Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 66 | Yalixqua vs. Akira
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Grammaticus down.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a good body shot.
Grammaticus lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Davis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grammaticus will feel that in the morning.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grammaticus .
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Grammaticus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
Grammaticus tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Grammaticus misses the shot to the body.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis thumps Grammaticus with a low kick.
Davis wants to slow Grammaticus down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis moves forwards but Grammaticus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grammaticus swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis walks into a straight right hand from Grammaticus .
Davis throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Davis lands with a nice body kick.
Grammaticus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Grammaticus in a clinch.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Grammaticus 's ribcage.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Grammaticus blocks it.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Grammaticus 's ribcage.
A short left from Davis.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Grammaticus blocks it.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grammaticus 's face. #CUT2#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grammaticus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Davis.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Grammaticus as he connects with a hook.
Grammaticus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Grammaticus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grammaticus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.#KD2#
Davis lands a front kick to the face, that drops Grammaticus to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grammaticus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grammaticus to score with a decent uppercut.
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.#CL#
Grammaticus clinches with his opponent.
Grammaticus 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.

Having scored a knockdown, Jonathan Davis should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis connects with a quick right hand that sends Grammaticus tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonathan Davis!
Jonathan Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 62 | Obama vs. Quick
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grammaticus connects with the punch.
Grammaticus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Small.
Grammaticus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head.
Grammaticus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus .
Small loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grammaticus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grammaticus , pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small blocks an elbow strike.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Small.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small lands an uppercut.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Grammaticus .
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Small leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Small.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grammaticus . #T2#
Grammaticus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small blocks an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
Small blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grammaticus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grammaticus tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Small needs to keep his hands up - Grammaticus had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grammaticus .
Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Small slips under a jab from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small is looking for a counter combo.
Grammaticus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grammaticus finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head.
Grammaticus lands with a good body shot.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grammaticus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Grammaticus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
Small throws a low kick but Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Grammaticus throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Small attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
A jab from Small misses.
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Small is looking to slow Grammaticus down with leg kicks.
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small tries to bum rush Grammaticus with a series of wild strikes but Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Grammaticus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small missing with a left hand there. Grammaticus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Grammaticus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small misses with a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small throws a low kick, looking for Grammaticus 's leg but Grammaticus calmly moves out of range.
Small is looking to chop away at Grammaticus 's legs.
Good work by Grammaticus as he checks the leg kick.
Grammaticus throws a good cross that connects.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus .
John Grammaticus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Small misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grammaticus .
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grammaticus .
Small misses with a straight left.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus with a jab.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Grammaticus . That snapped Small's head back.
Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grammaticus is able to avoid easily.
Grammaticus wants to clinch but Small slips to the side
letting Small counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grammaticus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Small scores with a nice right hand.
Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Grammaticus checks a leg kick nicely.
Grammaticus throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Small.
Grammaticus 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!
Small is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grammaticus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Grammaticus coming out on top.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Grammaticus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grammaticus scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Small clinches with his opponent.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Small.
John Grammaticus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grammaticus lands with a left to the head.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus . #T2#
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grammaticus working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
Small blocks an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grammaticus 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grammaticus !

Event: AKF FN | Knox vs. Spiteri
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Coooie Cobber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grammaticus 's head backwards.
Grammaticus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
It seemed like Coooie Cobber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coooie Cobber misses with a wild body shot.
Grammaticus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Coooie Cobber moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab.
Grammaticus jabs Coooie Cobber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coooie Cobber's head backwards.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coooie Cobber's head backwards.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Grammaticus scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coooie Cobber misses with the body kick
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grammaticus 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coooie Cobber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grammaticus scrambles back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grammaticus working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber blocks an elbow strike.
Coooie Cobber tries a knee to the head but Grammaticus blocks it.
Coooie Cobber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coooie Cobber has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
A short uppercut from Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coooie Cobber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Grammaticus tries a body shot but Coooie Cobber blocks it. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grammaticus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coooie Cobber misses with a wild body shot.
Coooie Cobber moves away from the strike by Grammaticus . #T2#
Coooie Cobber slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber throws a big counter head kick but Grammaticus avoids it with no problem.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot.
