Osinen moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osinen. Osinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osinen. That did some damage!
Osinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Osinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osinen down.
Osinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osinen checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Osinen.
Osinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Osinen is just out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Osinen thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osinen blocks a leg kick.
Osinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Osinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Osinen avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Osinen counters with a left and a right that stings Raharuhi.
Osinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy body shot
and Osinen counters with a head kick.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Osinen moves away and avoids it.
Osinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Artur Osinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Osinen's head.
Osinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Osinen.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Osinen.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Osinen scores with a push kick.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Osinen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osinen.
Osinen takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Osinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Raharuhi has got the better of the exchanges.
Osinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Osinen.
Osinen slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Osinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raharuhi's head backwards.
Osinen dodges the punch combination from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen.
Osinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi. #T2#
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Osinen moved out of range.
Osinen misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Osinen.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Osinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Osinen.
Osinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raharuhi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen unleashes a big counter combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Osinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Osinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Osinen lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Osinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Osinen's leg but Osinen calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Osinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Osinen's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Raharuhi - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Osinen needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Osinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Osinen. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osinen throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Osinen moves away and avoids it.
Osinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch
and Osinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Osinen.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Osinen lands with a straight right. Raharuhi didn't see that one coming.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a head kick.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Osinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Osinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi jabs Osinen right on the nose. Osinen blinks but takes it well.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Osinen counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osinen in his tracks. #T1#
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut
and Osinen counters with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Osinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Osinen defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Osinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Osinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#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!
Osinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Osinen.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy body kick from Osinen
and Raharuhi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osinen moves away.
A head kick misses from Osinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Osinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osinen unleashes a big counter combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Osinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Osinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raharuhi backs up against the cage.
Osinen misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Osinen.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Osinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Osinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osinen has time to react.
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Osinen slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Osinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osinen misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.#T4#
Osinen lands a head kick. Raharuhi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Osinen throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Osinen with an uppercut!
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osinen.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Osinen.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Osinen checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur Osinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi misses with a lunging right hand
and Osinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taine Raharuhi.
Well Raharuhi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GPG: 50
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hijikata should have avoided that one.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Hijikata. Beautiful body shot.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata. #CL#
Hijikata clinches up against the cage.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
Hijikata avoiding damage as Raharuhi throws knees to the body.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Raharuhi throws an elbow but it misses.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raharuhi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hijikata prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hijikata avoids it.#T1#
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow. #BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hijikata has Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raharuhi is keeping busy.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Hijikata jabs Raharuhi right on the nose. Raharuhi blinks but takes it well.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Raharuhi moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Hijikata throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata is wise to it.
Hijikata cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hijikata takes the fight into the clinch.
Hijikata tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Raharuhi cracks Hijikata with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Hijikata won't allow it.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
Hijikata is stalling here.
Raharuhi tries to circle away but Hijikata has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata 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#
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hijikata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Raharuhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.#T1#
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Hijikata's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
A lazy left from Raharuhi finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi defending well as Hijikata loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
As Raharuhi backs away, Hijikata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Raharuhi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Raharuhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.#T4#
Hijikata scores with a hook.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi lunges at Hijikata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hijikata's hand.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raharuhi manages to circle out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raharuhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi cracks Hijikata with an open hand slap.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Hijikata takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hijikata taking a breather.
Hijikata is pushing Raharuhi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hijikata is leaning against Raharuhi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Hijikata is controlling him.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
Hijikata is leaning against Raharuhi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow. #T2#
Hijikata taking a breather.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land. #T3#
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hijikata gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Hijikata punishes Raharuhi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the head.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Raharuhi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#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!
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hijikata rushes Raharuhi and presses him up against the cage.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Hijikata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata is working Raharuhi over against the cage.
Raharuhi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hijikata.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata tries to stall but Raharuhi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Hijikata rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharuhis head.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hijikata avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hijikata lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Raharuhi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raharuhi's calf.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata lunges at Raharuhi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raharuhi's hand.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hijikata wants to clinch
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Raharuhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raharuhi tries to avoid it.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #CL#
Hijikata darts in and clinches Raharuhi up against the cage.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hijikata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hijikata avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi looking to throw knees to the head but Hijikata is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hijikata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.#T4#
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Raharuhi tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Hijikata thuds his right hand into Raharuhi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata had his way with Taine Raharuhi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Raharuhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hijikata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the body
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.#T1#
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Raharuhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of Raharuhi's side.
Hijikata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Hijikata lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi lands a jab-cross combination.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Raharuhi didn't see that one coming.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hijikata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharuhi scrambles back to his feet.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hijikata cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hijikata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raharuhi if he has to take too many more of those.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hijikata misses.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Hijikata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
As Hijikata backs off Raharuhi throws a huge counter combo but Hijikata manages to avoid it all.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raharuhi.#T4#
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hijikata throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
Hijikata works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hijikata 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata retains his lightweight title!

Event: GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kamei back to the cage. Raharuhi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamei throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kamei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kamei lands a head shot.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Raharuhi's body.
A jab from Kamei does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a combination that misses
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi jabs at Kamei's body.#T3#
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raharuhi duly obliges.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Kamei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi lands an overhand right.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi 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.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
A jab from Raharuhi misses. #T1#
A left lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kamei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Kamei slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.#T3#
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Kamei slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Kamei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamei's head.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei 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.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamei as he connects with a hook.
