Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 299 - Chambers Vs Cooper
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mugshot.
Nekele scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nekele scores with a head kick.
Mugshot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Mugshot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Muggy Mugshot's cut even more.
Mugshot looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nekele! Mugshot is out on his feet! Nekele rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mugshot is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mugshot is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Our winner, Naiki Nekele, 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: OFK 284 - Kosmanov Vs Santaban
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Hall throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Hall thumps Nekele with a low kick.
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele throws a big counter head kick but Hall avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Hall misses.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Hall tenderised Nekele's leg. Nekele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nekele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Nekele throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall slips a jab from Nekele.
Nekele looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall connects with the punch.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Hall.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall motions for Nekele to come forward. Hall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Hall tries to move into range but Nekele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nekele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Hall throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall slips a jab from Nekele.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nekele scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Hall digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
Hall scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on Hall's head and hops out.#T4#
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele 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.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall misses the jab.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall thumps Nekele with a low kick.
Hall throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Hall throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nekele 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Nekele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charlie Hall is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nekele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Nekele seems unphased.
Nekele tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Nekele sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall throws a one two combo.
Hall thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Hall tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hall lands a body shot.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele throws a counter combo.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Nekele lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Hall misses.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nekele 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#
Nekele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Hall.
A solid body kick from Hall.
Nekele connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Hall thumps Nekele with a low kick.
Nekele with a nice cross.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nekele fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab. #T4#
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Nekele there.#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nekele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall scores with a jab. Nekele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nekele with a nice cross.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Nekele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hall moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Hall misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nekele scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nekele quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Hall stands up and beckons Nekele to join him on the feet.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Hall.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nekele swivels and escapes.
Hall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Nekele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.#T1#
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nekele throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nekele tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Nekele checks a leg kick.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Hall staying out of range there.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Nekele.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Nekele backpedaling.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Hall slips a straight right by Nekele.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Nekele tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nekele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nekele's head backwards.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Nekele scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 273 - Byczkiewicz Vs Gomez
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milano.
Milano misses with a hook.
Milano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Milano throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monty Milano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Milano throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Milano dips to his left and cracks Nekele with an uppercut!
Nekele throws the left hand but Milano avoids the punch easily.
Milano throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Milano throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Monty Milano has been cut.
Milano missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Milano.
The fighters circling - Milano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele thumps Milano with a low kick.#T1#
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nekele with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Milano.
A punch combination from Nekele misses.
Milano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Milano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Milano scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Milano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nekele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milano back to the cage. Nekele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Milano avoids the body shot from Nekele. #T2#
Milano misses with a looping right.
As Milano backs off Nekele throws a huge counter combo but Milano manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Milano misses.
Milano drops his hands momentarily and Nekele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Milano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milano.
Milano misses the jab.
Milano throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Milano there.
Milano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Milano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Milano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Milano thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele cracks Milano with an open hand slap.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Milano scores with a shot to the body.
Nekele looks winded!
Milano throws out a powerful jab.
Milano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Milano misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Nekele.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milano lands a right hook to the body.
Milano stuns Nekele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Milano there.
Nekele needs to keep his hands up - Milano had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Milano throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nekele tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Nekele is rocked!#T4#
Milano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nekele being controlled here, momentarily.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Milano controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milano'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.
Milano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Milano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Milano's head back.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Milano moves out of range easily.
As Nekele tries to get set, Milano tries to push him back and clinch up but Nekele manages to avoid the attempt.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milano was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Milano moves out of range of the strikes.
Milano lands a lovely overhand right.
Milano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele defending well as Milano loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milano.
Milano misses the shot to the body.
Milano staying out of range there.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milano.
Monty Milano is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Milano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Milano scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milano lands a jab to Nekele's midsection.#T1##KD#
Milano cracks Nekele with a big right hand and Nekele goes down!
Milano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Milano preventing the sweep.
Nekele is adopting a defensive guard.
Milano sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Milano gets to his feet - Nekele follows without any prompting.
Nekele walks into a jab.
Milano lands with an uppercut that bounces Nekele off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Milano and Nekele goes tumbling to the canvas! Milano follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Nekele is still in real trouble! Can Milano finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Well, if Milano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Milano wants to free his trapped foot but Nekele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Nekele is trying to control but can't.
Nekele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Milano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Milano is controlling the pace. #T3#
Nekele tries to get to full guard but Milano has control of the leg.
Milano uses his free foot to push down on Nekele's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nekele.
Milano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nekele wants to hold on but Milano pushes him away.
Milano trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Milano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milano continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Milano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milano tries to counter by clinching up but Nekele breaks away and moves out of range.
Milano throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milano.
Milano just misses with a punch to the body.
Milano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekele.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele lands a head kick!
A jab from Nekele misses.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milano scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano with a nice cross.
Milano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele throws a low kick, looking for Milano's leg but Milano calmly moves out of range.
Milano looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Nekele got wobbled bad by a big combination! Milano presses forward with punches and knees until Nekele stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Nekele closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Milano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monty Milano waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 240 - Mad Onion Vs Nekele
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Mad Onion connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Mad Onion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
Mad Onion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mad Onion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mad Onion.#CL#
Mad Onion rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.
Mad Onion working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mad Onion.
Nekele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Mad Onion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele takes a shot to the head.
Nekele looks winded!
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nekele in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Nekele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mad Onion misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion pushes Nekele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nekele's face. #CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nekele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nekele blocks it with crossed arms.
Nekele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad Onion misses with a knee strike.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Naiki Nekele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mad Onion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mad Onion effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Naiki Nekele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
A very excited looking Luke Mad Onion 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: OFK 235 - Wayne Vs Do Urden
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Nekele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nekele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meyer on the side of the head.
Nekele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyer.
Meyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Meyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#KD#
Nekele lands a big right hand that sends Meyer crashing to the mat! Nekele stays standing though and waves Meyer back to his feet!#ROC#Meyer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nekele finish him?
Nekele weaves into range and cracks Meyer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Meyer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nekele is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 222 - Gazersky Vs Ironfeld
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Nekele tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hall tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele connects with a jab.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Hall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele connects with the punch.
Nekele tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Nekele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall misses with a hook.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele with a hook.#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele slips a straight right by Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekele.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Nekele moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall 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.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Nekele backpedaling.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Hall misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nekele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall misses the body punch
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 216 - Mad Onion Vs Milano
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bronson throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele with a nice calf kick.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Nekele throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele slips a straight right by Bronson.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Bronson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson misses the jab.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Bronson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Nekele takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Keith Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.#T2#
Bronson misses with the combination.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Nekele lands a head kick!
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson throws a counter combo.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Good shot there by Nekele.#T3#
Nekele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD2#
Bronson lands a left and a right that send Nekele crashing to the mat, dazed. Bronson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
Nekele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nekele throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson slips under a jab from Nekele.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nekele scrambles back to his feet.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nekele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bronson tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.
Bronson has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Bronson catches Nekele right on the button with a cross.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Nekele both land. Nice combination.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nekele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nekele.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronson.
Keith Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Bronson down.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.#T1#
Bronson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronson duly obliges.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Nekele swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
A left lands for Bronson.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Bronson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nekele slips a straight right by Bronson.
Bronson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nekele.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Keith Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nekele lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
A left and a right from Bronson both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Nekele.
Nekele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nekele's head.
Nekele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nekele defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nekele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Nekele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Nekele is looking to wear down Bronson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Bronson tries to move into range but Nekele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Bronson tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nekele, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nekele defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nekele swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Nekele scores with a shot to the body.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Nekele connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Nekele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bronson was covering up waiting for the punch and Nekele finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Bronson pushes Nekele off and gets back to his feet. #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!
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson misses with a right hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bronson scores with a one two! Nekele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Nekele is rocked!#CUT2#Naiki Nekele's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Nekele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nekele - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Bronson!

Event: OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to his closed guard and prevents Zinsou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele 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.#T1#
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in to control the position.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
Nekele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nekele wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.#T3#
Zinsou wants to stand but Nekele is controlling the position.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nekele won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Nekele stands up out of Zinsou's guard for a moment - Zinsou manages to land a nice upkick.
Nekele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
Nekele preventing the sweep.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Nekele is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is looking to stand up but Nekele isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Zinsou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nekele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zinsou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nekele but Nekele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.#TD#
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Zinsou pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Nekele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Zinsou avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou landing with the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Nekele seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nekele holds on and takes a little breather.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nekele is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nekele wants to sweep but no luck.
Nekele seems keen to control Zinsou's posture.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nekele controlling the position.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nekele trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nekele looking to control.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou cracks Nekele with a solid left hand.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Nekele is keeping the position.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele looking to control.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nekele trying to control the position. #T4#
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou is really struggling to control Nekele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nekele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou prevents Nekele from improving his position.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou working over Nekele with some ground and pound. Nekele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nekele is positioning himself well to prevent Zinsou advancing to mount.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Zinsou tries to counter with a takedown but Nekele is quick to defend against it.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zinsou attempts a counter takedown but Nekele avoids it well and moves away.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Zinsou steps away.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Zinsou misses.
Nekele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Nekele.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zinsou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there.
Nekele is pressing down on Zinsou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Nekele's brow.
Zinsou cracks Nekele with a solid left hand.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele 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.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nekele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Zinsou throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely. #T3#
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nekele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Nekele is a slippery customer.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nekele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zinsou stalling.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but Nekele defending well.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nekele defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zinsou in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zinsou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there. #ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Zinsou wants to control but Nekele is keeping him busy.
Nekele wants to get back to full guard.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Nekele is having none of it.
Nekele taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Nekele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nekele is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Nekele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nekele is still in real trouble! Can Zinsou finish him?
Zinsou sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Nekele! Oh, Nekele is in big trouble! Zinsou lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou 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: OFK 199 - Lovanov Vs Hall
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Williams defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Nekele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Nekele's front leg but catches the back leg as Nekele tries to avoid it.
Williams blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Nekele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.#T1#
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Billy Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks.
Williams avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams with a jab.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice cross by Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams stalks Nekele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nekele's face. Nekele staggers backwards, shaken.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.#TD2#
Nekele shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nekele. #T2#
Nekele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nekele throws a big elbow that misses.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Nekele tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Nekele stops Williams from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nekele misses with a kick to the body.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nekele slips under a jab from Williams.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Nekele does no damage.
As Nekele tries to get set, Williams tries to push him back and clinch up but Nekele manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Williams catches Nekele right on the button with a cross.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nekele checks it well.
Williams 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.
Nekele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Nekele as he checks the leg kick.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams slips a straight right by Nekele.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nekele, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele 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.#T4#
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nekele's head backwards.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nekele's head backwards.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nekele wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nekele takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Williams throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele swings for the body but Williams moves out of range. #TD2#
Nekele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Nekele wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams scores with a body shot.
Billy Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Nekele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nekele.
Nekele takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Nekele catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Nekele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Nekele on that attempt.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Nekele is breathing heavily.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Williams cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nekele to stand back up!
Nekele walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Williams swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Williams!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Williams thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 192 - Philips Vs Da Oxlade
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zinsou.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into Nekele's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nekele is pulling down on Zinsou's head. It's preventing any offense from Zinsou, at least for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou is fighting to break Nekele's control of his arms but Nekele is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Zinsou slips nicely into half guard.
Nekele is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is nestled in close to Nekele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nekele is positioning himself well to prevent Zinsou advancing to mount.
Zinsou is trying to control. Nekele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zinsou throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Zinsou seems content to control.
Nekele tries to roll over but Zinsou keeps him under control.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nekele is not content to let Zinsou control the position.#T2#
Nekele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou looking to sit in guard and control but Nekele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nekele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Zinsou wants to stand up but Nekele is controlling him.
Zinsou 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.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving. #T3#
Zinsou wants to improve his position but instead Nekele has moved into half guard.
Zinsou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zinsou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zinsou gets full guard.
Nekele trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nekele 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.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zinsou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Nekele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Nekele from controlling successfully.
Zinsou wants to stand but Nekele is controlling the position.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nekele is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinsou is just out of range.#TD#
Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown into Nekele's guard.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nekele seems keen to control Zinsou's posture.
Nekele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele is trying to control the position but Zinsou postures up.
Nekele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele is controlling Zinsou's posture.#T1#
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to prevent any damage.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Nekele 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.
Nekele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nekele is controlling Zinsou's posture.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Nekele is keeping the position.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele is pulling down on Zinsou's head. It's preventing any offense from Zinsou, at least for the moment.
Zinsou stands up over Nekele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zinsou postures up in Nekele's guard and throws a big left but Nekele blocks it.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele 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.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nekele looking to control.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nekele seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nekele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in to control the position.
Zinsou postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nekele has Zinsou pulled in close to control his posture.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou postures up in Nekele's guard and throws a big left but Nekele blocks it.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Nekele has wrist control.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Nekele's brow.
Nekele looking for a sweep. Not yet Nekele, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou is in close to Nekele's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
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#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nekele walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Nekele, which made it look bad.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Zinsou off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on Zinsou's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinsou.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and bounces Nekele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Nekele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zinsou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Nekele controlling him for the moment.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving. #T1#
Nekele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nekele's guard. #REVR#
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nekele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zinsou controls the pace.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nekele controlling Zinsou's posture.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nekele trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele trying to control the position here.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou is really struggling to control Nekele but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to his closed guard and prevents Zinsou from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Zinsou - just one landing.
Nekele throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Zinsou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nekele's guard.
Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou content to stall in guard here.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinsou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zinsou, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 185 - Hilly Vs Mustonen
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Nekele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nekele is controlling him well.
Nekele is looking to take a break and control but Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philips wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Philips wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is dominant here and he's now got Philips's back!
Philips prevents Nekele from getting a body triangle.
Philips is trying to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips prevents Nekele from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nekele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Philips is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Philips prevents Nekele from getting a body triangle.
Philips is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nekele keeps control of the position easily here as Philips tries to buck him off.
Philips is keeping busy.
Nekele has good solid back control here.
Nekele trying to control momentarily. #T2##ES#
Philips is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Nekele off. It looks like it's working - Nekele slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Philips displaying calm under pressure there.
Philips blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Philips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philips scores with a body shot.
Philips swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips keeps Nekele at a distance using the push kick.
Philips slips under a jab.
A left lands for Nekele.
Radio Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Philips ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele throws a hook but Philips blocks it.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Philips steps away.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Philips fails to land.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Philips pushes off an throws an elbow but Nekele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Philips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nekele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips working Nekele over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.#BC2#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nekele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Philips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Philips connects with a body shot.
Nekele looks winded!
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Philips lands a nice looking body shot.
Philips chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Philips tries to counter by clinching up but Nekele breaks away and moves out of range.
Philips lands a head kick. Nekele smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philips.
Philips scores with a leg kick.
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philips is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nekele.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Philips misses with the combination.
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 Radio Philips will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele'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.#R2#
Nekele throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nekele's sensitive parts.
Nekele walks into a left hand.
Nekele misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Philips closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Radio Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Philips saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Philips. Nekele shrugs it off though. #T1#
Philips lands a jab to the head.
Nekele is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nekele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Philips is trying to defend but Nekele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Naiki Nekele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Philips looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Philips kicks Nekele off and gets back to his feet.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Nekele throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Philips connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nekele. Nekele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nekele misses with a body shot
letting Philips counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele scores with a head kick. Philips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Philips tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away. #T2#
Nice cross by Philips.
Philips lands a head kick!
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Philips.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Philips is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Philips drops his hands momentarily and Nekele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Philips.
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Philips slips a jab from Nekele.
A counter left hand to the body from Philips misses its target.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Philips.
Philips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philips counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nekele swings for the body but Philips moves out of range.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philips scores with a jab.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Nekele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Philips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Philips lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Philips makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
Philips lands a high kick to the side of Nekele's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Philips dives into guard, looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Philips stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nekele throws a lazy uppercut
and Philips counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Philips has taken the fight to the clinch.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Philips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Philips is working Nekele over against the cage.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Philips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Philips lands a nice knee to the body.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Philips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Philips.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Philips defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Philips counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele takes a kick to the side of the head.
Philips tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Nekele closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Philips quickly recovers to half guard.