Coooie Cobber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coooie Cobber throws a shot from downtown. Grammaticus moves away and avoids it.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coooie Cobber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a lazy uppercut
and Grammaticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Coooie Cobber ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a looping left.
Coooie Cobber thinks about the counter body kick.
Grammaticus lands with a hook. Coooie Cobber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Coooie Cobber misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grammaticus misses the target.
Coooie Cobber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Grammaticus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Grammaticus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coooie Cobber can do to turn this around?
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Coooie Cobber blocks it.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coooie Cobber 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 Grammaticus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grammaticus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grammaticus throws a right hand that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a low kick, right behind Grammaticus 's knee.
Grammaticus misses with a lunging right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a solid body kick.
Coooie Cobber ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coooie Cobber loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coooie Cobber misses with a straight right.
Coooie Cobber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Coooie Cobber, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Coooie Cobber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coooie Cobber throws a big counter head kick but Grammaticus avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice elbow.
Grammaticus can't find room to land a body shot as Coooie Cobber controls the action.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Coooie Cobber scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grammaticus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Grammaticus tries to land a leg kick but Coooie Cobber saw it coming and moves away.
Grammaticus tries to work over Coooie Cobber's front leg with a kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coooie Cobber's head backwards.
A big left from Coooie Cobber misses.
Coooie Cobber ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coooie Cobber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grammaticus can pounce on 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!
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Coooie Cobber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber misses with a leg kick.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab.
Coooie Cobber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coooie Cobber misses with a looping left.
Coooie Cobber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John Grammaticus is winning the standup battle so far.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber lands with a shot to the body.
Grammaticus pushes Coooie Cobber away with a front kick.
Grammaticus delivers a nice body kick.
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find 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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Coooie Cobber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coooie Cobber stalks Grammaticus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grammaticus 's face. Grammaticus staggers backwards, shaken.
Coooie Cobber slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus throws a right hand that misses
and Grammaticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coooie Cobber moves away from the strike by Grammaticus .
Coooie Cobber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coooie Cobber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Coooie Cobber strikes.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grammaticus backs up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Coooie Cobber down.
Coooie Cobber feints a jab promting Grammaticus to slip. Coooie Cobber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grammaticus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grammaticus dodges the punch combination from Coooie Cobber. #CL#
Grammaticus takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Coooie Cobber tries to break free but Grammaticus pushes him back against the ropes.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grammaticus lands a nice hook to Coooie Cobber's body. Coooie Cobber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grammaticus misses with a hook
and Coooie Cobber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus scores with a shot to the body.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Coooie Cobber walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Coooie Cobber.
A little feinted left hand from Grammaticus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grammaticus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coooie Cobber swinging wildly here.
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coooie Cobber.#T2#
Grammaticus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grammaticus throws a chopping leg kick but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coooie Cobber.
Grammaticus looks to land a body kick but Coooie Cobber moved away.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Coooie Cobber avoids it easily.
Coooie Cobber unleashes a big counter combination but Grammaticus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coooie Cobber looks to land a left hand but Grammaticus moved out of range nicely.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grammaticus connects with a solid leg kick.
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus with a hook.
Grammaticus scores with a hook to the body. Coooie Cobber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber throws a push kick but Grammaticus slaps the foot to one side.
Coooie Cobber throws a looping overhand right but Grammaticus ducks down to avoid it.
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Coooie Cobber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grammaticus connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Coooie Cobber.
I think Grammaticus 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Grammaticus !
Andy Coooie Cobber was interviewed post fight and said 'HELL WITH ALL U WANKERS'.

Event: AKF FN | Caria vs. Kovingten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Ponor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grammaticus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grammaticus moves in looking to clinch but Ponor pushes him off.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus connects with a right hand. Ponor shakes it off.
Ponor staying out of range there.
Grammaticus tests Ponor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grammaticus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grammaticus misses the jab.
Ponor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grammaticus throws a chopping leg kick but Ponor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ponor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grammaticus finds it's way round the side to connect with Ponor's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Grammaticus . That snapped Ponor's head back.
Ponor walks into a left hand.
Ponor ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ponor! But no joy.