Kamei slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Good exchange - Kamei coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kamei might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kameis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a left and a right that stings Raharuhi. #T1#
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Kamei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Kamei's body.
Kamei throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.#T3#
Kamei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharuhi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamei scrambles back to his feet.
Kamei swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi 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.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Kamei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Kamei is rocked!
Raharuhi swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kamei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kamei defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Winks moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raharuhi 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.
A short right from Winks.
Winks lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Winks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi has Winks pressed against the cage, preventing Winks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winks working aggressively here.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winks scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Winks controls the action.
A short right from Winks.
Come on Winks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Winks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Winks on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Winks manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Winks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
A big left from Winks misses.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Winks's midsection.
That kick from Winks tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Winks's head but Winks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Winks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Winks misses.
Winks throws a body kick that misses.
Winks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winks takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Winks misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winks.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Winks ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winks.
Winks wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Winks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winks misses the jab.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Winks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winks scores with a jab.
Winks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Winks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Winks throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Winks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winks misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Winks avoids it easily.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winks.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks with a hook.
The fighters circling - Winks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks thuds his right hand into Raharuhi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winks takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Winks slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
A bone on bone clash there as Winks blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Winks moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winks throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winks is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Winks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winks throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Winks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winks 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#
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Winks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Winks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Winks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winks's knee momentarily.
Winks jabs Raharuhi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Winks. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Winks checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Winks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winks throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winks misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi works Winks's body with a nice hook.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winks.
Winks looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Winks throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Winks.
Winks throws a sloppy body shot
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks lands a nice shot to the body.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winks misses with a head kick.
Winks takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Winks throws a leg kick
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Winks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Winks.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Winks.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Winks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winks was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
As Winks backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Winks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Winks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Winks slips the punch.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Winks misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Raharuhi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Winks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winks! But no joy.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Winks moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
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#
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Winks checks it.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winks finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Winks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Winks throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Winks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.#T1#
Winks cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Winks tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winks throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Winks checks the leg kick.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Winks should have avoided that one.
Winks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Nice jab there from Winks.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winks swinging wildly here.
A jab from Winks finds it's way through Raharuhi's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Winks.#T2#
Winks misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks 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.
Winks scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a hook.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Winks swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Winks lands with a nice body kick.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winks misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winks.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winks manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Winks misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Winks's head back.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi jabs at Winks's body.
Winks throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks checks a leg kick.#T4#
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winks! But no joy.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Winks throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Winks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Winks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Winks's leg. Winks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Winks lands a head shot.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Winks is just out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Winks as he connects with a hook.
Winks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raharuhi.
Winks throws a lazy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winks on the side of the head.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: K-1 24 La Croix vs Ukkeli
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Raharuhi dodges the punch combination from Kickboxer.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raharuhi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kickboxer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharuhi scrambles back to his feet.
Kickboxer cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kickboxer scores with a spinning back kick!
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickboxer is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer misses with a straight left.
Kickboxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Kickboxer ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Raharuhi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickboxer.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickboxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Kickboxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kickboxer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kickboxer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Kickboxer misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Kickboxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Kickboxer strikes.
Kickboxer looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Raharuhi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickboxer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kickboxer.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Kickboxer.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Kickboxer takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kickboxer misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hawaiian Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kickboxer avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Kickboxer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kickboxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raharuhi has time to react.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Hawaiian Kickboxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kickboxer.
Raharuhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Kickboxer 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickboxer moves away.
Kickboxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Kickboxer 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.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Kickboxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Kickboxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi scores with a three punch combo!
Kickboxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Nice shot lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Kickboxer's ribs.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Kickboxer moved out of range.
Kickboxer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Kickboxer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Kickboxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Kickboxer moved out of range.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Kickboxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kickboxer throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kickboxer looks to move away, Raharuhi throws a big counter combo but Kickboxer just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kickboxer throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Kickboxer moves away and avoids it.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses.
Kickboxer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi defending well as Kickboxer loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer throws a lazy body kick
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Kickboxer's body.
Kickboxer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickboxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kickboxer.
And Kickboxer responds with a good body kick, but Raharuhi manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kickboxer counter with a right hand.
Kickboxer misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the body
and Kickboxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kickboxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Kickboxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickboxer can do to turn this around?
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kickboxer misses with a straight right.
Kickboxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi. #T2#
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Kickboxer counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Kickboxer misses the jab.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kickboxer off the ropes and back into range.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kickboxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kickboxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kickboxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: K-1 18 Szczesny vs Young
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Hitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitman moves away.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raharuhi.
Hitman throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Hitman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Raharuhi tries to work over Hitman's front leg with a kick but Hitman checks it.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Hitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi 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.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Hitman steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Hitman didn't see that one coming.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Hitman.
Hitman checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Hitman throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitman avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Hitman misses with a looping left.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hitman.
Hitman avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Hitman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
enabling Hitman to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitman misses the jab.
Hitman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hitman throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitman throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Raharuhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitman doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Hitman punishes Raharuhi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitman throws a series of strikes that have Raharuhi backpedaling.
Hitman throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Hitman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hitman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitman lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Hitman's leg. Hitman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hitman wants to clinch.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hitman throws a combination that misses
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
A big right from Hitman misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Hitman there.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Hitman moved out of range.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Hitman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Hitman.