Philips manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nekele keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Nekele avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Radio Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philips tries to stall but Nekele uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Nekele avoids a wild elbow strike from Philips.
Philips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but Nekele blocks with his arms.
Nekele blocks an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Philips.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
A short left from Nekele.
Nekele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Philips throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekele is defending well for now.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele jabs at Philips's body.
Philips lands with an uppercut that bounces Nekele off the cage and back into range.
Philips lands with a kick to the ribs.
Philips with the inside leg kick.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele throws a hook but Philips blocks it.#T3#
Nekele misses with a few strikes there.
Philips lands a leg kick that knocks Nekele off balance momentarily.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Philips scores with a nice strike.
Nekele misses with a body punch
and Philips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Philips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Philips saw that one coming.#CL#
Philips has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Philips digs a right hand into Nekele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nekele's gas tank.
Philips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nekele's defenses.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Philips lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Nekele in his tracks for a moment.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekele is defending well for now.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nekele throws an elbow but it misses.
Philips content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Nekele misses with a jab to the body
and Philips counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
As Nekele tries to get set, Philips tries to push him back and clinch up but Nekele manages to avoid the attempt.
Nekele misses with a left hand
and Philips counters with a left to the body.
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radio Philips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 179 -
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Nekele takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.#T1#
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
A leg kick checked by Nekele.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams is looking to wear down Nekele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nekele misses the jab.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Williams throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Nekele misses with a double jab.
Williams throws a leg kick but Nekele moved away.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Williams.
Nekele throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Williams jabs Nekele right on the nose. Nekele blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks.
Nekele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3##KD#
Williams drops Nekele with a beautiful combination! Nekele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A bone on bone clash there as Nekele blocks the leg kick.
Nekele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces 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!
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nekele thows a leg kick but Williams checks it #CL#
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams. #T4#
Nekele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Williams takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a head kick. Nekele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams wants to slow Nekele down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Nekele digs a good hook to Williams's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Nekele down.
Williams throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekele. #T1#
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nekele.
Nekele stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Nekele slips a jab from Williams.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
That kick from Williams tenderised Nekele's leg. Nekele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nekele lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nekele misses with a hook #CL#
and Williams counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Nekele.
Williams wants to slow Nekele down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nekele's sensitive parts.
Nekele scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nekele scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Nekele lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Nekele swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele checks a leg kick.
Williams avoids the body shot from Nekele.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Billy Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses #CL#
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nekele needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Nekele works Williams's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nekele tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Williams throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Williams.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.#T1#
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nekele lands with a shot to the body.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele lands with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nekele checks a low kick from Williams.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Nekele.
Nekele throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Nekele - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Nekele cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Nekele misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nekele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nekele, as that shot connected.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Williams.
Nekele throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nekele's knee momentarily.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nekele. That did some damage!
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naiki Nekele.
I think Nekele 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Hall throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Nekele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Nekele moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Nekele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Hall.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nekele is looking for the big counter here.
A solid body kick from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nekele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele misses the jab.
Nekele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Nekele settles back down.
Hall looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
Nekele digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nekele connects with the punch.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nekele jabs at Hall's body.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Nekele.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Hall.
Nekele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.
Nekele moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nekele cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Nekele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Nekele blocks the low kick.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall slips a straight right by Nekele.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Hall counters by clinching up. #T2#
Nekele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nekeles head.
Nekele lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nekele lands a head kick!
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Nekele slips under a jab from Hall.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hall slips a jab from Nekele.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nekele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nekele digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Nekele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Hall tries to land a front kick but Nekele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nekele tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nekele to the ground. Nekele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Nekele lands an overhand right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mad Onion wants to clinch.
Mad Onion avoids the body shot from Nekele.
We've been told by Mad Onion's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele misses with a leg kick.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nekele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nekele connects with a right hand. Mad Onion shakes it off.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mad Onion manages to avoid it.
Mad Onion scores with a leg kick.
Mad Onion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mad Onion scores with a hook.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mad Onion looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele digs a good body shot into Mad Onion'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!
Mad Onion misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Mad Onion finds it's way through Nekele's defenses.
Nekele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Mad Onion misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Nekele takes a swing at Mad Onion's ribcage but misses.
Mad Onion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mad Onion connects with a leg kick.
Mad Onion throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mad Onion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mad Onion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mad Onion tries to move into range but Nekele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up.
Mad Onion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mad Onion looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nekele.
Mad Onion connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Mad Onion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Mad Onion's head back.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a body shot.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Mad Onion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mad Onion doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away. #CL#
Mad Onion has closed the distance and engaged Nekele in a clinch.
Mad Onion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele throws out a leg kick but Mad Onion moves out of range and Nekele only half commits.
Mad Onion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mad Onion moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Mad Onion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele swings for the body but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Mad Onion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nekele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mad Onion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mad Onion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Nekele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nekele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mad Onion rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Mad Onion.
Nekele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
A left lands for Nekele.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mad Onion.
Nekele lands with a hook. Mad Onion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Mad Onion off balance momentarily.
Nekele throws a hook but Mad Onion blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Mad Onion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mad Onion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mad Onion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mad Onion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nekele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Mad Onion slips under a jab from Nekele.#CL#
Mad Onion instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mad Onion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mad Onion lands a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.#T4#
Nekele misses with some punches.
Mad Onion looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Mad Onion instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mad Onion missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nekele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mad Onion lands with a shot to the body.
Nekele throws a right hand that misses
and Mad Onion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Nekele.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mad Onion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.#CL#
Mad Onion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mad Onion throws an elbow but it misses.
Nekele misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele'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.#R2#
Mad Onion tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it. #CL#
Mad Onion clinches with his opponent.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Nekele avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Nekele avoids the elbow strike from Mad Onion, against the cage. #BC2#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nekele sizes up Mad Onion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mad Onion 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.
Mad Onion tries to work over Nekele's front leg with a kick but Nekele checks it.
Mad Onion is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mad Onion misses.
Nekele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Mad Onion blocks the leg kick.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele 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.
Nekele takes a swing at Mad Onion's ribcage but misses.
Nekele blocks the body kick.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nekele looks to land a right hand but Mad Onion moved out of range.
Mad Onion 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nekele.
Mad Onion fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nekele scores with a body shot.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mad Onion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Mad Onion tries to move into range but Nekele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mad Onion avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Mad Onion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nekele.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Mad Onion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Mad Onion moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mad Onion.
A short left from Nekele.
Mad Onion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mad Onion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Nekele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mad Onion tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion throws an elbow but it misses.
Mad Onion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mad Onion lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele throws a body punch but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Mad Onion with a jab.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mad Onion moves away.
Mad Onion throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mad Onion rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Nekele takes an elbow to the temple.
Mad Onion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mad Onion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nekele blocks the elbow strike.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nekeles head.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mad Onion has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mad Onion.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Mad Onion lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Mad Onion throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Mad Onion saw that one coming.
Mad Onion throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nekele there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Mad Onion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mad Onion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mad Onion staying out of range there.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tried to counter with a leg kick but Nekele avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nekele throws a head kick but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mad Onion drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage.
Mad Onion pushes Nekele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nekele taking a breather.
Mad Onion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nekele backwards. #CUT#The cut above Naiki Nekele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mad Onion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nekele up against the cage.
Mad Onion is working Nekele over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Mad Onion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mad Onion moves into range and clinches up with Nekele.
Good body shot from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele takes an elbow to the temple.
Nekele blocks an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion scores with a shoulder strike.
Mad Onion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mad Onion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mad Onion throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the body.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mad Onion lands an elbow that stopped Nekele in his tracks for a moment.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nekele's defenses. #CUT#Naiki Nekele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Nekele blocks an elbow strike.
Mad Onion keeps control of Nekele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mad Onion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekele.
Mad Onion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nekele blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mad Onion fails to land.
Nekele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Onions head.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nekele's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Nekele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Philips counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nekele's knee momentarily.
Nekele cracks Philips with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Philips moves out of range easily.
Philips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Philips swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele scores with a shot to the body.
Philips misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Philips fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.
Nekele jabs Philips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philips drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Philips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Good work by Philips as he checks the leg kick.
Philips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Philips holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Philips digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Philips lands a body punch.
Nekele gets through Philips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Philips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Nekele takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Nekele is blocking nicely.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nekele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Philips lands an elbow just above Nekele 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips lands a body shot.
Philips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nekele looks winded!
Philips has Nekele pressed against the cage. #T2#
Philips landing knees to the body.
Philips'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.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips has Nekele pressed against the cage, preventing Nekele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Philips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Philips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Philips missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Philips.
Philips lands an elbow inside.
Philips is leaning against Nekele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Nekele shrugs off.
Philips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philips has Nekele pressed against the cage.
Nekele is trying to force a seperation but Philips has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Philips.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Naiki Nekele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nekele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philips tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
Philips lands with a left to the head.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
Philips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Philips is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Philips landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Philips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nekele takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Philips.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philips.
Nekele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Philips clinches up with Nekele and pushes him back against the cage.
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Philips is trying to maintain a safe position but Nekele gets an underhook and turns Philips into the cage.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short body shot lands from Philips as the two fighters clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nekele 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.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
Philips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nekele's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Philips - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips throws an elbow but it misses.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Knees to the body from Philips.
Philips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Philips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Philips works on Nekele's body with a couple of short punches.
Philips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Philips throws an elbow that misses.
Nekele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Philips.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Philips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nekele prevents a body shot from Philips.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Philips blocking some punches.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Nekele is blocking nicely.
Philips tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Philips working Nekele over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nekele wants to get back to striking at distance but Philips won't allow it.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Philips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nekele misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Philips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Philips.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Philips lands with a short shot to the head.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Nekele's ribcage.
Philips is leaning against Nekele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Philips missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Philips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Philips lands a body punch.
Philips misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Philips lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele is trying to force a seperation but Philips has the dominant position.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips lands an elbow just above Nekele 's eye.
Nekele managing to block the knees to the body from Philips.
Philips is pushing Nekele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Philips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Philips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Philips digs a right hand into Nekele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nekele's gas tank.
Philips taking a breather.
Nekele misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Philips.
Nekele takes one on the button.
Philips slips under a jab.#KD#
Philips connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Nekele to the floor! Philips dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Philips gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philips with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Philips takes the fight into the clinch.
Philips lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Naiki Nekele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Philips works on Nekele's body with a couple of short punches.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Philips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nekele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Nekele working aggressively here.
Philips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nekele's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radio Philips!
During a confident post fight interview, Radio Philips thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 147 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Nekele throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Nekele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nekele.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.
Nekele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Line lands.
Nekele misses with a body shot
and Line 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.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Nekele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance. #T1#
Line sizes up Nekele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Line.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line works over Nekele's head and body with a nice combination.
Nekele looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Line. #KD#
Line lands a head kick that stumbles Nekele and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Nekele is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Line 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.
Nekele being controlled here, momentarily.
Nekele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele trying to control the position here.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nekele wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment.
Nekele has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Line has passed into side control.
Nekele is trying to get back to half guard.
Nekele is still trying to improve position.
Nekele being controlled for a moment.
Line tries to score with some ground and pound. Nekele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nekele trying to remain calm as Line controls from the top position.
Nekele can't do much from the bottom here.
Line controls the position from side control.#T3#
Line creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nekele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Line throws a strike aimed at the side of Nekele's head but Nekele avoids it well.
Nekele is trying to work for a sweep but Line has mounted him!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line avoids the attempt from Nekele to control.
Line wants to control the pace but Nekele is squirming around nicely.
Nekele tries to hold on but Line postures up.
Line throws some wild stikes that Nekele manages to avoid easily.
Line has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nekele's face.
Line can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nekele is looking to escape. #T4#
Line is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nekele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nekele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Line throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nekele because Line loaded up on that one.
Nekele is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Nekele tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nekele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Line tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Line wants to control the pace but Nekele is squirming around nicely.
Line looking to ground and pound but Nekele is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Line scores with a hook.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nekele in his tracks.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Nekele punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line misses with a hook.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.#T1#
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Line blocks a jab.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Line lands a jab to Nekele's midsection.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Gothic Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Line throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nekele takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.#KD#
Line throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nekele tumbling to the canvas!
Nekele is still in real trouble! Can Line finish him?
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Line advances to half guard.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Line sits in half guard.
Nekele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nekele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Line showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nekele looking to control. #T3#
Nekele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Line engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Line forces his way into half guard.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Line throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Line is thwarting Nekele's attempts to control the position.
Line trying to pass the guard but Nekele defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Line performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Line'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely.
Line missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nekele tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Line sits in half guard.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
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#
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line lands a jab.
Nekele misses the jab.
Nekele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nekele takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nekele tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Line here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nekele throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele 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.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele throws a body punch but Line moves 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!
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nekele does no damage.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Line avoids the body shot from Nekele. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Nekele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Line doesn't seem phased though.
Line lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Line missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nekele punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Line cracks Nekele 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!
Line with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gothic Line is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Line digs a good hook to Nekele's body.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
Line scores with a head kick. Nekele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Line slips under a jab.
Nekele is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nekele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line connects with a right hand. Nekele shakes it off.
Line walks into a left hand.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Line bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nekele's head.#CL#
Line moves into the clinch.#T3#
Line tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Line. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Nekele off the cage and back into range.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Line misses with a looping left.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Line drops his hands momentarily and Nekele 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.
Line avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Nekele throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line works the jab nicely.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nekele throws a jab when Line was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gothic Line showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Line 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 141 - Philips Vs Line
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Nekele swings for the body but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba wants to counter with a clinch but Nekele pushes him away.
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cuba rushes Nekele and presses him up against the cage.
Nekele is trying to break the clinch but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Cuba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nekele after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba stalling against the cage.
Nekele misses with the head strike.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Cuba can't find room to land a body shot as Nekele controls the action.
Nekele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele is trying to force a seperation but Cuba has the dominant position.#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cuba misses with a wild combination.
Cuba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cuba throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuba is just out of range.
Cuba tries to counter with a clinch but Nekele shakes him off and moves away.
Nekele throws the left hand but Cuba avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Cuba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nekele 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.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Cuba's belly button to the back.
Nekele swings for the body but Cuba moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuba is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuba manages to avoid it.
Cuba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nekele defends it well.
Nekele jabs Cuba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nekele lands with a nice body punch.
Nekele slips under a jab from Cuba.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nekele misses the jab.
Nekele lands with an overhand left.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cuba lands with a nice combination. Nekele backs away looking to recover.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Cuba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuba misses with a body shot.
Nekele scores with a jab to the body.
Cuba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Cuba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Cuba throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Cuba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nekele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cuba somewhat.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Cuba.
Nekele lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Cuba's body.
Cuba blocks the body kick.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nekele throws a body punch but Cuba moves out of range.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Cuba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele thinks about countering with a body kick.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cuba to score with a decent uppercut.
Cuba moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Cuba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cuba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cuba.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuba.
Nekele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cuba. Cuba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nekele defends it well.
Cuba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
Cuba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cuba's head.
Cuba takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Cuba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuba.
Cuba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nekele connects with a jab.#ROC#Cuba is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nekele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuba can do to turn this around?
Nekele scores with a jab to the body.
Cuba is still on wobbly legs! Can Nekele finish him?
Cuba drops his hands momentarily. Nekele doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Cuba staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Cuba doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naiki Nekele thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 136 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Nekele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grabber takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Grabber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Grabber avoids it with no problem.
Grabber wants to land a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Grabber connects with a body shot.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Grabber's belly button to the back.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grabber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grabber blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Nice shot by Grabber.
Grabber scores with a decent looking hook.
Grabber clobbers Nekele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grabber throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nekele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Grabber takes one on the button.
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!
Nekele swings for the body but Grabber moves out of range.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber misses with a straight right.
Nekele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grabber with a body shot.
Grabber throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nekele scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grabber 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 Nekele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nekele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Grabber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Grabber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Grabber is out of range.
Grabber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabber.
Grabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele lands a high kick!
Grabber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grabber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Grabber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grabber rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
Grabber blocks a leg kick.
Grabber tries to land a front kick but Nekele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grabber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabber tried to counter with a leg kick but Nekele avoided it.
Grabber misses with an uppercut.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Grabber avoids it with no problem.
Grabber tried to score with a low kick but Nekele checks it.
Grabber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Nekele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nekele throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.#T3#
Grabber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele throws a head kick but Grabber moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabber.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Grabber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grabber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Grabber throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Grabber connects with a nice looking jab.
Grabber slips a straight right by Nekele.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabber.
Nekele wants to land a leg kick but Grabber is out of range.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Grabber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nekele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nekele looks winded!
Nekele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grabber is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Grabber lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Grabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Grabber.
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Grabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nekele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grabber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grabber lands a leg kick that knocks Nekele off balance momentarily.
Grabber's corner calls for a 1-2. Grabber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grabber scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Grabber lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Grabber misses with a straight left.
Grabber throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Grabber 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#
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Grabber misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Grabber moves out of range easily.
A jab from Nekele misses.
Nekele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Grabber finds it's target.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Grabber moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grabber slips a straight right by Nekele.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Grabber.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jab by Nekele.
Grabber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grabber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grabber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grabber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Grabber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grabber misses with a straight right.
Grabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Grabber counters with an inside leg kick.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Grabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Grabber avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Grabber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grabber throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
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!
Grabber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grabber scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andy Grabber is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Grabber lands a big head kick that sends Nekele tumbling to the mat! Grabber takes a step backwards and waves Nekele back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nekele is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Grabber. Nekele falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Grabber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Grabber!
After the fight, Andy Grabber 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: OFK 129 -
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazepin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nekele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazepin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nekele defends well and Mazepin ends up having to push Nekele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mazepin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nekele is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazepin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazepin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazepin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazepin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nekele avoids it really well and circles away.
Nekele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Mazepin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele cracks Mazepin with an open hand slap.
Mazepin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Mazepin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nekele keeps the fight on the outside.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazepin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
It looked like Mazepin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nekele pushes Mazepin away with a front kick.
Mazepin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Mazepin shoots in but Nekele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mazepin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Mazepin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Mazepin avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Mazepin throws a big counter combination but Nekele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazepin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Mazepin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazepin.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazepin manages to avoid it.
Nekele stuns Mazepin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazepin doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Mazepin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Nekele tenderised Mazepin's leg. Mazepin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Mazepin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazepin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nekele.
Nekele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazepin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele works Mazepin's body with a nice hook.
Mazepin wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazepin closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Mazepin pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mazepin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazepin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Mazepin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazepin checks it well.
Mazepin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mazepin avoids the head kick by Nekele. #T4#
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mazepin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a body punch but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazepin.
Nekele tests Mazepin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazepin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mazepin darts in looking for a takedown but Nekele gets double underhooks and turns Mazepin into the cage.
Nekele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Nekele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
That's time! Mazepin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mazepin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Nekele misses.
Nekele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nekele throws a body punch but Mazepin moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nekele as he connects with a hook.
Mazepin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazepin manages to avoid it.
Mazepin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mazepin takes one to the chin there.
Mazepin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Mazepin is rocked!
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Nekele and Mazepin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Nekele!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 124 - Foley Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele scores with a nice strike.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a left to the body.
Martinyuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Martinyuk lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Nekele lands a head kick. Martinyuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martinyuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Martinyuk cracks Nekele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Nekele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Nekele swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martinyuk.
Nekele misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk throws a shot to the body.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martinyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Martinyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk avoids a kick to the body.
Nekele is looking to wear down Martinyuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nekele takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martinyuk scores with a hook to the body. Nekele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nekele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Nekele defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nekele eats them both and turns towards Martinyuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinyuk needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele tries to score with a low kick but Martinyuk moves his leg out of the way.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Martinyuk off balance momentarily.#T3#
Nekele walks into a jab.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Martinyuk off balance momentarily.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Nekele swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the body.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Martinyuk's head back.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nekele throws a right hand that misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Nekele scores with the left hand. Martinyuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Nekele takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Martinyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nekele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nekele under the eye.
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nekele's hands.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Nekele seems unphased.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele lands a head kick. Martinyuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martinyuk lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Nekele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nekele misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk connects with a single shot there.
Martinyuk cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinyuk takes one on the button.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Nekele throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Nekele's defenses.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinyuk lands with a cross.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martinyuk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a right hand
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martinyuk lands an overhand right.
Martinyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab. #T3#
Nekele misses the jab.
Martinyuk is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele throws the kick towards the body but Martinyuk avoids it.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Martinyuk's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele misses with a hook.
Martinyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nekele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele sizes up Martinyuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Martinyuk jumps back.
Martinyuk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martinyuk cracks Nekele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Nekele misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body kick.
Nekele takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Martinyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Nekele in the body.
Martinyuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinyuk throws a front kick that sends Nekele stumbling back into the cage.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nekele walks into a jab.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinyuk scores with a hook.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Martinyuk with a jab.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nekele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Nekele misses.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Martinyuk scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws out a powerful jab.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Martinyuk lands.#T2#
Martinyuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the nose.
Martinyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martinyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Nekele misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Martinyuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nekele moves out of range as Martinyuk throws a body kick.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Nekele misses the jab.
Nekele throws a head kick but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.#T3#
Martinyuk scores with a nice head shot.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Nekele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele misses with a jab to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Sloppy strikes from Martinyuk. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Martinyuk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Nekele misses with a hook
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nekele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martinyuk - the referee stops the clock and Nekele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martinyuk. Nekele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a push kick.
Nekele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.
Nekele 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.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinyuk 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
Our winner, Leonid Martinyuk, 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: OFK 116 - Power Vs Harper
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Zinsou moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Nekele in a clinch.
Zinsou tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
Nekele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Nekele won't allow it.
Nekele lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nekele.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Nekele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zinsous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zinsou throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Nekele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Nekele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Zinsou blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinsou ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Zinsou looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nekele lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zinsou. Nekele pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Nekele lands a jab.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nekele.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele checks the leg kick.
Hall swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Hall.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Nekele misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Nekele throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
A big right from Nekele misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall looks for the body kick but Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Nekele lands.#T2#
Jab from Hall.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Hall 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.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Nekele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall tries a low kick but Nekele avoids it.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Hall drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling him.
Nekele scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head. #BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall 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!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Nekele throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele. #CL2#
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nekele. #CL2#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nekele can pounce on him.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Hall is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Hall clinches.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling him.
Nekele managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Hall wants to break free but Nekele has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling the position.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele backing away here, and Hall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nekele with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Nekele misses the jab.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nekele as he connects with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Nekele.
Hall lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nekele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Hall.
Nekele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Nekele dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with a body shot. #T2#
Hall jabs Nekele right on the nose. Nekele blinks but takes it well.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Hall throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Nekele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Nekele takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Hall gets a clinch.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Nekele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Nekele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Hall cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nekele on the side of the head.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nekele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!#CUT#Charlie Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nekele catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Hall works Nekele's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Nekele lands with a nice body punch.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Nekele's leg but Nekele calmly moves out of range.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Nekele takes one on the button.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Hall throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Nekele throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nekele misses its target.#T2#
Nekele throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Nekele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Hall. #T3#
Hall is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Hall.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A jab from Hall misses.
Nekele lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Nekele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Nekele throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Hall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Hall.
I think Hall 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 100 - Sector Vs Tripp
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Knox misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Knox misses. #T1#
Knox avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nekele walks into a jab.
Nekele lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox avoids the head kick by Nekele.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele misses with a kick to the body.
Knox defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nekele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Nekele misses.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nekele staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Nekele throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.#T3#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
A big right from Knox misses.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nekele. Nekele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nekele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Nekele throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nekele lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nekele misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knox with a hook.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nekele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Knox checks a low kick from Nekele.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele slips under a jab from Knox.
Nekele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox slips under a jab from Nekele.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Nekele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.#CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nekele throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Nekele catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nekele misses with a left hand #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Nekele toppling to the canvas! Nekele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Knox cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nekele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nekele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Knox cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nekele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #CUT#The cut above Naiki Nekele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Knox misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Nekele throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Nekele misses with a hook #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Nekele toppling to the canvas! Nekele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Knox cracks Nekele on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nekele falls backwards against the cage. Knox follows up with more strikes that drop Nekele to his knees. Knox keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nekele! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 2
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Koniu with a nice calf kick.
Nekele misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Koniu clinches.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Koniu 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.
Koniu tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
Nekele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu trying to control the position but instead, Nekele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koniu into the cage.
Koniu lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniu.
Nekele throws a punch but it's blocked by Koniu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Koniu lands a head kick. Nekele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koniu tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it.
Koniu jabs Nekele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koniu.
Koniu throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily. #T1#
Koniu ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Koniu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Koniu.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Koniu moves out of range easily.
Nekele throws a body punch but Koniu moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koniu.
Nekele takes a swing at Koniu's ribcage but misses.
Koniu wants to counter with a clinch but Nekele pushes him away.
Koniu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koniu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koniu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koniu misses the jab.
Koniu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nekele.
Nekele lands with a cross.
Nekele scores with a head kick. Koniu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniu moves away.#T2#
Koniu connects with the punch.
Koniu slips a straight right by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniu.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koniu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Koniu takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Koniu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nekele moves out of range of the leg kick from Koniu.
Koniu tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
Nekele with a hook.
Koniu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koniu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koniu tries to counter with a clinch but Nekele shakes him off and moves away.
Koniu misses with a head kick.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Koniu is just out of range.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Koniu moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniu moves away.
Koniu wants to counter with a clinch but Nekele pushes him away.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koniu will feel that in the morning.
Jab by Koniu.
Nekele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koniu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Koniu avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele is looking to score with low kicks.
Nekele sets himself, and Koniu steps forward looking for the clinch! Nekele avoids it this time.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Koniu tries to counter with a clinch but Nekele shakes him off and moves away.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koniu needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koniu wants to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch position.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Koniu's shoulder, as Koniu tries to avoid the shot.
Koniu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Koniu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nekele. That did some damage!
Nekele throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele takes a swing at Koniu's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nekele with a nice cross.
Koniu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koniu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koniu throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koniu lands a body shot.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koniu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koniu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nekele scores with a nice body kick.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Koniu closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.
Koniu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Koniu.
Good leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Koniu's head but Koniu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele lands a slapping body shot.
Koniu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koniu moves out of range as Nekele throws a body kick.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koniu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Koniu moves out of range easily.
Koniu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Koniu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniu.
Koniu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nekele there.#T1#
Koniu throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koniu blocks a leg kick.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele fakes the leg kick and cracks Koniu in the body.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Koniu's head back.
Koniu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nekele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koniu takes a step back to recover.
Koniu is breathing heavily.
Koniu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nekele's head backwards.
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koniu has time to react.
Koniu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Koniu wants to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch position.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Koniu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koniu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Koniu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koniu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele lands a head kick. Koniu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koniu feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
Nice shot lands for Koniu.
Nekele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koniu blocks a jab.
Nekele throws a leg kick but Koniu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koniu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Nekele throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Koniu counters by clinching up. #T3#
Koniu takes a shot to the head.
Koniu throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Koniu.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Koniu tries to counter with a clinch but Nekele shakes him off and moves away.
Koniu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koniu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Koniu moves away and avoids it.
Koniu tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it.
Koniu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koniu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Koniu.#T4#
Nekele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Koniu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Koniu.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Koniu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Nekele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniu can do to turn this around?
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele takes a swing at Koniu's ribcage but misses.
Nekele lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koniu's head backwards.
Nekele lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Koniu.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koniu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Nekele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nekele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Koniu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Koniu is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nekele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koniu doesn't seem phased though.
Koniu clobbers Nekele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koniu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koniu misses with a looping right.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Koniu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Koniu darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Nekele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Koniu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koniu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniu misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koniu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nekele's brow.
Koniu pushes off an throws an elbow but Nekele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nekele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koniu avoiding damage.
Koniu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koniu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nekele.
Koniu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koniu working Nekele over with knees to the body.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nekele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nekele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koniu misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Koniu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koniu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koniu scores with a knee to the head.
Koniu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koniu throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele avoiding damage as Koniu throws knees to the body.
Koniu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koniu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koniu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koniu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Koniu connects with the punch.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Koniu.
Koniu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Koniu.
Koniu throws a head kick that misses.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koniu blocks a jab.
Koniu wants to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick from Koniu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koniu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Koniu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele works Koniu's body with a nice hook.
Nekele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nekele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koniu - the referee stops the clock and Nekele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koniu. Nekele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koniu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koniu doesn't seem bothered though.
Koniu lands with a shot to the body.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Koniu saw that one coming.
Koniu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koniu takes a step back to recover.
Nekele moves out of range as Koniu throws a body kick.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniu.
Koniu tries to counter with a clinch but Nekele shakes him off and moves away.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Koniu off the cage and back into range.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koniu manages to avoid it.
Japa Koniu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koniu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Japa Koniu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nekele 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele gave a mention to Gatoroids in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Nekele with an uppercut!
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delsarte 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 Nekele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nekele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delsarte defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte lands with an overhand left.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Nekele in the body.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Delsarte blocks the low kick.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.#T1#
Delsarte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nekele.
Delsarte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nekele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Nekele throws a push kick but Delsarte slaps the foot to one side.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Delsarte lands a head shot.
Delsarte cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Delsarte thinks about countering with a body kick.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Delsarte looks for the body kick but Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Nekele's head.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Delsarte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Delsarte lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele scores with a jab.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Delsarte throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Nekele's front leg but catches the back leg as Nekele tries to avoid it. #T3#
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte tries to land a leg kick but Nekele saw it coming and moves away.
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
And Delsarte counters with a quick kick to the body but Nekele blocks it.
Delsarte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Nekele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Delsarte connects with a crisp jab.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Nekele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele walks into a stiff left hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nekele to score with a decent uppercut.
Nekele thuds his shin into the meat of Delsarte's side.
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!
Delsarte with the inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Nekele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nekele.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Delsarte slips a jab from Nekele.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte misses with a looping left.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the temple. Nekele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Delsarte punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte lands a right hook to the body.
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
Delsarte scores with a jab. Nekele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nekele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele with a jab.
Nekele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delsarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a body kick.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Delsarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delsarte takes one to the side of the head.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte blocks a jab.
Delsarte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nekele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nekele might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Delsarte has got the better of the exchanges.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
It looked like Delsarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Nekele takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Delsarte moved away.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good low kick that Nekele was not able to check. #T2#
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Delsarte.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Delsarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Nekele off balance momentarily.
Delsarte lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele scores with a body shot.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delsarte.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Nekele with an uppercut!#T4#
Delsarte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Delsarte blocks the leg kick.
Delsarte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Delsarte.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Nekele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Nekele's leg. Nekele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nekele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nekele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Delsarte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele avoids a kick to the body.
Delsarte throws out a powerful jab.
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Delsarte misses the jab.
Delsarte cracks Nekele with a good jab.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Delsarte moved away.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
You can see that Nekele has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A big left from Delsarte misses.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Delsarte.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nekele misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nekele just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Delsarte connects with a leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Delsarte misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
Nekele throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to work over Nekele's front leg with a kick but Nekele checks it.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nekele is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte connects with a jab.
Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range. #T2#
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nekele if he has to take too many more of those.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Delsarte throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Delsarte there.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Delsarte clobbers Nekele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Delsarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nekele will feel that in the morning.
Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte scores with a hook to the body. Nekele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Delsarte throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte clobbers Nekele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Nekele misses.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delsarte with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nekele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Nekele. #T4#
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele tests Delsarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delsarte is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks.
Delsarte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte 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 Nekele.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delsarte 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!
As Gauthier Delsarte got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Want The Winner Between Zeta Knox Vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Champion Vs Champion. Smash Vs Savage, 2 Belts On The Line. Winner Takes All'.