Ponor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ponor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ponor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Grammaticus misses.
Ponor throws a big counter head kick but Grammaticus avoids it with no problem.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut
and Ponor counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
Grammaticus misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Ponor counters with a straight right that drops Grammaticus on his ass! Grammaticus jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponor is looking to land body kicks.
Ponor moves out of range of the leg kick from Grammaticus .
Ponor needs to keep his hands up - Grammaticus had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Grammaticus connects with a jab.
Grammaticus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ponor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grammaticus with a body shot.
Ponor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Grammaticus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grammaticus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a left to the body.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
As Grammaticus backs off Ponor throws a huge counter combo but Grammaticus manages to avoid it all.
Grammaticus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ponor momentarily.
Grammaticus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ponor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grammaticus misses with a wild body shot.
Grammaticus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Ponor moved out of range nicely.
Ponor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grammaticus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grammaticus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grammaticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Not Ponor should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grammaticus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grammaticus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ponor counters with a right hand to the body.
Grammaticus moves in looking to clinch but Ponor pushes him off.
Ponor blocks a jab.
Ponor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grammaticus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ponor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Ponor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus throws a front kick aimed at Ponor's knee but Ponor avoids it well.
Ponor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grammaticus misses with a body shot.
Ponor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grammaticus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Ponor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ponor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ponor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grammaticus takes one to the side of the head.
Ponor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grammaticus . Grammaticus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponor is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ponor throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Ponor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a one-two to the body.
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ponor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grammaticus cracks Ponor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ponor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grammaticus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ponor.
Grammaticus is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grammaticus scores with a leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a lunging right hand
and Ponor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grammaticus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponor.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ponor slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a hook
and Ponor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grammaticus thinking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ponor!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ponor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ponor slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ponor misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
Ponor is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Not Ponor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus '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#
Grammaticus misses with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grammaticus lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Grammaticus . That snapped Ponor's head back.
Grammaticus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ponor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ponor keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Ponor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grammaticus scores with a nice right hand.
Ponor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grammaticus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ponor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Ponor ducks down to avoid it.
Ponor looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Grammaticus . Beautiful body shot.
Grammaticus 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.
Ponor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Grammaticus 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ponor under the eye.
Ponor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range.
Ponor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Ponor uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ponor! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Ponor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grammaticus backs up against the ropes.
Ponor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grammaticus finds it's way round the side to connect with Ponor's head.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Ponor strikes.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ponor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grammaticus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grammaticus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grammaticus misses with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponor.
Grammaticus misses with a hook. Ponor ducked under it nicely.
Ponor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponor.
Ponor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ponor walks into a jab.
Jab by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Ponor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Grammaticus finds it's way through Ponor's defenses.
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Ponor counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Grammaticus on his ass! Grammaticus wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC2#Grammaticus is rocked!
Ponor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Grammaticus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grammaticus cracks Ponor with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grammaticus 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not Ponor!
An out of breath Not Ponor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKF 48 | Beuke vs. Grammaticus
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick that knocks Beukeboom off balance momentarily.
Grammaticus tried to score with a low kick but Beukeboom checks it.
Grammaticus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grammaticus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
Beukeboom throws a lazy uppercut
and Grammaticus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands with an uppercut that bounces Grammaticus off the ropes and back into range.#CUT#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
A low kick lands for Grammaticus .
A jab from Beukeboom misses.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Beukeboom saw that one coming.
Beukeboom 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.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus digs a good hook to Beukeboom's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grammaticus .
Beukeboom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Grammaticus connects with a jab.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Beukeboom slips the punch.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the head.
Grammaticus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grammaticus scores with a nice strike.
Grammaticus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Grammaticus finds it's way through Beukeboom's defenses.
Grammaticus tries to clinch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beukeboom.
A big right from Beukeboom misses.
Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grammaticus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grammaticus wants to clinch up but Beukeboom keeps it at a distance.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grammaticus looks to score with a jab to the body but Beukeboom is just out of range.#T2#
Grammaticus tries to clinch there but Beukeboom circles away.
Beukeboom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Beukeboom is out of range.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beukeboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Beukeboom moves forwards but Grammaticus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grammaticus scores with a nice head shot.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus works Beukeboom's body with a nice hook.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus walks into a straight right hand from Beukeboom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus 's cut.