Hitman throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitman is just out of range.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitman is just out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a series of wild punches.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Hitman scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hitman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Hitman ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi. #T2#
Hitman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Raharuhi misses
and Hitman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hitman scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Hitman throws a combination. Raharuhi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Hitman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hitman needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hitman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dariusz Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Hitman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
Dariusz Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Hitman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Hitman moved out of range nicely.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
A shot to the body from Hitman misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitman's head.
Hitman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Raharuhi catches Hitman right on the button with a cross.
Hitman cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Hitman slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Hitman tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Hitman misses with a hook.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Hitman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitman.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Hitman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hitman misses with a body shot.
Hitman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Hitman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: K-1 10 Ukkeli vs Clark
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Stanfield slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanfield in his tracks.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield with a hook.
Raharuhi walks into a straight right hand from Stanfield.
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Stanfield throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Stanfield just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Raharuhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Stanfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raharuhi cracks Stanfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Stanfield's belly button to the back.
Stanfield misses with a straight right. #T2#
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanfield thinking.
Stanfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Stanfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Stanfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Raharuhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanfield throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanfield cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Stanfield's head back.
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanfield.
Stanfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Stanfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Stanfield shakes it off.#T1#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield staying out of range there.
Stanfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Stanfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Stanfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Stanfield's body.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A big right from Stanfield misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stanfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Stanfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Stanfield's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stanfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kane Stanfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Raharuhi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Stanfield slips the punch.
Stanfield misses the jab.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Stanfield misses
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Stanfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanfield misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanfield scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield throws a head kick that half lands.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Stanfield misses with a low kick as Raharuhi jumps back.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanfield on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Stanfield.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Stanfield's body. Stanfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Stanfield moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Stanfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stanfield under the eye.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
Stanfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
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!
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi works over Stanfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanfield can pounce on him.
Stanfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanfield's head.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanfield.
A punch lands to the side of Stanfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Raharuhi does it's job there.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield scores with the left hand. Raharuhi knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharuhi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: YL 49: Doukas v Umm
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lekas in his tracks.
Raharuhi cracks Lekas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Lekas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lekas was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lekas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lekas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Lekas's body.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Lekas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Lekas's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lekas.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.#T1#
Lekas defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lekas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
letting Lekas counter with a right hand.
Lekas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lekas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raharuhi with a body shot.
Lekas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
A quick step to the side and Raharuhi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lekas digs a good hook to Raharuhi's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
Lekas wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Lekas throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lekas swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Lekas throws a leg kick that misses.
Lekas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lekas throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Lekas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lekas manages to avoid it.
Lekas tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Lekas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lekas connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lekas.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries to bum rush Lekas with a series of wild strikes but Lekas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lekas.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lekas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Lekas.
Lekas lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Argus Lekas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lekas throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Lekas throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Lekas lands with a slapping head kick.
Raharuhi jabs at Lekas's body.
Lekas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Lekas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raharuhi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lekas throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi jabs Lekas right on the nose. Lekas blinks but takes it well.
Lekas misses with a kick to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lekas.
A big right from Lekas misses.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Lekas moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lekas.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lekas.
Lekas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharuhi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lekas scrambles back to his feet.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lekas.
An inside leg kick from Lekas misses.
Lekas throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Lekas slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Lekas counters with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lekas can pounce on him.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Lekas blocks it.
And Lekas responds with a good body kick, but Raharuhi manages to step out the way in time.
Lekas throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lekas misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lekas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lekas swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T2#
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Lekas.
Raharuhi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lekas was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Lekas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lekas connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lekas misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Lekas tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Lekas misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lekas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lekas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lekas.
Lekas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lekas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lekas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lekas throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Lekas finds it's target.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Lekas blocks a jab.
Raharuhi misses with the combination.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Raharuhi finds it's target.#T1#
Lekas misses the shot to the body.
Lekas throws a sloppy body shot
and Lekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lekas.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Lekas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lekas.#CL2#
Lekas pushes Raharuhi up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lekas fails to land.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lekas swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lekas misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lekas has double underhooks. #T2#
Raharuhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lekas has him pressed against the ropes.
Lekas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lekas scores with a shoulder strike.
Lekas digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lekas working aggressively here.
Lekas tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lekas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raharuhi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lekas can turn it around.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Lekas.
Raharuhi tries to work over Lekas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lekas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lekas. #BC2#
Lekas breaks from the clinch.
Lekas throws a body shot but no joy.
Lekas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raharuhi. That did some damage!
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Lekas counters with a one-two to the body.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Lekas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lekas slips a jab from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argus Lekas really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Lekas avoids the punch easily.
Lekas misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Lekas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lekas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lekas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
Lekas tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Lekas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lekas throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi blocks a leg kick.
Lekas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lekas moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lekas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Lekas manages to avoid it.
Lekas swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Lekas lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lekas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Lekas throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi jabs Lekas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lekas throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Lekas lands with a right hand.
Lekas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Lekas.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lekas blocks a jab.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Lekas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lekas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Lekas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lekas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lekas.
Lekas throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Lekas throws a shot to the body.
Lekas throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi had his way with Argus Lekas in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Lekas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Lekas's head but Lekas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
Lekas scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lekas.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Lekas's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Lekas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lekas misses with a left hand
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Lekas counters with an inside leg kick.