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele lands with an overhand left.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemieux is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Nekele with a nice cross.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Nekele.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemieux misses the target.#T1#
Lemieux moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Nekele misses
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Nekele backing up. Nekele nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Nekele should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele misses with a head kick. #T2#
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Nekele misses
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Lemieux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele thows a leg kick but Lemieux checks it
and Lemieux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele misses with a body shot #KD#
and Lemieux counters with a nice right hand that sends Nekele toppling to the canvas! Nekele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lemieux finish him?!
Nekele jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele looks winded!#T3##KD#
Lemieux cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nekele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nekele's head, knocking him out cold! Lemieux is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Nekele jabs at Knox's body.
Nekele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Knox drops Nekele with a beautiful combination! Nekele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Nekele catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Knox 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.
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Nekele has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a right hand to the body.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Nekele.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Knox misses with a double jab. #T2#
Knox misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele is looking to land body kicks.
Knox slips under a jab from Nekele.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox takes one on the button.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Nekele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.#T3#
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Nekele is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Nekele crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Nekele back to his feet!
BOOM! Knox lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nekele. Nekele tries to recover but Knox is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nekele lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeta Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Steelers's belly button to the back.
Steelers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Steelers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
A lazy body kick from Nekele
and Steelers counters with a good low kick that Nekele was not able to check.
Steelers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steelers.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele throws a body punch but Steelers moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Steelers throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steelers.
Nekele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.#T1#
Nekele throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nekele 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.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nekele. Steelers shrugs it off though.
Nekele lands a right hook to the body.
Steelers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Steelers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Steelers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steelers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steelers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele lands a slapping body shot.
Nekele misses with a left hand
and Steelers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steelers connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Steelers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steelers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele lands a nice shot to the body.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steelers.
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Steelers throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steelers moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nekele connects with a single shot there.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steelers doesn't seem bothered though.
Steelers blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Steelers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steelers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nekele to score with a decent uppercut.
Nekele tries to land a front kick but Steelers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steelers misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers avoids the head kick by Nekele.
As Nekele looks to move away, Steelers throws a big counter combo but Nekele just gets out of the way.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele misses the jab.
Steelers misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steelers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Nekele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nekele.#ROC2#Steelers is rocked!
Steelers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steelers with a body shot.
Oh Steelers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nekele throws a quick head kick that knocks Steelers silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nekele is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Naiki Nekele 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.
In defeat, Pittsburgh Steelers stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Oxlade misses with a low kick as Nekele jumps back.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Oxlade.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele takes a swing at Da Oxlade's ribcage but misses.
Da Oxlade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Oxlade lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele throws a jab when Da Oxlade was well out of range.
Da Oxlade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Da Oxlade counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Da Oxlade's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Oxlade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Da Oxlade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Oxlade.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Da Oxlade misses its intended target.
Da Oxlade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Oxlade rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Da Oxlade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Da Oxlade with the inside leg kick.
Da Oxlade 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.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Oxlade throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nekele 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.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Oxlade moves away.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Da Oxlade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nekele swings for the body but Da Oxlade moves out of range.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele lands a head kick. Da Oxlade smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Da Oxlade is rocked!
Da Oxlade leaves his chin hanging out and Nekele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Da Oxlade crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
A less than humble Naiki Nekele misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Nekele.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
We've been hearing reports that Nekele has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.#T1#
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Nekele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a nice head kick!
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle, before Nekele throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Pulkkinen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nekele lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from OConnell.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele shoots in and drives through. OConnell sprawls well.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OConnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OConnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OConnell throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Nekele pushes OConnell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nekele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
OConnell is trying to break the clinch but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
OConnell tries to circle away but Nekele has him pinned against the cage.
Nekele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnells head. #T1#
OConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nekele lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from OConnell lands.
OConnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
OConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OConnell throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but OConnell just manages to avoid 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nekele.
Nekele tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nekele gets a clinch.
Nekele is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OConnell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naiki Nekele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OConnell wants to break free but Nekele has control.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Nekele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
OConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
OConnell misses with a wild combination.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OConnell tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OConnell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nekele avoids the head kick by OConnell.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but OConnell avoided it.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Nekele.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
OConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
OConnell works Nekele's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OConnell.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Nekele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell misses with a wild combination.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Nekele scores with the left hand. OConnell knows he should have avoided that one.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
OConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
OConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nekele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OConnell is looking to reverse the position.
OConnell trying to control but Nekele flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nekele controlling well, preventing OConnell from escaping the position. #ES2#
OConnell is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Nekele off. It looks like it's working - Nekele slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! OConnell displaying calm under pressure there. #CL#
Nekele moves into range and clinches up with OConnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell avoids the elbow strike from Nekele, against the cage.
OConnell tries to break free but Nekele pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on OConnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OConnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele lands with a right to the head.
Nekele has OConnell pressed against the cage, preventing OConnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OConnell can't break the clinch.
Nekele blocking some punches.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele lands a right hand.
Nekele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OConnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nekele moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nekele clinches. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OConnell misses with a straight left.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Nekele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OConnell is trying to push Nekele away but Nekele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nekele working aggressively here.
OConnell pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OConnell blocking some punches. #T3#
OConnell tries to circle away but Nekele has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from OConnell.
Nekele works on OConnell's body with a couple of short punches.
OConnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Paul OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekele with a hook.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OConnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Nekele won't allow it.
OConnell tries to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling the position. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele tries to clinch up.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Nekele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nekele is looking to chop away at OConnell's legs.
As Nekele backs off OConnell throws a huge counter combo but Nekele manages to avoid it all.
Nekele tries to clinch there but OConnell circles away.
OConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nekele moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
Nekele is looking to clinch.
Nekele lands a body shot.
OConnell punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
OConnell looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
OConnell throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele tests OConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OConnell's head backwards.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
Nekele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nekele wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends OConnell's belly button to the back.
OConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from OConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
OConnell tries to keep at a distance but Nekele has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nekele.
Nekele lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
OConnell presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OConnell connects with a nice looking jab.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nekele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnell digs a good hook to Nekele's body.
A left and a right from OConnell both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Nekele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell connects with a body shot.
Nekele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OConnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OConnell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
OConnell misses with the combination.
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele tries to clinch up.
OConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.#T3#
Nekele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OConnell throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
OConnell throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OConnell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nekele moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
OConnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nekele with a body shot.#CL#
Nekele clinches with his opponent.
OConnell takes a knee right on the jaw!
OConnell tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing OConnell back against the cage.
Nekele taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Nekele.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Nekele lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Nekele.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Nekele does it's job there.
OConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a big right hand! Oh OConnell is in trouble here! Nekele follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boskins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Boskins avoids it with no problem.
Boskins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
Boskins misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Boskins 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.
Boskins misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boskins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Boskins shrugs it off.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Boskins's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boskins looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nekele lands a right hand from hell, dropping Boskins. Nekele pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
After the big win, Naiki Nekele made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nekele is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele misses with a series of wild punches.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nekele connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nekele moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele lands a nice uppercut.
Nekele wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nekele blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Nekele tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele. #T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele tries to circle away but Pulkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Nekele gets control of Pulkkinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nekele will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nekele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nekele is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Nekele's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Nekele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Nekele is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nekele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen gets through Nekele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nekele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Nekele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nekele up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele takes a shot to the head.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Pulkkinen stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#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!
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pulkkinen has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen prevents Nekele from breaking the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nekele doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away. #T1#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Nekele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nekele looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pulkkinen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nekele! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A very excited looking Sepi Pulkkinen 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: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steelers. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick by Steelers misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Steelers tries to keep at a distance but Nekele has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Steelers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steelers misses with a body kick.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steelers.
Nekele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nekele tries to close the distance and clinch but Steelers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steelers throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele throws a head kick that Steelers semi-blocks. #T1#
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele lands a jab to the nose.
Steelers throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range. #CL2#
Nekele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
Nekele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steelers's elbow.
Nekele misses with some punches.
Steelers prevents a body shot from Nekele.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land. #T2##BC#
Steelers breaks from the clinch.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Steelers works Nekele's body with a nice hook.
Steelers misses with a series of wild punches.
Nekele with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Steelers drops Nekele with a beautiful combination! Nekele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steelers is looking for the KO!
Steelers throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Steelers. #KD#
Steelers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nekele sprawling to the canvas! Nekele rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steelers finish him?! #ROC#Nekele is rocked!#CL2#
Nekele has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##BC#
Steelers breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Steelers drops Nekele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nekele looks back up at him and smiles so Steelers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Steelers drops his hands momentarily and Nekele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steelers flashes Nekele a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nekele's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nekele crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Steelers punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers retains his super heavyweight title!
Pittsburgh Steelers 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: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse staying out of range there.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Rawse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rawse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rawse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nekele lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Ricky Rawse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse 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.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Nekele defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nekele moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Rawse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A clash of legs there as Rawse blocks the low kick.
Nekele defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Rawse swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele pushes Rawse away with a front kick.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A right-left combo lands from Rawse. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Rawse cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rawse checks a leg kick.
Nekele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
Rawse throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rawse misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Rawse misses the jab.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Rawse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rawse misses with a hook to the body
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rawse tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawse off the cage and back into range.
Nekele with a nice calf kick.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawse.
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
A big right from Rawse misses.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Rawse. That snapped Nekele's head back.
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 Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Rawse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rawse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rawse swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawse misses with a right hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rawse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rawse throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawse thinking.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Rawse misses with a right hand
and Rawse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Nekele defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawse misses the target.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Rawse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nekele wants to slow Rawse down by chopping away at his legs.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Rawse steps away.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Rawse throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rawse blocks it well.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele lands a jab to the head.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Nekele slips a jab from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rawse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rawse's sensitive parts.
Rawse tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawse throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
A big left from Rawse misses. #T4#
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Rawse 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Nekele lands but Rawse takes it in his stride.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Rawse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rawse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
Nekele is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rawse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rawse moves out of range of the body kick.
Nekele misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawse lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Rawse needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse throws a combination that misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawse thinking.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Nekele.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Rawse saw that one coming.
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a kick to the body.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Rawse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nekele takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
A big left from Rawse misses.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Rawse misses with a right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rawse defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Rawse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Rawse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse misses with a left hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Rawse looks to land a combination. Nekele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Rawse.
Rawse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rawse.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nekele 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naiki Nekele thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PF18 Weight v Choo
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Del Brophy clinches up with Nekele and pushes him back against the cage.
Del Brophy keeps control of Nekele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy prevents Nekele from breaking the clinch.
Del Brophy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Brophy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.#BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Brophy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Del Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nekele checks it well.
Nekele is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Nekele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nekele.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Del Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Brophy.
Del Brophy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL2#
Del Brophy moves into the clinch.
Del Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
Del Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Brophy trying to stall but Nekele improves his position.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Brophy misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Del Brophy fails to land.
Del Brophy trying to land knees to the body.
Del Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Nekele is blocking nicely. #BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele thows a body kick. Del Brophy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Del Brophy wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick by Del Brophy misses
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Del Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Brophy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nekele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Del Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Del Brophy moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Del Brophy swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Del Brophy 's knee.
Del Brophy swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Del Brophy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Nekele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body. Del Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Brophy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nekele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nekele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Brophy's hands.
Nekele misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Del Brophy's head back.
Del Brophy misses with the body kick
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Nekele scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Brophy wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Del Brophy is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ricardo Del Brophy's cut even more.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Brophy moves away.
Del Brophy wants to clinch.
Del Brophy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Del Brophy throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Del Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nekele scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Del Brophy's cut.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nekele throws a leg kick that misses.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Del Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Brophy. Del Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Del Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekele misses with a hook. Del Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Nekele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Brophy can do to turn this around?
Del Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Del Brophy drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Del Brophy. #T1#
Nekele lands a nice looking body kick.
Del Brophy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Del Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Del Brophy misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Brophy is breathing heavily.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Del Brophy is out of range.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Del Brophy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Del Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nekele swings for the body but Del Brophy moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Del Brophy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Del Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Nekele tenderised Del Brophy's leg. Del Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Brophy.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Del Brophy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ricardo Del Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Del Brophy. Del Brophy maintains the clinch. #T3#
Del Brophy throws an elbow that misses.
Del Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards.
Del Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
Del Brophy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nekele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Del Brophy can turn it around.
Del Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Nekele.#CL2#
Del Brophy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nekele, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Brophy's head.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Brophy. #T4#
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Brophy.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Ricardo Del Brophy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Brophy is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Del Brophy takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Del Brophy rushes Nekele and presses him up against the cage.
Del Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Del Brophy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Del Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nekele! Del Brophy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Naiki Nekele waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PF12 Choo v Menezes
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watts ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele feints and then cracks Watts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watts down.
Nekele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Watts moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Watts shapes to counter with a head kick.
Watts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nekele.
Watts ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Watts.
A big left from Nekele misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele slips a jab from Watts.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watts.
Watts slips under a jab.
Watts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watts checks it well.
It seemed like Watts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Watts avoided it.
Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Watts misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Watts moves away and avoids it.
Nekele sets himself, and Watts steps forward looking for the clinch! Nekele avoids it this time.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nekele staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Watts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Watts misses with a low kick.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Watts scores with a leg kick.
Watts misses with a head kick.
Nekele scores with a kick to the body.
Nekele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watts walks into a left hand.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watts misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Watts wants to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watts throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele with a hook.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Watts throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Watts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nekele - the referee stops the clock and Watts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nekele. Watts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watts swinging wildly here.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nekele scores with a kick to the body.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Watts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Watts thumps Nekele with a low kick.
Watts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nekele momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a nice body kick.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watts.
Watts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nekele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watts throws a low kick, looking for Nekele's leg but Nekele calmly moves out of range.