That's time! Beukeboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grammaticus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beukeboom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick which misses Beukeboom's front leg but catches the back leg as Beukeboom tries to avoid it.
Beukeboom blocks a jab.
Grammaticus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukeboom's hands.
Beukeboom scores with a jab. Grammaticus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beukeboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grammaticus .
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a shot to the body.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Beukeboom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grammaticus doesn't seem phased though.
Grammaticus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beukeboom connects with a jab.#ROC#Grammaticus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grammaticus 's corner calls for a 1-2. Grammaticus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beukeboom loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Grammaticus .
John Grammaticus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.
Beukeboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Grammaticus scores with a nice right hand.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
Grammaticus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Grammaticus misses. #KD#
Grammaticus walks into a big right hand from Beukeboom and goes down! The referee sends Beukeboom to a neutral corner as Grammaticus gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Grammaticus is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus throws a body kick that misses.
Grammaticus seems to have recovered his senses.
Grammaticus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beukeboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beukeboom's head backwards.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Grammaticus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grammaticus digs a right hand into Beukeboom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beukeboom's gas tank.
Beukeboom working aggressively here.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Beukeboom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beukeboom blocks a body shot from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beukeboom blocks a body shot from Grammaticus .
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Beukeboom tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beukeboom prevents a body shot from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Beukeboom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Beukeboom works the jab nicely.
Beukeboom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Beukeboom scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Grammaticus beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the 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!
Grammaticus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grammaticus lands a really nice looking cross but Beukeboom seems unphased.
Grammaticus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grammaticus lands an overhand right.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beukeboom.
Grammaticus throws a jab when Beukeboom was well out of range.
Grammaticus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beukeboom finds it's way round the side to connect with Grammaticus 's head. #T1#
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grammaticus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Grammaticus strikes.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Beukeboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Grammaticus 's head.
A big right from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Beukeboom.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grammaticus throws a right hand that misses
and Beukeboom counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!

Event: AKF 37 | Turner vs. Backman
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Grammaticus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robbins. Robbins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Grammaticus 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.
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Robbins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grammaticus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
Robbins thumps Grammaticus with a low kick.
Grammaticus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Robbins throws an off balance right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Robbins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robbins's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grammaticus throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbins is looking to counter the offense by Grammaticus and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Robbins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbins throws a looping overhand right but Grammaticus ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Robbins.
Robbins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robbins with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Grammaticus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the nose.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robbins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Robbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robbins 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 Grammaticus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grammaticus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grammaticus cracks Robbins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grammaticus connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target.
Grammaticus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robbins's head.
Grammaticus scores with a nice head shot.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Robbins throws a combination. Grammaticus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grammaticus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grammaticus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robbins scrambles back to his feet.
Robbins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Grammaticus 's head but Grammaticus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grammaticus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robbins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robbins lands a nice hook to Grammaticus 's body. Grammaticus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robbins connects with a jab.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Robbins ducks down to avoid it.
Robbins tries to clinch there but Grammaticus circles away.
Grammaticus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robbins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robbins tries to move into range but Grammaticus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbins misses the shot to the body.
Grammaticus cracks Robbins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robbins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
An attempted straight right counter from Robbins misses the target.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch.
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 Marty Robbins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins'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#
Grammaticus misses with a hook. Robbins ducked under it nicely.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Robbins connects with a jab.
Robbins lands with an overhand left.
Marty Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Robbins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Robbins. Those never looked like landing.
Robbins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Robbins blocks a jab.
Grammaticus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Robbins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Robbins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbins throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Robbins throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
Grammaticus connects with a crisp jab.
Robbins misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Robbins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grammaticus with a nice cross.
Robbins throws out a loose jab but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins fails to land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robbins throws a lazy right hand but Grammaticus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robbins throws a body punch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grammaticus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Grammaticus . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grammaticus .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins throws a head kick but Grammaticus moves out of range.
A big right from Robbins misses.
Robbins backing away here, and Grammaticus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Robbins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grammaticus throws out a counter right but Robbins avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
Robbins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grammaticus scoring well with a low kick there.