Lekas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lekas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi. #T1#
Lekas defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Lekas dodges the punch combination from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lekas manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Lekas's head but Lekas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Lekas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Lekas cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Lekas ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Lekas slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Lekas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Lekas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lekas.
Lekas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi misses with a wild combination.
Lekas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lekas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lekas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lekas stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lekas lands with a shot to the body.
Lekas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lekas.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lekas backs up against the ropes.
Lekas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
After the fight, Taine Raharuhi 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: YL 42: Haller v McFly
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kickboxing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kickboxing misses with a looping right.
Kickboxing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kickboxing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kickboxing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickboxing is just out of range.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kickboxing throws a lazy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kickboxing is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Kickboxing's head back.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kickboxing tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxing takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kickboxing throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickboxing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kickboxing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kickboxing wants to clinch
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination. Kickboxing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raharuhi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kickboxing swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Kickboxing's body. Kickboxing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi cracks Kickboxing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kickboxing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.#T2#
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kickboxing throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Kickboxing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kickboxing defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Kickboxing tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickboxing throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kickboxing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickboxing misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raharuhi scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kickboxing's hands.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kickboxing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kickboxing drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Kickboxing avoids it easily.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickboxing counters with a three punch combo that has Raharuhi backing up. Raharuhi nods at Kickboxing to acknowledge the strikes.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kickboxing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Kickboxing's shoulder, as Kickboxing tries to avoid the shot.
Kickboxing on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves away
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Kickboxing connects with a high kick.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kickboxing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxing throws a head kick that misses.
Kickboxing checks a leg kick nicely.
As Raharuhi tries to get set, Kickboxing tries to push him back and clinch up but Raharuhi manages to avoid the attempt.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the head.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Kickboxing shakes it off.
Kickboxing lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Kickboxing wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kickboxing was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Kickboxing 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 fight stays on the outside here - Kickboxing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Kickboxing throws a leg kick
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Kickboxing blocks a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Kickboxing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kickboxing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kickboxing is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Kickboxing wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Kickboxing throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kickboxing misses.
Kickboxing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kickboxing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kickboxing's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Kickboxing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Kickboxing checks it
and Kickboxing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kickboxing darts in trying to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickboxing tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kickboxing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxing wants to clinch.
Kickboxing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kickboxing is looking to clinch.
Kickboxing ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.#T2#
Kickboxing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Kickboxing went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kickboxing tries to clinch
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Kickboxing.
Kickboxing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi motions for Kickboxing to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Kickboxing's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kickboxing throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kickboxing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Kickboxing takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Kickboxing looks to clinch
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Kickboxing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Kickboxing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Kickboxing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kickboxing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kickboxing looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Raharuhi both land. Nice combination.
Kickboxing falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kickboxing. Kickboxing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kickboxing is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kickboxing moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves away
and Kickboxing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi works Kickboxing's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Kickboxing.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickboxing takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Kickboxing ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickboxing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi cracks Kickboxing with an open hand slap.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination but Kickboxing avoids it well.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Kickboxing avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Kickboxing knows he should have avoided that one.
Kickboxing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Kickboxing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Kickboxing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Kickboxing is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxing looks to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Kickboxing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kickboxing throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharuhi connects with a quick right hand that sends Kickboxing tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: YL 40: Raharuhi v Tyson
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Tyson tries to clinch there but Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raharuhi counters with a one-two to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow. #T1#
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raharuhi cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Raharuhi.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Mike Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson keeps control of Raharuhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Tyson.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Raharuhi tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson misses with some punches. #T1#
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the ropes.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Raharuhi is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes, preventing Raharuhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Raharuhi tries to break free but Tyson pushes him back against the ropes.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.
Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson moves to clinch but Raharuhi breaks away
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raharuhi cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Tyson's ribs.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Raharuhi finds it's target.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Tyson instigates a clinch.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi. #BC#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi lands with a hook. Tyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyson tries to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi lands a body shot. #T2#
Tyson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Tyson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Raharuhi lands a body shot. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tyson staying out of range there.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.#CL2#
Tyson clinches up against the ropes.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Raharuhi does no damage.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Raharuhi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Tyson. #CL2#
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raharuhi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Raharuhi is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Tyson tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tyson drives through and clinches with Raharuhi against the ropes.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the ropes.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
A short left from Raharuhi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson. #BC#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.#T1#
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Tyson tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Tyson clinches up against the ropes.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Tyson lands a left hand.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land. #T2#
Tyson pushes Raharuhi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is trying to break free.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
No joy there for Raharuhi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: YL 34: 170T FINAL
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Krause throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Krause fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krause throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Raharuhi jabs at Krause's body.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Krause keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Krause seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raharuhi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raharuhi defending well as Krause loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Krause fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Krause counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Krause gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krause lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krause misses with some punches. #BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krause looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Krause slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Krause scores with the left hand. Raharuhi knows he should have avoided that one.
Krause misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Krause misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Krause jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Krause 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaine Krause will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krause's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raharuhi throws a hook but Krause blocks it.
Krause lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krause throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Krause.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Krause off the ropes and back into range.
Good shot there by Krause.