Watts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nekele did well to prevent Watts getting side control.
Nekele is controlling Watts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Watts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nekele's head.
Nekele is looking to control Watts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nekele avoid being mounted?
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watts thows a huge punch but Nekele dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watts lands a nice short elbow.
Watts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nekele's head.
Watts with the ground and pound but Nekele uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nekele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watts throws an elbow that misses. Nekele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watts's guard. Nice move by Nekele!

Watts is trying to keep Nekele in close.

Watts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.

Watts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nekele is aware though and is defending well.
Nekele postures up.
Nekele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Watts looking for a guillotine here but Nekele defends easily.
Watts trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nekele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele lands a head kick. Watts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Watts is rocked!
Nekele cracks Watts with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naiki Nekele thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 325 Bianchi vs Mayer
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Cobb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb tries to score with a low kick but Nekele moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Nekele is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nekele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Nekele misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses the jab.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Cobb. #T1#
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Nekele 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.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nekele takes one on the button.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nekele with a body shot.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Nekele 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.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb. #T2#
Nekele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nekele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Cobb lands a jab to Nekele's midsection.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nekele under the eye.#T3#
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Cobb tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Nekele.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Cobb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nekele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nekele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Cobb tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with the body kick
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Cobb darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Nekele is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nekele's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Nekele is blocking nicely.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
A short left from Cobb. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cobb blocking some punches.
A short right from Cobb.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nekele working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nekele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Nekele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nekele.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nekele slips a jab from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Nekele off the cage and back into range.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Nekele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cobb takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Nekele sets himself, and Cobb steps forward looking for the clinch! Nekele avoids it this time.
Nekele fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobb in the body.
Cobb throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Nekele misses with a body kick.
Nekele lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand. #T2#
Cobb tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it.
Nekele swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb moves out of range as Nekele throws a body kick.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Nekele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nekele in his tracks. #T3#
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand.
Cobb works Nekele's body with a nice hook.
Cobb swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Nekele. #T4#
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Nekele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nekele blocks a leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb lands the left hand.
Cobb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Cobb.
Well Cobb 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Cobb!