Krause takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Krause is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krause misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Krause's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Krause throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Krause connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raharuhi. Raharuhi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Kaine Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krause throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Krause gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krause misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krause throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharuhis head.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Krause is controlling him.#BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Krause slips under a jab.
Krause throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Krause lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Krause's body.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Krause.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krause misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Krause moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Krause was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the head.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krause takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krause pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause throws a one two combo.
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 Kaine Krause will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Krause thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krause keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Krause misses its target.
Krause throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Krause throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Krause lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Krause throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.#T1#
Krause jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
Nice uppercut lands for Krause. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it.
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Krause misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Krause 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause tries to counter by clinching up but Raharuhi breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Raharuhi. Those never looked like landing.
Krause is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Krause slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Krause wants to clinch.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Krause misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Krause drives through and clinches with Raharuhi against the ropes.
Raharuhi is trying to force a seperation but Krause has the dominant position.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Krause is controlling him.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Krause's body.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Krause misses with a body punch
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi cracks Krause with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krause counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Krause.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Krause moves out of range easily.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krause momentarily.
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Krause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krause avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Krause fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krause misses with a looping right.
Krause moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Krause looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krause drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause misses with a looping left.#T2#
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krause.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Krause cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Krause is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raharuhi.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raharuhi moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Krause's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Krause slips a jab from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Krause. Krause maintains the clinch.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Krause won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
Nice body punch from Krause.
Krause lands with a light punch inside.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Krause has double underhooks.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krause.
Krause has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes, preventing Raharuhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause is working Raharuhi over against the ropes.
Raharuhi is trying to push Krause away but Krause has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krause.
Krause lands an uppercut.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Raharuhi is trying to push Krause away but Krause has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Krause can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Krause throws a head punch that misses.
Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause misses with some punches.
Raharuhi is trying to push Krause away but Krause has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Krause prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause misses with some punches.
Krause tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi is trying to break free.
Krause misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaine Krause showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krause 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Krause!
Kaine Krause is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Young Lions 170T Semi Finals 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi stuns Baldwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baldwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baldwin. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baldwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baldwin throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baldwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Baldwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Baldwin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Baldwin checks a leg kick.
Baldwin walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Baldwin.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baldwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baldwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baldwin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Baldwin.
Baldwin swinging wildly here.
Baldwin misses the jab.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Baldwin avoids it with no problem.
Baldwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baldwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baldwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldwin cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Baldwin moves out of range.
Baldwin misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Raharuhi slips a jab from Baldwin.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baldwin misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Baldwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Baldwin ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi stalks Baldwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baldwin's face. Baldwin staggers backwards, shaken.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Baldwin.
Baldwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Baldwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Baldwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand #KD#
and Baldwin counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Raharuhi on his ass! Raharuhi wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the body
and Baldwin counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Raharuhi is rocked!#KD#
Baldwin cracks Raharuhi with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Raharuhi is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Raharuhi is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Taine Raharuhi was lucky to get out of the first round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Baldwin. Those never looked like landing.
Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Baldwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baldwin.
Baldwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Baldwin moves out of range.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baldwin.
Raharuhi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldwin throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baldwin misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baldwin.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baldwin.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Baldwin's head back.
Baldwin throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baldwin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Raharuhi dodges the punch combination from Baldwin.
Baldwin swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Baldwin throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Baldwin with an uppercut!
Baldwin connects with the punch.
Baldwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baldwin counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Brandon Baldwin is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Jab, jab by Raharuhi - just one landing.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Baldwin's ribs.
Raharuhi with a jab.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baldwin loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Baldwin avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi stuns Baldwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Baldwin.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baldwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Baldwin misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Baldwin moved out of range.
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Baldwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baldwin throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baldwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baldwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Baldwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Baldwin ducked under it nicely.
Baldwin is looking for a counter combo.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Baldwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raharuhi jabs at Baldwin's body.#T1#
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baldwin throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Baldwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baldwin misses with a looping right.
Baldwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raharuhi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baldwin scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Baldwin.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the body
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi dodges the punch combination from Baldwin.
Baldwin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Baldwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Baldwin's head.
Baldwin misses with a few strikes there.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Baldwin's head but Baldwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Baldwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baldwin staying out of range there.
Raharuhi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baldwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baldwin misses with a few strikes there.
Baldwin misses with a hook
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Taine Raharuhi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
It looked like Baldwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baldwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baldwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baldwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baldwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raharuhi eats them both and turns towards Baldwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Baldwin was well out of range.
Baldwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Some wild striking there from Baldwin. #T1#
Baldwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baldwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Baldwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Baldwin counters with a series of strikes. Raharuhi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baldwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Baldwin misses with a double jab.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baldwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baldwin misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Baldwin throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Raharuhi.
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!
Baldwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baldwin throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Baldwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Baldwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baldwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Baldwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Baldwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brandon Baldwin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A bone on bone clash there as Baldwin blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and Baldwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Baldwin avoids it easily.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Baldwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baldwin throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Baldwin avoids it with no problem.
Baldwin misses with a looping right.
Baldwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Baldwin saw that one coming.
Baldwin slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baldwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Baldwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Baldwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baldwin's head.
Baldwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldwin is looking for a counter combo.
Baldwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharuhi lands a head shot.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Baldwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Oh Baldwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Raharuhi - just one landing.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Baldwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baldwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baldwin looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Baldwin steps away.#T2#
Baldwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the nose.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baldwin's hands.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Baldwin with an uppercut!
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Baldwin's shoulder, as Baldwin tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi catches Baldwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baldwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Baldwin strikes.
Baldwin misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Baldwin off his feet! Baldwin crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Baldwin isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Raharuhi screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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: Young Lions 170T Semi Finals 1
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Fareston blocks a jab.
Fareston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raharuhi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fareston's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick
and Fareston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Fareston moves out of range.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Fareston steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
enabling Fareston to counter with a crisp jab.
Fareston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Fareston steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
Fareston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fareston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fareston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fareston. #T1#
Fareston throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fareston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fareston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Fareston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fareston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fareston is looking for the big counter here.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fareston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Fareston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Fareston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Raharuhi throws a jab when Fareston was well out of range.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Fareston wants to counter the offense by Raharuhi and move into the clinch position.
Fareston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Fareston's head but Fareston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Fareston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Fareston counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Fareston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Fareston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fareston moves away.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Fareston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Fareston's ribs.
Fareston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fareston can do to turn this around?
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fareston tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fareston slips under a jab.
Fareston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fareston.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fareston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Fareston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fareston misses with some punches. #T1#
Fareston working aggressively here.
Fareston misses with a punch to the body.
Fareston scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Fareston misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fareston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands a right hand.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Fareston misses with some punches.
Fareston throws a head punch that misses.
Fareston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fareston has double underhooks.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Fareston has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Fareston doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fareston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi. #T2#
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fareston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Fareston avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fareston moves away.
Evista Fareston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fareston swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Fareston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fareston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Some wild striking there from Raharuhi.
Fareston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fareston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Fareston moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Fareston blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fareston wants to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi pushes him away.
Fareston defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Fareston tries to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi shakes him off and moves away.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fareston moves away.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Fareston moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Fareston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raharuhi.
Fareston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharuhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fareston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi. #T1#
Fareston throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fareston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fareston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Fareston counters with a left and a right that stings Raharuhi.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Fareston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Fareston counters by clinching up.
Fareston pushes Raharuhi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi is leaning against Fareston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fareston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Fareston slips the punch.
Fareston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fareston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fareston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Fareston slips under 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!
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fareston counters with a two punch combo.
Fareston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Fareston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raharuhi thinking.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fareston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fareston slips under a jab.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fareston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi wants to slow Fareston down by chopping away at his legs.
Fareston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Evista Fareston just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
No joy there for Fareston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Fareston's head but Fareston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Fareston steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Fareston seems unphased.
Fareston slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
The crowd cheers as Fareston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fareston tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the body
and Fareston counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Fareston's body.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Fareston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fareston's ribcage but misses.
Fareston wants to counter the offense by Raharuhi and move into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Fareston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Fareston ducks down to avoid it.
Fareston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fareston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
A combination from Fareston does no damage.
Fareston ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Fareston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fareston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fareston is out of range and Raharuhi settles back down.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fareston is just out of range.
Fareston wants to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi pushes him away.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fareston ducked under it nicely.
Fareston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Fareston was well out of range.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Fareston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi had his way with Evista Fareston in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Fareston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evista Fareston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fareston slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fareston at a distance.
Fareston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fareston counters with a two punch combo.
Fareston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fareston moves away.
Fareston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Fareston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fareston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fareston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fareston misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fareston. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut
and Fareston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fareston slips under a jab.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Fareston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fareston looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Fareston misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fareston's hands.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Fareston's body.
Fareston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Fareston's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi punishes Fareston's body with a nice straight punch.
Fareston throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharuhi 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: Young Lions 170 T Round 8
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Hitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Hitman scores with a jab.
Hitman misses with a straight left.
Hitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitman looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Hitman misses with a wild combination.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitman is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharuhi lands with a right hand.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Hitman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
Hitman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitman.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Hitman misses with a body shot.
Hitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Hitman slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Raharuhi lands a really nice looking cross but Hitman seems unphased.
Hitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hitman.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Hitman.
Hitman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Hitman's ribs.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hitman misses its intended target.
A big right from Hitman misses.
Hitman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi 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.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Hitman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitman looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitman.
Hitman throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Hitman's defenses.
Hitman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Hitman is looking to wear down Raharuhi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hitman misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Hitman's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hitman misses.
Hitman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hitman misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitman swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hitman slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Hitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitman swings widly with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Raharuhi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi cracks Hitman with an open hand slap.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Hitman misses.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Hitman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Hitman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Raharuhi catches Hitman right on the button with a cross.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Hitman avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Raharuhi takes one on the button.
Hitman slips a jab from Raharuhi.
As Raharuhi tries to get set, Hitman tries to push him back and clinch up but Raharuhi manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Hitman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a double jab.
Hitman throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitman throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitman misses with a series of wild punches.
Raharuhi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitman with a body shot.
Hitman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Hitman moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitman throws a body shot but no joy. #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!
Hitman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitman's head.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Hitman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Hitman avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitman moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Hitman blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitman.
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hitman slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Hitman ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Hitman ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharuhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitman's head.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hitman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi 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.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Hitman throws a big shot that misses.
Hitman blocks a jab.#T2#
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Hitman moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman staying out of range there.#CL#
Hitman has Raharuhi up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Hitman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not. #BC#
Hitman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitman staying out of range there.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitman.