Event: GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Nekele lands a head shot.
Duif throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Duif swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duif misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele misses with a leg kick
and Duif counters with a nice body shot.
Duif stuns Nekele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Duif's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Duif misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Duif.
Duif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nekele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Duif. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duif.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Duif's defenses.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Duif's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Duif avoids it with no problem.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
Duif moves out of range of the body kick.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duif in his tracks.
Good shot there by Duif.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Nekele responds with a good body kick, but Duif manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Duif throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duif, right into the meat.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duif wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duif misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Duif misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Nekele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nekele lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele connects with a crisp jab.
Duif 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.
Duif walks into a left hand.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Duif misses with a jab to the body
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Duif takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Duif.
Duif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Duif's head back.
Duif throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.#CL#
Duif clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duif. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Duif misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duif looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Duif is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Duif connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Duif lands with a shot to the body.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duif misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duif doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Duif tries to clinch but Nekele moves away
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Duif looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Duif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Duif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Duif closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.
Nekele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duifs head.
A short uppercut from Duif.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
Duif gets through Nekele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nekele.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Duif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Duif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nekele slips a straight right by Duif.
Duif throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nekele.
Duif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duif moves away.
Duif throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Duif 's knee.
Duif misses with a looping left.#T2#
Duif looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Duif misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Duif throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele lands a slapping body shot.
Duif looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duif looks to clinch
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Duif moves out of range of the body kick.
Duif throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nekele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duif throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Duif swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duif misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duif throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Duif misses with an uppercut.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duif wants to clinch
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duif.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Duif slips under a jab from Nekele.
Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Duif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nekele lands with a hook. Duif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
Duif avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Duif throws a big shot that misses.
Duif misses with a looping left.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nekele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duif takes a step back to recover.
Duif throws a leg kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duif throws out the jab.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Duif wants to clinch
and Nekele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duif thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Duif in his tracks momentarily.
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Duif's head back.
Duif moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Duif throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Duif saw that one coming.
Duif lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duif misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Duif 's knee.
Duif misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duif throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele misses with a body kick.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duif throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nekele - the referee stops the clock and Duif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nekele. Duif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Nekele as he connects with a hook.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duif tried to score with a low kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Duif misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Nekele down.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nekele duly obliges.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele pushes Duif away with a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Duif.#T3#
Duif thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Nekele there.#CL#
Duif takes the fight into the clinch.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele tries to break free but Duif pushes him back against the cage.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Duif will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Duif throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele cracks Duif with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nekele keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.#ROC2#
Duif is rocked!#T4#
Duif takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Duif is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nekele lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele 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.
Duif darts in trying to clinch
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Duif seems to have got his legs back now.
Duif throws a leg kick which misses Nekele's front leg but catches the back leg as Nekele tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nekele 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naiki Nekele thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EMP Zulu vs Tower 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Nekele slaps away a takedown attempt from Hirsch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nekele scores with a punch to the head.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
Nekele lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele throws a hook but Hirsch avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hirsch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hirsch tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Hirsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hirsch closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.
Hirsch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nekele is defending well.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hirsch has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirsch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hirsch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirsch tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirsch is looking to clinch.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hirsch under the eye.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirsch.
Hirsch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele jabs Hirsch to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Nekele connects with a jab.
Nekele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirsch wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele throws a nice head kick!
Hirsch looks for a takedown but Nekele sprawls well.
Nekele scores with a nice body kick.
Nekele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirsch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hirsch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Hirsch dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on Hirsch's head and hops out.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Hirsch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirsch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirsch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nekele's efforts to push away.
Hirsch tries for a takedown but Nekele manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hirsch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Hirsch's head back.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches.
Hirsch has Nekele pressed against the cage, preventing Nekele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hirsch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nekele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele wants to break free but Hirsch has control. #T1#
Come on Hirsch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirsch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nekele after a bit of a struggle.
Hirsch 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 Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch is trying to pull guard but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele working aggressively here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hirsch misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirsch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirsch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Nekele.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele connects with a single shot there.
Hirsch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirsch throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Hirsch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirsch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirsch.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nekele pushes Hirsch away with a front kick.
Hirsch takes one on the button.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Hirsch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirsch walks into a stiff left hand from Nekele.
Hirsch avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirsch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirsch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nekele defends well and Hirsch ends up having to push Nekele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirsch needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Hirsch moves into the clinch successfully.
Hirsch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nekele pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hirsch misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele tests Hirsch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele punishes Hirsch's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Nekele digs a good hook to Hirsch's body.
Hirsch shoots in and drives through. Nekele sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hirsch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nekele feints and then cracks Hirsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirsch down.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nekele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Jab from Nekele.
Hirsch moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
A jab from Nekele does it's job there.
Hirsch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nekele finds it's way round the side to connect with Hirsch'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!
Nekele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirsch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nekele.
Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hirsch with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nekele sprawls well. Nekele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hirsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Hirsch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirsch thinking.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hirsch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Hirsch moves into range and clinches up with Nekele.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hirsch has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirsch backwards.
Harry Hirsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirsch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nekele 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nekele quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nekele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nekele is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nekele won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araujo lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nekele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nekele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nekele! #REVB#
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nekele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nekele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo gets back to full guard. #T2#
Nekele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Araujo 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.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nekele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Nekele sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Nekele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.
Nekele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nekele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nekele controls the pace.#SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Nekele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nekele works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nekele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Nekele is defending well.
Araujo tries to move to mount but Nekele blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nekele, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Nekele is right now.
Araujo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nekele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nekele takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nekele struggling a bit here.
Nekele 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.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nekele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Nekele.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nekele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.
Araujo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nekele jumps into side control!#T3#
Nekele wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nekele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Nekele controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo wants to control but Nekele is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nekele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
Nekele is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Nekele misses.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Araujo shoots in but Nekele avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Nekele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nekele is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Nekele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo tries to hold on but Nekele pushes him away.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Araujo pushes down on Nekele's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nekele sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo moves into full mount! Nekele won't be happy about that!
Araujo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nekele because Araujo loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nekele is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nekele is aware though and is defending well.
Nekele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Nekele looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Nekele pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nekele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Araujo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Araujo, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!

Event: EMP Steve vs Graves
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Fortuyn catches Nekele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nekele tests Fortuyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortuyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Fortuyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Fortuyn.
Some wild striking there from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortuyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortuyn moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Fortuyn tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortuyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortuyn throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Fortuyn moves away from the strike by Nekele.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortuyn misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortuyn checks a leg kick.
Nekele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortuyn scores with a hook.
Fortuyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Fortuyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortuyn takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Fortuyn misses with a head kick.
Fortuyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortuyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
A leg kick checked by Fortuyn.#T2#
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele cracks Fortuyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fortuyn throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Fortuyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fortuyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand
and Fortuyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Nekele misses.#CL#
Fortuyn closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuyn tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Fortuyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Fortuyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele takes a swing at Fortuyn's ribcage but misses.
Fortuyn is looking to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch.
Fortuyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
Nekele slips a straight right by Fortuyn.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortuyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortuyn misses the target.
Fortuyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fortuyn throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Fortuyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortuyn tries to land a leg kick but Nekele saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Fortuyn has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortuyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortuyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fortuyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortuyn lands with a right to the head.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuyn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards. #BC#
Fortuyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortuyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortuyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortuyn backing away here, and Nekele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fortuyn misses with a left hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maikel Fortuyn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Fortuyn saw that one coming.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele works Fortuyn's body with a nice hook.
Fortuyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele moves out of range as Fortuyn strikes.
Nekele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortuyn with a body shot.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maikel Fortuyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortuyn lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fortuyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortuyn takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortuyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Nekele.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nekele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortuyn. Fortuyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Fortuyn lands.
Fortuyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nekele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fortuyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Fortuyn's head back.
Fortuyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortuyn cracks Nekele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortuyn misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Fortuyn ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Fortuyn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fortuyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortuyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortuyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortuyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortuyn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Fortuyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Fortuyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortuyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortuyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Fortuyn steps away.
Fortuyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortuyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nekele scores with a jab to the head.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maikel Fortuyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortuyn scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Fortuyn scores with a jab to the head.
Fortuyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Fortuyn slips the punch.
Fortuyn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fortuyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortuyn scores with a push kick.
Fortuyn throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Fortuyn steps away.
Fortuyn misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Fortuyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortuyn throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuyn misses with a body punch.
Fortuyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
Fortuyn throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC#
Fortuyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortuyn misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fortuyn.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortuyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortuyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Fortuyn.
Fortuyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nekele on the side of the head.
Fortuyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook but Fortuyn avoids it easily.
Fortuyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nekele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maikel Fortuyn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fortuyn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nekele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nekele lands with a right hand.
Fortuyn avoids a kick to the body.
Fortuyn feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
Nekele catches Fortuyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortuyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nekele to score with a decent uppercut.
Nekele lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortuyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortuyn looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn misses with a hook.#T1#
Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Fortuyn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nekele's calf.
Nekele misses with a body kick.
Nekele jabs Fortuyn right on the nose. Fortuyn blinks but takes it well.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Fortuyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortuyn blocks a jab.
Nekele lands with a straight right. Fortuyn didn't see that one coming.
Fortuyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele misses the jab.
Fortuyn lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Fortuyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fortuyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #T2#
Fortuyn 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.
Fortuyn stalls.
Fortuyn can't find room to land a body shot as Nekele controls the action.
Nekele lands a shoulder strike.
Nekele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortuyn has Nekele pressed against the cage.
Fortuyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Fortuyn has Nekele pressed against the cage, preventing Nekele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fortuyn misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Fortuyn working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fortuyn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fortuyn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fortuyn ducks right into an uppercut from Nekele.
Fortuyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortuyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Fortuyn moved away.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortuyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Nekele tests Fortuyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortuyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortuyn trying to stall but Nekele improves his position.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Fortuyn wants to stall.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortuyn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EMP Steve vs Gagnon
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Dillon takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Dillon misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Dillon in his tracks momentarily.
Dillon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Nekele lands.
Nekele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillon misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws a hook but Dillon blocks it.
Dillon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Dillon.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Dillon throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Dillon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele with a jab.
Dillon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillon throws a solid leg kick but Nekele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillon.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Dillon does no damage.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Dillon clinches up with Nekele and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Dillon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Dillon tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Dillon back against the cage.
Dillon misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nekele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nekele lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dillon clinches up with Nekele and pushes him back against the cage.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Dillon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillon prevents Nekele from breaking the clinch.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dillon fails to land.
Dillon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon works on Nekele's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Dillon on the inside.
Dillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Dillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Dillon thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dillon really felt that one!#T4#
Dillon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nekele's hands.
Dillon misses with a body shot.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillon is looking to chop away at Nekele's legs.
Dillon darts in trying to clinch
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Travis Dillon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nekele clobbers Dillon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nekele.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Dillon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele slips a straight right by Dillon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries to clinch there but Nekele circles away.
Dillon checks the leg kick.
Dillon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nekele manages to circle out of the way.
Dillon lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Nekele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dillon is out of range and Nekele settles back down.
Jab from Dillon.
Dillon connects with a body shot.
Dillon looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillon misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Dillon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillon.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2##CL#
Dillon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Dillon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Dillon throws a head punch that misses.
Nekele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nekele is trying to push Dillon away but Dillon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nekele misses with some punches.
Nekele wants to break free but Dillon has control.
Dillon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillon working aggressively here. #T3#
Dillon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nekele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Travis Dillon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dillon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Dillon lands a nice uppercut.
Dillon keeps control of Nekele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Dillon has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a shoulder strike.
Nekele misses with some punches.
Nekele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Nekele is trying to break the clinch but Dillon has him pressed against the cage.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillon.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Dillon's shoulder, as Dillon tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Dillon 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#
Dillon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Dillon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele throws out a counter right but Dillon avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Dillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillon swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillon.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillon. That did some damage!#T1#
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Dillon throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nekele swings for the body but Dillon moves out of range.
Nekele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDillon.
Nekele misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dillon misses the target.
Dillon takes one to the chin there.
Dillon throws out a powerful jab.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Dillon.#T2#
Dillon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.
Dillon throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nekele throws a jab when Dillon was well out of range.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillon misses with a looping left.
Travis Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dillon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dillon checks a leg kick.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dillon throws a shot to the body.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Dillon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillon scores with a nice strike.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
A big right from Dillon misses.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillon misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillon. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillon throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele misses with a straight left. #T4#
Dillon looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
Nekele lands with a right hand.
Dillon throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Dillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Dillon is out of range.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon scores with a nice right hand.

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 Travis Dillon.
Well Dillon 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Dillon!
A very excited looking Travis Dillon 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: EMP Escobar vs Paddington
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tchusuk will feel that in the morning.
Tchusuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nekele momentarily.
Tchusuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tchusuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Tchusuk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tchusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Tchusuk loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tchusuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Tchusuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tchusuk is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Tchusuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tchusuk moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele 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.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Tchusuk fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Nekele catches Tchusuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tchusuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Tchusuk walks into a jab.
No joy there for Tchusuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tchusuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchusuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tchusuk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nekele counter with a right hand. #T3#
Tchusuk misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk misses with a left hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Tchusuk ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele sizes up Tchusuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Tchusuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nekele scores with the left hand. Tchusuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchusuk misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk wants to clinch.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tchusuk walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk lands with a nice combination. Nekele backs away looking to recover.
Tchusuk misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tchusuk.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tchusuk misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tchusuk closes the distance but Nekele moves to the side
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tchusuk in his tracks momentarily.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Tchusuk.
Nekele thinks about the counter body kick.
Tchusuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Nekele lunges at Tchusuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tchusuk's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele lands the left hand.
Tchusuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tchusuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Tchusuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Tchusuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tchusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Tchusuk misses with a double jab.
Tchusuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tchusuk misses with a left hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Tchusuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Nekele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nekele slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tchusuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele tests Tchusuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tchusuk tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Tchusuk lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Nekele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Tchusuk moves into the clinch.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tchusuk misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk misses with a hook.
Tchusuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Nekele slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk darts in trying to clinch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele throws a push kick but Tchusuk slaps the foot to one side.
Tchusuk tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The 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#
Tchusuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tchusuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tchusuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tchusuk rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tchusuk tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Tchusuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.#T1#
Nekele avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses the jab.
Tchusuk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nekele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tchusuk has time to react.
Tchusuk wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tchusuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Tchusuk tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nekele misses.
Tchusuk misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Tchusuk shrugs it off.
Nekele lands with a right hand.
Tchusuk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tchusuk stalks Nekele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nekele's face. Nekele staggers backwards, shaken.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele scores with a jab.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nekele 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. #ROC2#
Tchusuk is rocked!
Tchusuk tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tchusuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nekele keeps Tchusuk at a distance using the push kick.
Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs. #KD2#
Nekele lands a big right hand that sends Tchusuk crashing to the mat! Nekele stays standing though and waves Tchusuk back to his feet!
Oh Tchusuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele lands an uppercut, right on the button! Tchusuk tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Naiki Nekele waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EMP Snowdon vs Scrotum
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nekele backs up against the cage.
Nekele swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Nekele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menshikov takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Menshikov moves out of range of the body kick from Nekele.
Nekele takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Nekele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Menshikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov throws a combination. Nekele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Nekele avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menshikov looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele misses the jab.#T3#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov cracks Nekele with a good jab.
Nekele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nekele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.#T4#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menshikov misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Menshikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menshikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele tries a low kick but Menshikov avoids it.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menshikov's head.#T1#
Menshikov misses with a body shot
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Menshikov. That snapped Nekele's head back.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Menshikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Menshikov looking to stall.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Nekele pushes Menshikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele throws a solid leg kick but Menshikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nekele.#T3#
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Menshikov darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov scores with a nice head shot.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menshikov just manages to avoid it.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menshikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Menshikov 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#
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nekele moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nekele takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Nekele throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
And Nekele counters with a quick kick to the body but Menshikov blocks it.
Good exchange - Menshikov coming out on top.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menshikov misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Nekele throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele throws a low kick, looking for Menshikov's leg but Menshikov calmly moves out of range.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nekele cracks Menshikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Menshikov in his tracks momentarily.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele with a hook.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Menshikov swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menshikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menshikov 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EMP Grabber vs Pripyat
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Dillon tries to land a leg kick but Nekele saw it coming and moves away.
Dillon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Dillon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Dillon counters with a left to the body.
Dillon throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon misses with a low kick as Nekele jumps back.
Dillon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillon misses with a hook to the body
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dillon.#T1##CL2#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Dillon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Dillon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Dillon has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Dillon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillon tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillon scores with a jab to the body.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele pushes Dillon away with a front kick.
Nekele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by Nekele.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Nekele catches Dillon right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dillon wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Dillon scores with a jab.#T3#
Nekele checks a low kick from Dillon.
Nekele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dillon.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillon.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Nekele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Dillon misses with a body shot.
Dillon swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Dillon ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
A little jabbing left from Dillon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Nekele connects with a right hand. Dillon shakes it off.
Dillon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
Dillon misses with a straight right.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillon throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Dillon wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele connects with a right hand. Dillon shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Nekele blocks the leg kick.
Dillon throws a leg kick
and Nekele 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 round but Travis Dillon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dillon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Dillon slips the punch.
Dillon slips under a jab.
Dillon punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Dillon.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillon wants to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dillon moves into the clinch.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Dillon lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillon. #T1#
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Dillon moves away and avoids it.
Dillon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nekele blocks it well.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL2#
Dillon forces Nekele back against the cage and clinches.
Nekele lands with a light punch inside.
Dillon throws a head punch that misses.
Dillon tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nekele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillon can turn it around.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillon tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Dillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Dillon moves away and avoids it.
Dillon misses with a left hand
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillon misses with a body kick.
Dillon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Dillon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillon misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Dillon loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Dillon manages to avoid it.
Dillon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Dillon in his tracks momentarily.
Dillon swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Dillon 's knee.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Dillon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Dillon tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Dillon misses
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Naiki Nekele 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#
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Dillon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dillon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Nekele misses its target.
Dillon throws a chopping leg kick but Nekele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekele misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillon. That's going to slow Nekele down.
Dillon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Dillon throws a wild body kick that Nekele sees coming a mile off.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nekele throws a leg kick
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Dillon misses with a body kick.
Dillon looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Nekele checks a low kick from Dillon.
Nekele throws a low kick but Dillon moves out of range easily.
Dillon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Dillon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillon digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
Dillon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillon moves away.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Dillon's shoulder, as Dillon tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Dillon misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Nekele takes a swing at Dillon's ribcage but misses.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Dillon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Dillon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dillon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele cracks Dillon with an open hand slap.
Dillon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nekele checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Dillon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dillon misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Dillon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Dillon.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Dillon misses with a hook.
Dillon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Dillon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Travis Dillon!
A relieved looking Travis Dillon 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: IFCXS3: Hammerfall v Araujo
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Nekele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Lemieux's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nekele looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
Nekele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemieux really felt that one!
Lemieux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Lemieux has closed the distance and engaged Nekele in a clinch. #T2#
Lemieux tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Nekele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux working aggressively here. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Nekele misses with some punches.
Lemieux tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nekele's hands.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nekele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nekele circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lemieux drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nekele follows Lemieux to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naiki Nekele thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC79: Choo v OQuinn
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Coco off balance momentarily.
Nekele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coco looks for the body kick but Nekele saw that one coming.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coco throws a one two combo.
Coco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Coco misses.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coco throws a head kick that half lands.
Nekele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
Nekele with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Nekele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coco misses with a wild combination.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nekele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Coco tries a low kick but Nekele avoids it.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coco.
Coco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coco throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coco. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coco tries to land a leg kick but Nekele saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Nekele lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coco.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Coco avoids it with no problem.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Coco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Nekele clinches.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Coco.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Coco misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Coco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nekele prevents Coco from breaking the clinch.
Nekele working aggressively here.
Nekele misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nekele.
Nekele working aggressively here.
Coco tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Nekele tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele misses with a punch on the inside.
Coco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Coco tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coco takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coco missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coco misses with a hook.
Nekele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coco with a body shot.
Coco misses with a head kick.
Coco throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Coco avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Coco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body. Coco takes a step back and tries to catch his 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!
Coco lands a jab.
Nekele misses with a left hand
and Coco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Fanta Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Coco throws a chopping leg kick but Nekele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Coco's head but Coco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nekele checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nekele slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Coco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coco throws a counter high kick but Nekele was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big left from Coco misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nekele 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.
Nekele throws a low kick but Coco avoids it.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Coco.
Coco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fanta Coco is winning the standup battle so far.
Coco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nekele in his tracks.
Nekele lands a jab to Coco's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele with a nice cross.
Nekele lunges at Coco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coco's hand.
Coco wants to slow Nekele down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A punch combination from Coco misses.
Coco sets himself, and Nekele steps forward looking for the clinch! Coco avoids it this time.#CL2#
Nekele clinches.
Coco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele lands a right hand.
Nekele misses with a body punch.
Coco tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coco has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coco can't break the clinch.
Coco throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Coco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Coco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Coco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Coco.
Coco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Coco misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coco throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coco lands a jab to the head.
Coco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Coco throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coco throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele throws a low kick, looking for Coco's leg but Coco calmly moves out of range.
Coco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nekele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Coco misses the target.
Nekele thows a leg kick but Coco checks it
letting Coco counter with a right hand.
Coco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nekele wants to counter with a clinch but Coco pushes him away.
Coco throws a solid leg kick but Nekele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coco.
A big left from Coco misses.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coco feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down. #T4#
Nekele scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Fanta Coco's cut is getting worse.
Coco misses with a body kick.
Nekele throws a shot 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!
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Coco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Coco steps away.
Coco throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coco tried to score with a low kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Coco walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
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 Fanta Coco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
That's time! Coco'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#
A jab from Coco misses.
Coco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Coco throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele blocks the body kick.
Coco digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
Coco misses with an uppercut
and Coco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Coco is rocked!
Coco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coco misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Coco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Coco throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele thumps Coco with a low kick.
Nekele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coco throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coco throws a low kick, looking for Nekele's leg but Nekele calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Nekele as he checks the leg kick.
Coco misses with a looping left.
Coco tries to land a body kick
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Fanta Coco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Coco misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coco's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Coco.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coco's head.
Coco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coco.
A big left from Coco misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nekele.
Coco half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Coco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coco on the side of the head.
Oh Coco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Fanta Coco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Coco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
Coco seems to have got his legs back now.
Coco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.
Coco throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Coco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nekele throws the left hand but Coco avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Coco. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BOOM! Nekele lands a beautiful left hook that drops Coco. Coco tries to recover but Nekele is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Coco lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.