A jab lands there for Raharuhi.
Hitman scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi's corner calls for a 1-2. Raharuhi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Hitman is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dariusz Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitman manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi throws a jab when Hitman was well out of range.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Raharuhi works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Hitman.
Hitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Hitman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharuhi misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T1#
Raharuhi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman misses the shot to the body.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitman.
Raharuhi takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hitman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Hitman tries to counter by clinching up but Raharuhi breaks away and moves out of range.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Hitman ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitman in his tracks.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Hitman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi sizes up Hitman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi punishes Hitman's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Hitman.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitman.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Hitman throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Hitman takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitman doesn't seem phased though.
Hitman throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Hitman lands.
Hitman tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Hitman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raharuhi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 7
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi throws a nice looking combination but Baldwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Baldwin has managed to clinch.
Baldwin avoiding damage.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Baldwin avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Baldwin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Baldwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baldwin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Baldwin's body.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Baldwin's ribcage but misses.
Baldwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baldwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Baldwin. Baldwin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldwin misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Baldwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baldwin moves away.#CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Baldwin. Baldwin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Baldwin ducks down to avoid it.
Baldwin throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Baldwin rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.#T2##BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Baldwin's body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi cracks Baldwin with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!
Baldwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Baldwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Baldwin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Baldwin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Taine Raharuhi!
In his post fight interview, Taine Raharuhi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 6
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Amainognieson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi with a jab.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Amainognieson moved out of range nicely.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amainognieson tries to move into range but Raharuhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Amainognieson avoids the punch easily.
Amainognieson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amainognieson moves away.
Amainognieson throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amainognieson. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Amainognieson.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Amainognieson lands with a shot to the body.
Amainognieson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Amainognieson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Amainognieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amainognieson misses with a body shot.
Amainognieson throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Amainognieson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amainognieson backwards.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Amainognieson.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amainognieson has him pressed against the ropes.
Amainognieson throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amainognieson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amainognieson effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raharuhi.
A right hook to the body lands for Amainognieson.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Amainognieson throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amainognieson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Amainognieson.
Raharuhi tries to break free but Amainognieson pushes him back against the ropes.
Amainognieson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Raharuhi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Amainognieson - that landed with a thud.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Amainognieson.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Amainognieson.
Raharuhi trying to control the position but instead, Amainognieson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raharuhi into the ropes.
Amainognieson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Amainognieson.
Raharuhi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amainognieson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Amainognieson.
Amainognieson is working Raharuhi over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amainognieson tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Amainognieson back against the ropes.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Amainognieson scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amainognieson momentarily.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Amainognieson throws out a counter right but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Raharuhi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Amainognieson.
Amainognieson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amainognieson misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Amainognieson moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Amainognieson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amainognieson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amainognieson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raharuhi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amainognieson walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Amainognieson. Those never looked like landing.
Amainognieson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Amainognieson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Raharuhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amainognieson in his tracks.
Amainognieson misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Amainognieson's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amainognieson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amainognieson tries to clinch there but Raharuhi circles away.
Amainognieson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amainognieson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Amainognieson's body.
Raharuhi misses with a right hand
and Amainognieson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Amainognieson is rocked!
Amainognieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amainognieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Raharuhi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amainognieson wants to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharuhi cracks Amainognieson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Amainognieson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Amainognieson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Amainognieson could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi 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: Young Lions 170T Round 5
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
The crowd cheers as Fairtex lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raharuhi doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Fairtex misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Raharuhi gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Raharuhi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside.
Fairtex tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Fairtex tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fairtex.
Raharuhi lands a left hand. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Fairtex trying to stall but Raharuhi improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raharuhi pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairtex.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Fairtex. #T1#
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes, preventing Raharuhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoda Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses the jab.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairtex. #CL2#
Fairtex forces Raharuhi back against the ropes and clinches.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex keeps control of Raharuhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raharuhi up against the ropes.
Fairtex misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Fairtex trying to stall but Raharuhi improves his position.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoda Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Fairtex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Fairtex's shoulder, as Fairtex tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Fairtex cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Fairtex was well out of range.
Fairtex is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Fairtex settles back down.
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex has Raharuhi pressed against the ropes, preventing Raharuhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands. #T1#
Raharuhi leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raharuhi is keeping busy.
Fairtex is trying to stall.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Raharuhi improves position.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Raharuhi is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raharuhi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Raharuhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Fairtex wants to clinch but Raharuhi slips to the side
and Raharuhi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a right hand
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Raharuhi wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Raharuhi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharuhi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Kazakh Attack has been cut.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Attack.
Attack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Attack moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Attack misses with a double jab
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Attack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raharuhi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazakh Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi misses with the combination.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Attack's head but Attack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Attack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Attack swinging wildly here.
Attack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Attack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Attack avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Attack misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Attack ducks into a a hook from Raharuhi and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#T1#
Attack slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Attack misses with a combination
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Attack is rocked!
No joy there for Attack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Attack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Attack off the ropes and back into range.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Attack is breathing heavily.
Attack is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Raharuhi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Attack crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Attack's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhou.
Zhou misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.#CL#
Zhou drives through and clinches with Raharuhi against the ropes.
Zhou has Raharuhi pushed against the ropes.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhou.
Zhou lands with a left to the head.
Zhou creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raharuhi's defenses.
Raharuhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhou has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhou.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhou misses with a knee to the head.
Zhou leaning against his opponent.
Zhou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhou is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhou scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Zhou lands an elbow just above Raharuhi 's eye.
A short right from Zhou on the inside. #T1#
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Zhou lands an elbow that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks for a moment.
Zhou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Zhou has him pressed against the ropes.
Zhou lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zhou connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Zhou.
Raharuhi takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Zhou.
Zhou is pushing Raharuhi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I was talking to Zhou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raharuhi letting Zhou take a breather here.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Zhou keeps control of Raharuhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhou slows down the pace here.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Zhou comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zhou scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Zhou.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zhou taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Zhou.#CL#
Zhou clinches up with Raharuhi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zhou slowing the pace effectively.
Zhou lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Zhou to work.
Zhou taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Zhou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Zhou rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zhou is pushing Raharuhi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li Zhou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhou effectively controlling the action here.
Raharuhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhou has double underhooks.
Raharuhi tries to circle away but Zhou has him pinned against the ropes.
Zhou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zhou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Zhou.
Zhou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi sizes up Zhou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhou swinging wildly here. #T1#
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Zhou clinches.
Zhou trying to stall but Raharuhi improves his position.
Zhou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Zhou working aggressively here.
Zhou works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zhou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raharuhi is defending well for now.
Zhou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raharuhi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhou lands a knee to the head.
Zhou stalling in the clinch but Raharuhi improves position.
Raharuhi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raharuhi digs a right hand into Zhou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhou's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Raharuhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Zhou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raharuhi.
Zhou looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raharuhi as Zhou tries to tie him up.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Raharuhi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raharuhi is trying to force a seperation but Zhou has the dominant position.
Zhou throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Zhou blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Zhou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Zhou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhou putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raharuhi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zhou misses with a knee to the head.
Zhou controlling the action here for a moment.
Zhou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Zhou dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Raharuhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhou under the eye.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhou on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi tests Zhou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhou moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Zhou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Zhou avoids it with no problem.
Zhou takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Zhou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zhou avoiding damage.
Zhou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhou with a knee to the head.
Zhou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Zhou can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Zhou'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.
Zhou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhou with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhou connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raharuhi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raharuhi is trying to break free.
Zhou looking to slow down the pace here.
Zhou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zhou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zhou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Zhou taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Zhou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhou backwards.
Zhou working Raharuhi over with knees to the body.
Zhou lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Zhou.
Raharuhi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhou misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhou taking a breather.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhou.
Zhou slowing the pace effectively.
Zhou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Zhou.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
Zhou lands a nice elbow.
Raharuhi is leaning against Zhou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Zhou clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Zhou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Raharuhi tries to keep at a distance but Zhou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Zhou lands a left hand.
Zhou misses with the head strike.
Zhou misses with the head strike.
Zhou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Zhou is looking to control Raharuhi's arms but Raharuhi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhou has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhou.
Zhou misses with a punch to the body.
Zhou lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Zhou is looking to control Raharuhi's arms but Raharuhi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhou has his back to the ropes.
Raharuhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhou has him pressed against the ropes.
Raharuhi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhou.
Zhou trying to control the position but instead, Raharuhi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhou into the ropes.
Zhou working Raharuhi over with knees to the body.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Zhou is controlling him.
Raharuhi takes an elbow to the temple.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zhou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhou.
Raharuhi is trying to push Zhou away but Zhou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zhou trying to stall but Raharuhi improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Li Zhou.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi jabs at Zhou's body.#T2#
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi cracks Zhou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Zhou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi works Zhou's body with a nice hook.
Zhou throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Zhou misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Zhou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhou takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Zhou wants to clinch.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Zhou instigates a clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zhou misses with a knee strike.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raharuhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Zhou keeps control of Raharuhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
Zhou is stalling here. #T1#
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Zhou won't allow it.
Zhou struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Zhou misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhou.
Zhou misses with a body punch.
Zhou looking to stall.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zhou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Zhou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi is trying to break free.#T2#
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhou's elbow.
Zhou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhou lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zhou misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhou crunches a lovely knee into Raharuhi's ribcage.
Li Zhou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharuhi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Raharuhi trying to control the position but instead, Zhou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raharuhi into the ropes.
Zhou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Zhou to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Zhou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhou 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Zhou!

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Raharuhi tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King lands a left hand.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands a body shot.
King lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands with a left to the head.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from King on the inside.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards. #T1#
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
King lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Raharuhi is breathing heavily.
King lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King's coach down at LOD: Black Label was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right from King on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King is working Raharuhi over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
King scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King pushes Raharuhi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from King.
King scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
King darts in and clinches Raharuhi up against the ropes.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Raharuhi is rocked!
King digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a body punch.
Tommy King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
King blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
King digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King is working Raharuhi over against the ropes.
King lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by King.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Oh Raharuhi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
King breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Raharuhi with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Raharuhi looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Raharuhi get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a left hand.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards. #T2#
Raharuhi wants to break free but King has control.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King cracks Raharuhi with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Raharuhi goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Raharuhi wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy King!

Event: Young Lions 170T Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Plump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plump misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Plump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Raharuhi catches Plump napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Plump crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Raharuhi raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taine Raharuhi!
A less than humble Taine Raharuhi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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