Event: IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Biscuit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nekele's guard.
Biscuit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biscuit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biscuit throws a big elbow that misses.
Biscuit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biscuit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nekele is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Biscuit passes into half guard.
Biscuit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Biscuit is looking to advance position but Nekele won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nekele is looking to control Biscuit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nekele avoid being mounted?
Nekele wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biscuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele's coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nekele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biscuit.
Biscuit is pressing down on Nekele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nekele is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Biscuit wants to free his trapped foot but Nekele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Biscuit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nekele's head. #T3#
Biscuit not doing much here.
Biscuit wants to pass the guard but Nekele is defending well.
Biscuit stalling.
Biscuit works his way into side control.
Biscuit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nekele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nekele tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Biscuit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nekele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Biscuit crashes against the mat.
Biscuit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nekele!
Biscuit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Biscuit looking to ground and pound but Nekele is blocking nicely.
Biscuit throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nekele because Biscuit loaded up on that one.
Nekele is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nekele wants to hold on but Biscuit pushes him away.
Biscuit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The referee warns Nekele that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit 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#
Biscuit staying out of range there.
Biscuit throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Biscuit manages to avoid it.
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
A jab from Biscuit misses.
Nekele throws a leg kick but Biscuit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nekele scores with the left hand. Biscuit knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biscuit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Biscuit has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nekele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit missing with knees to the body.
Nekele tries to circle away but Biscuit has him pinned against the cage.
Biscuit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nekele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Biscuit scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Biscuit. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Biscuit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biscuit scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Biscuit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Biscuit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Biscuit wants a takedown.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekele.
Biscuit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nekele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Biscuit.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biscuit unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Biscuit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biscuit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nekele is defending well.
Nekele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Biscuit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
Nekele managing to block the knees to the body from Biscuit.
Biscuit throws a head punch that misses.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
Nekele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekele.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nekele is defending well.
Biscuit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nekele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Biscuit ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Biscuit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nekele sizes up Biscuit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Biscuit throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biscuit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Biscuit throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biscuit misses the shot to the body.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biscuit throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Biscuit was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Biscuit misses the target.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit slips a jab from Nekele.
A big right from Nekele misses. #T1#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biscuit.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biscuit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Biscuit looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biscuit manages to avoid it.
Biscuit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nekele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Biscuit backs up against the cage.
Biscuit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Biscuit throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Biscuit misses with a looping left.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Biscuit moves out of range of the body kick.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Nekele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Biscuit lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Biscuit.
Nice shot lands for Biscuit.#T3#
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Biscuit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biscuit shoots in but Nekele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Biscuit drives through with a takedown into Nekele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Biscuit forces his way into half guard.
Biscuit throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely. #T4#
Nekele tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Nekele is working away. #SUB2#
Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura but Nekele is defending well.
Biscuit slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Naiki Nekele.
I think Biscuit 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Nekele wants to clinch.
Babyara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Babyara throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nekele gets a clinch.
Babyara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nekele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babyara's efforts to push away.
Nekele scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Babyara blocks a body shot from Nekele.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Babyara.
Babyara is trying to drag Nekele to the mat but Nekele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nekele has Babyara pressed against the cage, preventing Babyara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nekele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babyara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Babyara.
Nekele misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekele working aggressively here.
Babyara blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Babyara tries to pull guard but Nekele holds him up against the cage and eventually Babyara drops back down to his feet.
Babyara tries to pull guard but Nekele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babyara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nekele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele lands with a left to the head.
Nekele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babyara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Babyara is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Babyara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Babyara looking to stall.
Nekele scores with a shoulder strike.
Babyara is trying to push Nekele away but Nekele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babyara is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babyara looking for a takedown.
Nekele lands with a light punch inside.
Babyara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Babyara blocking some punches.
Babyara wants a takedown. #T4#
Babyara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nekele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Babyara scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Babyara.
Babyara lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babyara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nekele to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Babyara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele 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#
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babyara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Babyara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babyara misses with a wild body shot.
Babyara misses with a double jab #CL#
and Nekele counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nekele misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara tries to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling the position.
Babyara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nekele lands a right hand.
Babyara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nekele walks away with a smile on his face. Babyara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Babyara misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Nekele clinches with his opponent.
Babyara fails to pull guard.
Babyara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nekele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babyara can turn it around.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Babyara.
Babyara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nekele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babyara.
Babyara looking to stall.
Nekele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babyaras head.
Nekele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babyara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Babyara blocks an uppercut.
Nekele 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.
Nekele lands with a short shot to the head.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Nekele tries to work over Babyara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele tries to throw a body punch but Babyara avoids it by throwing Nekele back against the cage.
Nekele lands a shot to the body.
Babyara blocks an uppercut.
Babyara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nekele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Babyara tries to score a body lock takedown but Nekele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Babyara can't break the clinch.
Babyara can't break the clinch.
Nekele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Nekele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babyara fails to pull guard.
Nekele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babyara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekele is defending well for now.
Babyara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Nekele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babyara is trying to pull guard but Nekele turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Nekele.
Babyara tries to pull guard but Nekele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Babyara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Babyara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nekele.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babyara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nekele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Babyara misses with a looping right.
Babyara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babyara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babyara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babyara throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Babyara throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babyara. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babyara moves out of range of the leg kick from Nekele.
Babyara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##CL#
Nekele rushes Babyara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babyara wants to get back to striking at distance but Nekele won't allow it.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Babyara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babyara is trying to push Nekele away but Nekele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babyara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nekele scores with a shot to the side of Babyara's head.
Babyara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nekele walks away with a smile on his face. Babyara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Francisco Babyara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babyara scores with a nice strike.
Babyara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Babyara throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babyara throws out the jab.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francisco Babyara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babyara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babyara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Babyara to the canvas! Nekele follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nekele tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nekele to the ground. Nekele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Nekele.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araujo takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nekele. No joy for Araujo on that attempt. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nekele has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1##SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nekele manages to get back to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control. Nekele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nekele told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nekele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nekele.#SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nekele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nekele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nekele! #REVB#
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nekele throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araujo's body to avoid the submission. Araujo has instead reached around Nekele's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araujo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo!

Event: IFC MW 38: Bell vs Nekele
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Bell tries to clinch there but Nekele circles away.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Nekele 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.
Bell blocks a leg kick.
Bell throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell misses with a body shot.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bell throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Bell 's knee. #T1#
Bell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bell.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Nekele moves forwards but Bell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bell lands a slapping body shot.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
Bell rushes Nekele and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bell.
Nekele is trying to force a seperation but Bell has the dominant position.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nekele connects with a looping right hand.
Bell misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook 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!
Bell misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Bell's head back. #T3#
Nekele lands a jab to the head.
Bell is looking to wear down Nekele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bell scores with a body shot.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bell misses with an uppercut
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4##TD#
Nekele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nekele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell stays in close to Nekele's body and controls the position.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Nekele blocks 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 Doug Bell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bell throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Bell.
Bell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bell takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele scores with a nice head shot.
Bell 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. #T1#
A jab from Bell finds it's way through Nekele's defenses.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekele slips a straight right by Bell.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele slips under a jab from Bell.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele misses with a left hand
and Nekele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Nekele should have avoided that one. #T2#
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Bell looks to land a combination. Nekele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Jab by Nekele.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Bell misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Nekele throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Bell tries to clinch up.
Bell misses with a body shot.
Nekele tries a quick counter leg kick but Bell is wise to it.
Nekele slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele throws a leg kick that misses.
Bell with a nice cross.#CL#
Bell instigates a clinch.
Bell blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bell.
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 Doug Bell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bell tries to clinch there but Nekele circles away.
Bell lands with a nice body punch.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bell shoots and misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nekele sprawls well. Nekele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele walks into a jab.#T1#
A cross from Nekele lands.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Jab by Bell.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell tries to clinch
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele avoids the body shot from Bell.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bell lands a lovely overhand right.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Bell backing away here, and Nekele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nekele scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell misses with a hook
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell wants to clinch
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bell's knee momentarily.#T4#
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nekele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bell's head backwards.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Bell steps away.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doug Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nekele scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Bell!

Event: IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##TD#
Seventeen drives through with a takedown into Nekele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Seventeen wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele has a closed guard, preventing Seventeen from standing up.
Seventeen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nekele controlling Seventeen 's posture.
Seventeen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen is working hard here to advance position.
Seventeen wants to stand but Nekele has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Seventeen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seventeen is looking to take a break and control but Nekele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Seventeen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Seventeen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nekele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seventeen somewhat.
Seventeen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nekele swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seventeen .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Seventeen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seventeen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seventeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seventeen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seventeen is breathing heavily.
Seventeen shoots in and drives through. Nekele sprawls well.
Nekele thumps Seventeen with a low kick.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seventeen . That did some damage!
Nekele fakes the leg kick and cracks Seventeen in the body.
Seventeen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Seventeen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Nekele.
Seventeen tries for a takedown but Nekele circles away easily
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nekele's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nekele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seventeen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seventeen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seventeen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seventeen throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seventeen in his tracks.
Seventeen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele lands a jab to Seventeen 's midsection.
Seventeen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nekele defends well and Seventeen ends up having to push Nekele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nekele connects with the 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!
Seventeen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Seventeen was not able to check. #T4#
Nekele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seventeen eats them both and turns towards Nekele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nekele as he avoids it easily.
Nekele only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seventeen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nekele is fending him off so far but Seventeen persists. Nope, Nekele circles away and we're back to standing.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seventeen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Seventeen 's head back.
Android Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seventeen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body. Seventeen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Seventeen 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nekele connects with the punch.
Seventeen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nekele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seventeen somewhat.
Nekele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seventeen with a body shot.
Seventeen with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Android Seventeen 's cut is getting worse.
Seventeen throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Seventeen with that takedown attempt.
Nekele only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seventeen under the eye.#T1#
Seventeen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Seventeen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Seventeen 's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Seventeen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nekele feints and then cracks Seventeen 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seventeen down.
Seventeen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nekele.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seventeen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Android Seventeen 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seventeen fails with the takedown
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Seventeen off the cage and back into range.
Nekele jabs Seventeen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nekele scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele lands a body shot.
Seventeen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
Jeez, Android Seventeen 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nekele jabs at Seventeen 's body.
Seventeen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seventeen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Seventeen 's front leg but catches the back leg as Seventeen tries to avoid it.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Nekele.
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naiki Nekele!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Naiki Nekele made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murha misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Murha misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murha's knee momentarily.
Murha throws a shot to the body.
Nekele lands a nice shot to the body.
Murha swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murha.#CL2#
Murha has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha effectively controlling the action here.
Murha stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Murha is pushing Nekele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murha throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Murha takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Murha misses.
Murha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Murha misses.
Murha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Murha sizes up Nekele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Murha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nekele, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nekele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murha presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nekele blocking some punches.
Murha slows down the pace here.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Murha. #BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Murha throws a head kick that misses.
Murha misses the body punch
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Murha.
Murha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Murha misses with a looping right.
Murha blocks a leg kick.
Murha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.#T4#
Murha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Murha throws a leg kick
and Murha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murha misses with a left hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nekele's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Murha.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Nekele lands with a cross.
Murha lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele avoids a punch combination 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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Murha.
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Murha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Murha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha lands a nice looking body kick.
Murha scores with a jab to the head.
Murha blocks a jab.
Nekele misses with a leg kick
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Murha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murha is pushing Nekele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murha misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murha throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murha lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Murha. Murha maintains the clinch.
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Nekele controls the action.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Murha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nekele up against the cage.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Murha trying to control the position but instead, Nekele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murha into the cage.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murha has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Murha.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nekele working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4##BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murha.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Murha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Murha jumps back.
Murha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murha misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murha just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Murha 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.
#R3#
Murha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Murha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
Murha scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one.
Murha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Murha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murha swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Murha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murha. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Murha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Murha's defenses. #T1#
Murha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murha.
Nekele cracks Murha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Murha throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
As Murha backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murha throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Murha closes the distance and clinches.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Murha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele wants to get back to striking at distance but Murha won't allow it.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Murha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Murha cracks Nekele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Nekele was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murha thinks about the counter body kick.
Murha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
A big right from Murha misses.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murha throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Murha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Murha misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Murha 's knee.
Nekele wants to slow Murha down by chopping away at his legs.
Murha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Murha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murha throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nekele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Nekele moves out of range as Murha throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Murha misses its intended target.
As Murha backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Murha.
Murha avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Murha slips under a jab.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murha's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Murha really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nekele scores with a head kick. Murha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murha lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murha wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Nekele blocks the low kick.
Murha thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Nekele throws a solid leg kick but Murha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nekele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Murha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nekele misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Murha counters by moving into the clinch.
Murha lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Murha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha keeps control of Nekele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele motions for Murha to come forward. Nekele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele is looking to score with low kicks.
Murha tries to land a front kick but Nekele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murha.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Murha.
Murha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Murha misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele sizes up Murha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murha.
A head kick by Nekele misses
letting Murha counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Murha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murha tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nekele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Murha. Those never looked like landing.
Murha misses the shot to the body.
Murha scores with a body shot.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Murha connects with a solid leg kick.
Murha throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Murha misses with a looping left.
Murha is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks. #T4#
Murha tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha misses with a looping right.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Murha tries to clinch up.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murha cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Murha counters with an inside leg kick.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murha throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Murha dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Murha clinches up against the cage.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha is looking to control Nekele's arms but Nekele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murha has his back to the cage.
A short left from Murha.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murha has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele tries to circle away but Murha has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha avoiding damage. #T1#
Murha tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha. #CL2#
Murha takes the fight into the clinch.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Murha'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.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Murha tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele takes one on the button.
Murha lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Murha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha jabs Nekele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Nekele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Murha.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
Big Murha is the new super heavyweight champion!
Big Murha decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: IFC 58 Heavyweight vs Nekele
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Heavyweight throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Heavyweight lands a jab to Nekele's midsection.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele tries a quick counter leg kick but Heavyweight is wise to it.
Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight digs a good hook to Nekele's body.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Heavyweight checks the leg kick.
Heavyweight throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Heavyweight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Heavyweight wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Heavyweight was not able to check.
Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavyweight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand. #CL#
Heavyweight darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nekele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele. #BC2#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab.
Nekele only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Heavyweight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a jab to the head.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Nekele follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Heavyweight fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight lands with a nice body punch.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.#T4#
Heavyweight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Nekele tries to get set, Heavyweight tries to push him back and clinch up but Nekele manages to avoid the attempt.
Nekele misses with an uppercut
enabling Heavyweight to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Heavyweight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Heavyweight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nekele under the eye.
Heavyweight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Heavyweight lands a left and a right that send Nekele crashing to the mat, dazed. Heavyweight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Nekele is rocked!
Heavyweight avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Heavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Heavyweight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight backing away here, and Nekele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heavyweight sizes up Nekele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heavyweight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Heavyweight down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
A jab from Heavyweight misses.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Heavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heavyweight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Nekele throws a body kick.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Heavyweight 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nekele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Nekele.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele lands with a right hand.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
A punch combination from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight is looking to wear down Nekele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele slips a straight right by Heavyweight.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heavyweight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Heavyweight misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.#T4#
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nekele.
Nekele is looking to chop away at Heavyweight's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Heavyweight misses its target.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Heavyweight has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Heavyweight shrugs it off.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele lands with a cross.
Heavyweight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heavyweight misses with a straight right.
Heavyweight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heavyweight looks to clinch
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heavyweight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heavyweight.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavyweight.#T1#
Nekele tries to move into range but Heavyweight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heavyweight scores with a sloppy right hand. Nekele should have avoided that one.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Heavyweight takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse.
Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Super Heavyweight is winning the standup battle so far.
Heavyweight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Heavyweight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Nekele.
Heavyweight misses with a combination
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele slips a straight right by Heavyweight.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Heavyweight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Heavyweight swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Nice straight punches there by Heavyweight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heavyweight.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Heavyweight sees coming a mile off.
Heavyweight checks a low kick from Nekele.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range. #T4#
Heavyweight scores with a hook.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele misses with a right hand #CL#
and Heavyweight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
Heavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Heavyweight clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Heavyweight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight stuns Nekele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Heavyweight misses with a body punch
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Heavyweight misses.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Heavyweight moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nekele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nekele.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #T2#
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Heavyweight is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch but Heavyweight keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight wants to break free but Nekele has control.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heavyweight misses with a left hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Heavyweight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Heavyweight throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nekele thumps Heavyweight with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Heavyweight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heavyweight on the side of the head.
Nekele scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavyweight should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Heavyweight misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Heavyweight was not able to check.
Heavyweight misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Heavyweight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nekele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heavyweight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nekele can turn it around.
Super Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heavyweight checks it well.
Nekele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nekele tried to score with a low kick but Heavyweight checks it.
Heavyweight moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele is looking to chop away at Heavyweight's legs.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Nekele misses with a hook. Heavyweight ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Heavyweight clinches. #BC2#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Danga de danga de dang - Heavyweight scores with a four punch combination!
Heavyweight lands the left hand.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Heavyweight shrugs it off.
Heavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naiki Nekele.
I think Nekele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Naiki Nekele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seventeen .
Seventeen with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seventeen .
Nekele raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seventeen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nekele darts in and clinches Seventeen up against the cage.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling him.
Nekele has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nekele has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen tries to circle away but Nekele has him pinned against the cage.
Nekele misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekele gets through Seventeen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seventeen is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Seventeen wants to break free but Nekele has control. #T1#
Nekele has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nekele prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nekele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Seventeen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seventeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nekele won't allow it.
Nekele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seventeen 's efforts to push away.
Nekele gets through Seventeen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seventeen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele tries to work over Seventeen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele lands a hook that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling him.
Nekele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Seventeen has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seventeen tries to circle away but Nekele has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nekele.
A frustrated look appears on Seventeen 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Nekele tries a body shot but Seventeen blocks it.
Seventeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seventeen is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to force a seperation but Nekele has the dominant position.
Nekele has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nekele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seventeen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seventeen working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nekele keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nekele keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nekele prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Seventeen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seventeen lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seventeen misses the shot to the body.
Seventeen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Seventeen tries for a takedown but Nekele circles away easily
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seventeen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nekele circles away.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Seventeen avoids it with no problem.
Seventeen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele digs a good hook to Seventeen 's body.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Nekele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seventeen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nekele can turn it around.
Seventeen has had enough of the clinch but Nekele keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Nekele lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Seventeen 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nekele prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Nekele.
Seventeen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nekele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seventeen working hard to break the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nekele.
A short body shot lands from Nekele as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nekele.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seventeen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Seventeen 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Seventeen misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seventeen .
Seventeen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seventeen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nekele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seventeen is defended easily by Nekele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seventeen .
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen throws a front kick aimed at Nekele's knee but Nekele avoids it well.
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nekele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seventeen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Seventeen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seventeen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seventeen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Seventeen 's knee.
Seventeen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seventeen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Seventeen misses with a body shot
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Seventeen throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Nekele.
Nekele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seventeen .
Seventeen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Seventeen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nekele.#CUT2#
Android Seventeen 's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Seventeen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seventeen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Seventeen .
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Seventeen steps away.
Seventeen misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seventeen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nekele can pounce on him.
Seventeen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seventeen misses with a body shot
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Android Seventeen 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Seventeen connects with a jab.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Seventeen 's head back.
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seventeen 's calf.
Seventeen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Seventeen is rocked!
Seventeen with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Nekele counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seventeen ! Nekele lets Seventeen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Seventeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Android Seventeen 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seventeen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nekele gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Seventeen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
In his post fight interview, Naiki Nekele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuong.
Nekele connects with a crisp jab.
Tuong misses with a shot to the body
and Tuong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuong misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele throws a series of strikes that have Tuong backpedaling.
Tuong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Tuong moves into the clinch.
Tuong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuong misses with some punches.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Tuong.
Tuong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Tuong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tuong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nekele with a hook.
Tuong moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuong misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuong misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuong misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Nekele cracks Tuong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nekele connects with a nice looking jab.
Tuong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Tuong is rocked!
Tuong throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a big left hand that crumples Tuong! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
After the fight, Naiki Nekele 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: IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Van Rooy misses the jab.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Rooy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Van Rooy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Van Rooy missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rooy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nekele tries to avoid it but Van Rooy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nekele to the ground. Nekele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Rooy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Van Rooy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rooy throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rooy throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rooy stuns Nekele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Nekele scores with a jab. Van Rooy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Van Rooy misses.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the body kick from Nekele.
Van Rooy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rooy moves out of range easily.
Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Rooy lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Rooy works Nekele's body with a nice hook.
Nekele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Van Rooy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.
Nekele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut
and Van Rooy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Rooy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rooy looks for a takedown but Nekele sprawls well.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Rooy wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Van Rooy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rooy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.#CL2#
Van Rooy drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage. #T3##BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rooy takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Van Rooy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele throws a head kick but Van Rooy moves out of range.
Van Rooy misses with a straight left.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Van Rooy backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Van Rooy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Van Rooy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rooy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele. #T4#
Van Rooy misses with a looping right.
Van Rooy is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Rooy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
And Nekele counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy swinging wildly here.
Van Rooy throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rooy throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele blocks a jab.#CL2#
Van Rooy instigates a clinch.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Rooy wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Nekele misses.
Van Rooy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Van Rooy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rooy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Van Rooy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Van Rooy 's knee.
Van Rooy doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Van Rooy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Rooy misses with a combination
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Van Rooy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Rooy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Rooy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Rooy moves away from the strike by Nekele.
A big left from Van Rooy misses.
Van Rooy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rooy wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a left and a right that stings Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Van Rooy misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rooy moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Van Rooy 's knee.
A slow jab from Van Rooy misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut.
Van Rooy 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.
Van Rooy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Rooy.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Rooy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Van Rooy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head.
Nekele cracks Van Rooy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Rooy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Van Rooy darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Van Rooy has Nekele pressed against the cage, preventing Nekele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
Nekele is trying to push Van Rooy away but Van Rooy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rooy cracks a nice hook into Nekele's ribs.
Van Rooy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Rooy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rooy.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rooy as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Van Rooy misses
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the body
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Rooy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Van Rooy.
A combination from Van Rooy does no damage.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut.
Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nekele misses its target.
Van Rooy takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Van Rooy swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rooy thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele slips a straight right by Van Rooy.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Van Rooy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Rooy misses with a looping left.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nekele lands an overhand right.
Van Rooy misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Rooy misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rooy moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Rooys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nekele scores with a nice body kick.
Van Rooy with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Van Rooy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Rooy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Rooy misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Van Rooy misses with a left hand
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Rooy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Van Rooy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Van Rooy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut.
Nekele connects with a crisp jab.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rooy throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rooy tries to clinch but Nekele moves away
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Rooy is looking to clinch.
Nekele connects with a crisp jab.
Van Rooy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Van Rooy misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nekele misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Van Rooy misses with a straight right.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rooy.
Nekele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Rooy throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rooy throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele scores with a hook.
Van Rooy misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rooy thinking.
A solid body kick from Nekele.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rooy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele is looking to counter punch.
Nekele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rooy misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele is looking to counter punch.
Van Rooy misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Rooy can do to turn this around?
Van Rooy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Van Rooy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rooy misses with a straight left.
Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rooy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rooy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Van Rooy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Van Rooy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Rooy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Van Rooy. #T4#
The fighters circling - Van Rooy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rooy misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Van Rooy rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rooy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nekeles head.
Nekele throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rooy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Rooy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nekele 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
A very excited looking Naiki Nekele 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: IFC Mid Week 19
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Nekele's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawson wants to clinch
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson tries to clinch up
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele lands with a straight right. Dawson didn't see that one coming.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Nekele blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson. #BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Dawson wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele lands the left hand.
Dawson wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Dawson wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
As Dawson backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nekele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Dawson instigates a clinch.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nekele tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele dips to his left and cracks Dawson with an uppercut!
Dawson moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Nekele's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Dawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Dawson looks to clinch
and Nekele counters with a head kick. That will keep Dawson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dawson walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
Nekele lands a body shot.
Dawson wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Nekele.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nekele.
Nekele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nekele avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.#BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson tries to clinch but Nekele moves away
letting Nekele counter with a right hand. #T1##CL2#
Dawson has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nekele is keeping busy.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nekele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nekele managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nekele cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dawson misses with a hook.
Dawson looks to clinch #KD#
and Nekele counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dawson! Nekele lets Dawson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nekele finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawson off the cage and back into range.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Nekele counters with a nice right hand that sends Dawson toppling to the canvas! Dawson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nekele finish him?!
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Dawson tries to clinch up
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Nekele cracks Dawson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nekele has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dawson to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a right hand from hell and Dawson is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: IFC 40
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Reyes moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Wilson Reyes has been cut.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nekele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyes tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nekele.
Nekele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reyes looks to throw a body kick
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Reyes is predictable there
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Reyes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nekele can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reyes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reyes throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick from Reyes.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Reyes tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nekele connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Reyes misses. #TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nekele to the mat! Nekele manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nekele is proving hard to escape from.
Nekele has momentary wrist control but Reyes slips an elbow through the middle.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nekele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reyes throws a big elbow that misses.
Reyes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reyes postures up in Nekele's guard and throws a big left but Nekele blocks it. #T3#
Nekele working a defensive guard here.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele 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.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
Nekele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes looks to clinch
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Nekele lands a head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Wilson Reyes's cut even more.#T4#
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele slips under a jab from Reyes.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele connects with a single shot there.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Reyes instigates a clinch.
Nekele avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reyes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes misses with some punches.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Reyes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Reyes 's knee.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes tries to land a body kick
and Nekele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Nekele scores with a push kick.
Nekele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
Reyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes misses with a takedown
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes tries to clinch up
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Reyes with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Wilson Reyes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Wilson Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele lands a head shot.
Reyes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Reyes throws a front kick aimed at Nekele's knee but Nekele avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reyes wants to clinch
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
Wilson Reyes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nekele thuds his right hand into Reyes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Bandichoo cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Bandichoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nekele finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Bandichoo is looking to score with low kicks.
Nekele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Bandichoo swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Bandichoo misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandichoo misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Bandichoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.#T1#
Bandichoo throws a low kick but Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick that knocks Nekele off balance momentarily.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Nekele throws a big counter combination but Bandichoo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bandichoo just manages to avoid it.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandichoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nekele throws a nice head kick!
Bandichoo throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandichoo.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bandichoo misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bandichoo tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nekele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandichoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Bandichoo throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there.
Nekele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bandichoo looks winded!
A head kick by Bandichoo misses
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandichoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Bandichoo's defenses.
It looks like Nekele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.#T4#
Nekele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandichoo. Bandichoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Bandichoo's torso.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandichoo off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Bandichoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandichoo moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Bandichoo is rocked!
Nekele throws an overhand right that drops Bandichoo like a sack of potatoes! Nekele dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: IFC XXIX
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nekele, as that shot connected.
Demento with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demento is looking to clinch.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Demento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Nekele lands with a cross. #CL2#
Demento forces Nekele back against the cage and clinches.
Demento drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naiki Nekele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demento.
Demento struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands. #BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Demento has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Demento moves into the clinch.
Nekele tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
Demento looking for a takedown.
Demento can't get the takedown. #T2#
Demento has Nekele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nekele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demento tries to pull guard but Nekele holds him up against the cage and eventually Demento drops back down to his feet.
Demento wants a takedown but no success here.
Nekele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demento or not.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nekele.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Demento walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nekele won't be happy with that.
Demento is working Nekele over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Nekele taking punishment in the form of punches.
Demento is looking to take a break and control but Nekele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nekele taking a bit of punishment here - Demento scoring with strikes.
Demento landing a few strikes.
Nekele is trying to control Demento's posture but Demento avoids it.
Demento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demento trying to control the position but Nekele is working away.
Nekele defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demento cracks Nekele with a big right hand but Nekele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Demento lands some shots froms side control.
Demento moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Demento working the ground and pound.
Nekele is not content to let Demento control the position.
Demento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nekele down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Demento moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.
Demento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele scores with a kick to the body.
Damien Demento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Demento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento working Nekele over with strikes.
Demento controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nekele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nekele is trying to control but Demento manages to pass to mount!
Demento with shots to the head and body - Nekele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demento punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Demento punishing his opponent with strikes.
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
Nekele is bucking up trying to escape but Demento cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Demento pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Demento scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nekele?
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demento raining down shots from the mount!
Demento working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Demento lands with some strikes.#T3#
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nekele hang on?
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nekele hang on?
Demento looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demento lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Demento scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nekele takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Demento lands a couple of good shots and Nekele has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Demento lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Demento.
What can Nekele do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Demento is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Demento gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Demento gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Demento apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T4#
Demento fails with the takedown
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nekele enables Demento to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nekele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demento sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nekele's guard.
Demento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Demento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nekele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento'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#
Good work by Demento as he checks the leg kick.
Demento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demento needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Demento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Demento stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Demento is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Demento has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demento has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Demento working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele is squirming around, avoiding Demento's attempts to control the action.
Nekele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nekele tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Nekele tries to lock up and control but Demento gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demento fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nekele hang on?
A nice elbow there by Demento.
Demento is landing with some decent strikes but Nekele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Demento working Nekele over with strikes here.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
Damien Demento has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demento putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Nekele is rocked!
Demento lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Nekele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nekele wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Nekele seems to have got his legs back now.
Demento lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Demento raining down hammerfists from mount.
Demento looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento lands a big shot there that rocks Nekele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demento connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Demento looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Demento connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Demento controlling from the full mount.
Demento raining down hammerfists from mount.
Demento lands a big shot there that rocks Nekele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Demento.
Demento postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nekele badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Demento around the waist but Demento pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Demento is the winner by TKO! Demento jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: IFC XXVI (New Blood Final)
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Nekele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esch tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
Nekele feints a counter leg kick.
Esch darts in trying to clinch
and Esch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Esch instigates a clinch.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Esch.
Nekele blocks the elbow strike.
Nekele avoids the elbow strike from Esch, against the cage.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.#T1#
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.
Nekele blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Esch fails to land.
I was talking to Esch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Esch's torso.
Nekele scores with a shot to the body.
Esch throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Esch avoids it with no problem.
Nekele cracks Esch with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Esch moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Esch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nekele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esch moves out of range of the body kick from Nekele.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
Esch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Esch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Esch off the cage and back into range.
Nekele sizes up Esch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Esch.
Esch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nekele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Esch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Esch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Esch moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Nekele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Esch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esch wants to clinch.
Esch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Esch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.
Esch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nekele throws a fast counter high kick but Esch manages to duck under it in 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!
Nekele connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Esch wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Esch in his tracks momentarily.
Esch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esch wants to clinch.
Esch darts in trying to clinch
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esch fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Nekele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esch has time to react.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Esch moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Esch wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esch walks into a jab.
A jab from Nekele does it's job there.
Esch doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Esch instigates a clinch.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nekele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nekele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekele. #T2#
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.
Nekele avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Nekele - that landed with a thud.
Esch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele lands with a light punch inside.
Esch takes a shot to the head.
Nekele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nekele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Esch is rocked!
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekele is defending well for now.
Oh Esch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele is working Esch over against the cage.
Esch seems to have got his legs back now.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nekele.#T3##BC2#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Esch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nekele.
Esch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esch throws a low kick but Nekele avoids it.
Nekele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esch wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Esch lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nekele plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Esch swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Esch face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, En Esch stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Stefanovic shoots in and drives through. Nekele sprawls well.
Stefanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Stefanovic catches Nekele right on the button with a cross.
Vedran Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Stefanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Stefanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nekele.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Stefanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Stefanovic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Stefanovic 's knee.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nekele scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Vedran Stefanovic has been cut.#T1#
Stefanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Stefanovic is rocked!
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stefanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stefanovic loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.#KD2#
Nekele sends Stefanovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nekele is motioning to the referee to let Stefanovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Stefanovic tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Stefanovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
Vedran Stefanovic's cut is getting worse.
Nekele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been hearing reports that Stefanovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stefanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stefanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Nekele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nekele thumps Stefanovic with a low kick.
Stefanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanovic's knee momentarily.
Stefanovic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefanovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nekele thuds his shin into the meat of Stefanovic's side.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Nekele lands an overhand right.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stefanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Stefanovic 's knee.
Stefanovic throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Nekele counters with a head kick that drops Stefanovic to the mat! Stefanovic scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stefanovic is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Nekele doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Stefanovic crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Stefanovic's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Engoria with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Engoria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Engoria steps away.
Nekele checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Engoria checks a leg kick.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele throws out a leg kick but Engoria moves out of range and Nekele only half commits.
Nekele takes a swing at Engoria's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engoria throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Engoria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nekele pinned against the cage. Nekele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nekele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Engoria checks a leg kick.
Engoria fails with the takedown
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Engoria's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cattan Engoria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engoria throws a leg kick that misses.
Nekele tries a quick counter leg kick but Engoria is wise to it.
Engoria misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Engoria walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
Nekele lunges at Engoria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Engoria's hand. #CL#
Engoria clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Engoria successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Nekele won't allow Engoria to sweep him here. #SUB#
Engoria is looking for a triangle but Nekele pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele wants to control from the top but Engoria keeps moving.
Nekele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Engoria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nekele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engoria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Engoria is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nekele rolls with it to try and escape but Engoria cranks on the arm and Nekele is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cattan Engoria!
A relieved looking Cattan Engoria 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: IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele tries to counter by clinching up but Washington breaks away and moves out of range.
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Nekele walks into a left hand.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington 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.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Washington throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington misses with a hook
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Nekele seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavar Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a head kick. #T3#
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Nekele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Washington. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Washington.#CL#
Nekele clinches up against the cage.
Washington blocking some punches. #T4#
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nekele.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Lavar Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
The crowd cheers as Washington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lavar Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Nekele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Nekele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Nekele lands 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!
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington blocking some punches. #T3#
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands. #BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Nekele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Washington's torso.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts. #T4#
Jab from Nekele.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Washington lands an overhand right.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele with a jab.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nekele.#CL2#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.#T1##BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Nekele tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Naiki Nekele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nekele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Washington rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nekele lands with a light punch inside.
Lavar Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washington prevents a body shot from Nekele.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Nekele.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands. #T3#
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #T4#
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Washington lands a body punch.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Nekele misses with the head strike.
Lavar Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Nekele misses with a body punch.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lavar Washington.
I think Nekele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: IFC XIII
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Miyamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miyamoto misses with an uppercut.
Miyamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nekele!
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Miyamoto misses the shot to the body.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Miyamoto throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws the kick towards the body but Miyamoto avoids it.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Miyamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyamoto walks into a jab.
Miyamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Miyamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Miyamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miyamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyamoto.#T2#
Nekele avoids the head kick by Miyamoto.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyamoto just manages to avoid 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!
Nekele throws a leg kick but Miyamoto checks it.
Miyamoto looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Miyamoto throws a low kick but Nekele avoids it.
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from Miyamoto.
Nekele fakes the leg kick and cracks Miyamoto in the body.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Miyamoto wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Miyamoto moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Miyamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyamoto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNekele.
Miyamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Miyamoto takes it in his stride.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Miyamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nekele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele throws a low kick but Miyamoto avoids it.
Nekele needs to keep his hands up - Miyamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Miyamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Miyamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyamoto throws a wild body kick that Nekele sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Miyamoto cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miyamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nekele defends well and Miyamoto ends up having to push Nekele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Miyamoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Miyamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele throws out a powerful jab.
Miyamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Miyamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nekele thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miyamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miyamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miyamoto feints the counter takedown.
Nekele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele takes one on the button.#T1#
Miyamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miyamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miyamoto feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Nekele.
Miyamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Miyamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Miyamoto misses.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miyamoto's knee momentarily.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Miyamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyamoto with the counter takedown but Nekele avoids it easily.#T2#
Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a counter high kick but Miyamoto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Miyamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miyamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Miyamoto misses with a body shot.
Miyamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Miyamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Miyamoto off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto misses with the body kick
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyamoto is out of range and Nekele settles back down.
Nekele throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Nekele feints and then cracks Miyamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyamoto down.
Shigeru Miyamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Miyamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a counter high kick but Miyamoto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Miyamoto blocks the leg kick.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Miyamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Miyamoto 's knee.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miyamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nekele scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyamoto throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
As Miyamoto backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miyamoto feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
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 Naiki Nekele 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#
Miyamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Nekele.
Miyamoto throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
Miyamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Miyamoto checks a leg kick.
Miyamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele lands a high kick!
Miyamoto pushes Nekele away with a front kick.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Nekele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Miyamoto throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miyamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shigeru Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miyamoto really felt that one!
Miyamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nekele tried to score with a low kick but Miyamoto checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
A head kick by Miyamoto misses
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyamoto 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.
Nekele scores with a spinning back kick!
Miyamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nekele.#T3#
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele motions for Miyamoto to come forward. Nekele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Miyamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Miyamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyamoto.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyamoto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miyamoto.
A combination from Miyamoto does no damage.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Miyamoto misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Miyamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Miyamoto avoided it.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Miyamoto avoided it.
Nekele motions for Miyamoto to come forward. Nekele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nekele 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Bace throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Bace in his tracks momentarily.
Bace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Bace wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bace throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Bace in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Bace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nekele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Bace down.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Bace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bace misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Bace misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Bace throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Nekele throws a nice head kick!
Nekele throws a head kick that Bace semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naiki Nekele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nekele. Bace shrugs it off though.
Bace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bace misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Bace looks to throw a body kick
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bace is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bace is breathing heavily.
Nekele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bace throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bace throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bace. That did some damage!
Bace will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bace takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nekele throws a front kick that sends Bace stumbling back into the cage.
Nekele lands a head kick. Bace smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Bace shoots and misses
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Nekele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nekele lands a head kick!
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Bace is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
That's time! Bace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Bace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Bace takes it in his stride.
Bace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
Bace misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nekele scores with a push kick.
Bace falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele scores with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bace might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Nekele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bace throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bace really felt that one!#KD2#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Bace tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Bace back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nekele throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bace crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Naiki Nekele!
A very excited looking Naiki Nekele 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.
In defeat, Heath Bace stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck Trump, Bernie Sanders is the true president and he was cheated like i was here tonight black lives matter'.

Event: IFC VII
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Walcott throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walcott.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Walcott. Walcott maintains the clinch.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Nekele controls the action.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nekele on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Nekele throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.#T1#
Walcott misses with a looping right.
Walcott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Walcott.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walcott checks a leg kick nicely.
Walcott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Walcott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Walcott moves into the clinch successfully.
Walcott lands a body punch.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott. #T2#
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott prevents Nekele from breaking the clinch.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele cracks the inside of Walcott's front leg. #CL2#
Walcott forces Nekele back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott. #T3#
Nekele wants to get back to striking at distance but Walcott won't allow it.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nekele is trying to force a seperation but Walcott has the dominant position.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a body punch. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nekele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walcott is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walcott.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Good standup being displayed there by Walcott as he connects with a hook.
Walcott misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nekele is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Walcott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walcott checks a leg kick nicely.
Walcott unleashes a big counter combination but Nekele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Walcott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Walcott misses.
Nekele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Walcott counters with a left to the body.
Nekele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walcott's head.#T1#
Nekele tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nekele's efforts to push away.
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nekele is trying to break the clinch but Walcott has him pressed against the cage.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Nekele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Nekele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nekele is trying to break free.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walcott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nekele jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Walcott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walcott checks it well.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Walcott blocks the low kick.
Walcott misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Walcott checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walcott! But no joy.
Walcott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Walcott coming out on top.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Nekele throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range.
Walcott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Walcott gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Walcott lands a jab to Nekele's midsection.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Walcott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walcott misses the jab.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walcott avoids the head kick by Nekele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walcott misses with a hook.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Walcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a leg kick but Walcott moved away.
Walcott moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Walcott lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nekele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walcott lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walcott throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
Walcott throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Walcott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walcott lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Nekele moves out of range as Walcott strikes.#T2#
Walcott swinging wildly here.
As Walcott backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele cracks the inside of Walcott's front leg.
Walcott throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Walcott looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
Walcott connects with a right hand. Nekele shakes it off.
Walcott lands a jab to the head.
Walcott throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Walcott misses with a straight right. #T3##CL2#
Walcott clinches.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walcott lands a two punch combo.
Walcott throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walcott tries to clinch but Nekele moves away
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
Nekele moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
Walcott checks the leg kick nicely there.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott 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: IFC IV
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A head kick by Tay misses
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tay really felt that one!
Tay throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Tay throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nekele thuds his shin into the meat of Tay's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a good, hard body kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tay tries to land a body kick
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Tay is breathing heavily.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tay tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tay moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNekele.#T1#
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tay in his tracks momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
Nekele's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nekele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tay 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.
Nekele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tay misses with a double jab.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nekele feints and then cracks Tay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tay down.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nekele lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Tay was not able to check. #T2#
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Tay misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nekele lands with a slapping head kick.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Tay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Tay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
Tay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tay will feel that in the morning.
Nekele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from Nekele.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tay. That did some damage!
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Tay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nekele.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Tay looks to land a body kick but Nekele moved away.
Nekele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tay's sensitive parts.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nekele scores with a spinning back kick!
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tay's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Tay was not able to check.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nekele keeps Tay at a distance using the push kick.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nekele scores with a head kick.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tay.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nekele.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tay's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nekele.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nekele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tay throws a lazy body kick
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off. #T2#
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Tay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tay 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.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tay's sensitive parts.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off. #T3#
Tay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nekele. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
Tay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tay in his tracks momentarily.
Nekele lands a leg kick that knocks Tay off balance momentarily.
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tay really felt that one!
Tay throws a leg kick but Nekele moved away.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Tay takes it in his stride. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tay thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nekele scores with a push kick.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Nekele.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Tay's torso.
Nekele lands a nice looking body kick.
Nekele feints and then cracks Tay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tay down.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tay 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 body kick from Nekele.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele 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#
Nekele throws a head kick that Tay semi-blocks.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Nekele moves out of range of the body kick from Tay.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Tay 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Chong Tay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tay misses with a kick to the body
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tay's calf.#T1#
Tay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Tay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nekele lands with a nice body kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Tay misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nekele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tay misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tay's knee momentarily.#T2#
Tay 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.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele thumps Tay with a low kick.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a nice body kick.
Tay 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.
Tay 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.
Tay 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.
Tay misses with the body kick
and Nekele counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice body kick.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nekele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a nice leg kick.
Tay thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Tay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naiki Nekele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tay misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tay misses with the body kick
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Tay in his tracks momentarily.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Tay's front leg but catches the back leg as Tay tries to avoid it.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Tay 's knee.
Tay tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Tay's torso.
Tay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a good low kick that Tay was not able to check.
Nekele scores with a spinning back kick!
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
Tay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Tay misses with a combination
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
A low kick from Tay is predictable there
and Nekele counters with a nice kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Drillere tries a head kick but it misses.
Drillere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Drillere throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Drillere. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele wants to slow Drillere down by chopping away at his legs.
Nekele 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.
Drillere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nekele lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drillere misses the shot to the body.
Drillere moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Drillere swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drillere moves to clinch but Nekele breaks away
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick. #KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Brutis Drillere has been cut.
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!
Nekele cracks the inside of Drillere's front leg.
Drillere moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drillere 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 Nekele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nekele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nekele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drillere's calf.
Drillere takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drillere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drillere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Drillere checks a leg kick.
Nekele lands a nice looking body kick.
Nekele throws a low kick but Drillere avoids it.
Drillere throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drillere blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Drillere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Drillere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brutis Drillere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drillere swinging wildly here.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nekele lands a front kick.
Drillere looks winded!
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Drillere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drillere darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3##KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nekele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
A head kick from Nekele lands but Drillere takes it in his stride.
Drillere throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nekele. Drillere shrugs it off though. #KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Drillere is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nekele.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drillere will feel that in the morning.
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
Nekele thuds his shin into the meat of Drillere's side.
Nekele connects with an inside leg kick.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nekele!
Drillere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Drillere wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutis Drillere's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drillere blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Drillere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nekele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drillere swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drillere fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Drillere avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Drillere tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Nekele. #KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Nekele feints and then cracks Drillere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drillere down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nekele.
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drillere checks it well.
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Drillere's front leg but catches the back leg as Drillere tries to avoid it.
Brutis Drillere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Drillere throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Nekele.
Drillere is breathing heavily.
Drillere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Drillere.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele is looking to slow Drillere down with leg kicks.
Nekele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nekele scores with a leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drillere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nekele can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nekele.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Drillere 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.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drillere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nekele.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Drillere.
Drillere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but Drillere avoided it.
Drillere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Drillere's front leg but catches the back leg as Drillere tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Drillere tries to clinch up.
Nekele jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nekele scores with a head kick.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nekele.
Both fighters circling a little - Nekele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drillere. That did some damage!
Nekele feints and then cracks Drillere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drillere down.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nekele - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nekele. #T4#
Nekele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drillere takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. Drillere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Drillere might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nekele has got the better of the exchanges.
Nekele lands with a slapping head kick.
Drillere takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drillere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drillere is still on wobbly legs! Can Nekele finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Drillere's front leg but catches the back leg as Drillere tries to avoid it.
Drillere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drillere seems to have recovered his senses.
Nekele throws a leg kick which misses Drillere's front leg but catches the back leg as Drillere tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brutis Drillere's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nekele cracks the inside of Drillere's front leg.
Nekele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele connects with a solid leg kick.
Drillere moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Drillere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drillere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNekele.
Drillere misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nekele scores with a push kick.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Nekele lands a big head kick that sends Drillere tumbling to the mat! Nekele takes a step backwards and waves Drillere back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nekele! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017

#R1#
Nekele scoring well with a low kick there.
West Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
West Jr dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on West Jr's head and hops out.
Nekele lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe West Jr has been cut.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from West Jr.#CL#
West Jr drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage. #TD#
West Jr pulls guard. #SUB#
Nekele is sitting in close to West Jr's body. West Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nekele is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nekele is tapping! That was a very nice submission by West Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe West Jr!

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