Robbins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grammaticus thuds his right hand into Robbins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robbins misses with a body kick.
Grammaticus connects with a jab.
Robbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Robbins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Grammaticus .
Robbins tests Grammaticus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robbins takes one on the button.
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 Marty Robbins will probably get the nod.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grammaticus throws a lazy right hand but Robbins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Grammaticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Grammaticus tries to keep at a distance but Robbins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Grammaticus controls his hands.
Grammaticus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robbins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes. #BC#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch but Grammaticus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbins misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Robbins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grammaticus to score with a decent uppercut.
Robbins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus 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.
Grammaticus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grammaticus throws a solid leg kick but Robbins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grammaticus .
Grammaticus blocks the body kick.
Robbins ducks right into an uppercut from Grammaticus .
A lazy left from Grammaticus finds it's target.#T1#
Grammaticus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins moves away from the strike by Grammaticus .
A good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Robbins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Robbins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grammaticus , pushing him back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grammaticus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Robbins.
Grammaticus struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbins.
Grammaticus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbinss head.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
A short right from Robbins.
Robbins lands an elbow inside that Grammaticus shrugs off.
Marty Robbins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robbins tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Robbins cracks Grammaticus with a nice body shot.
Robbins lands a left hand.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Robbins.
Grammaticus misses with a body punch.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Marty Robbins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Robbins scores with a hook to the body. Grammaticus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grammaticus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grammaticus misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Robbins coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus keeps the fight on the outside.
Grammaticus misses with a hook to the body
and Robbins counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Robbins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robbins 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Robbins!
Our winner, Marty Robbins, 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: AKF 34 | Blackmane ðŸº vs. Entei
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a solid body kick.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb flicks out a counter leg kick but Grammaticus steps away.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grammaticus punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Cobb slams his shin into Grammaticus 's torso.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grammaticus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Cobb misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Grammaticus avoids nicely.
Grammaticus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus .
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobb slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grammaticus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grammaticus with the inside leg kick.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a fast counter high kick but Grammaticus manages to duck under it in time.
Cobb tries to bum rush Grammaticus with a series of wild strikes but Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grammaticus jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grammaticus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Grammaticus moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Grammaticus wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Grammaticus throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Grammaticus misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grammaticus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grammaticus throws a shot to the body.
Grammaticus 's corner calls for a 1-2. Grammaticus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Grammaticus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus wants to clinch.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grammaticus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Grammaticus drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Grammaticus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a body shot.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Cobb wants to clinch but Grammaticus slips to the side
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grammaticus takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Grammaticus thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grammaticus blocks it with crossed arms.
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grammaticus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Grammaticus .
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grammaticus swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Grammaticus just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Grammaticus catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Grammaticus .#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Grammaticus throws an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grammaticus .
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus . #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grammaticus drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Grammaticus throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Grammaticus moved out of range.
Grammaticus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Grammaticus .
A decent looking cross lands there for Grammaticus .
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Grammaticus lands with a right to the head.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grammaticus .
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grammaticus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike.
Grammaticus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grammaticus working aggressively here.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Grammaticus tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
A short left from Grammaticus .
Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Cobb.
Grammaticus avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grammaticus s head.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Grammaticus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Grammaticus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grammaticus 's face.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Grammaticus .
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb is looking to slow Grammaticus down with leg kicks.
Grammaticus blocks a leg kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grammaticus . That did some damage!
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grammaticus connects with a looping right hand.
Grammaticus moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Grammaticus against the ropes.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grammaticus is defending well for now.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Grammaticus . #T1#
Nice body punch from Grammaticus - that landed with a thud.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grammaticus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Grammaticus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike.
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus lands a right hand.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobb lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Grammaticus .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grammaticus blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb landing knees to the head.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grammaticus s head.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the head.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grammaticus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus .
Cobb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb tries to break free but Grammaticus pushes him back against the ropes.
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Grammaticus keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cobb throws an elbow but misses.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grammaticus blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
Grammaticus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grammaticus .
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
Grammaticus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grammaticus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Cobb throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grammaticus lands a nice shot to the body.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Grammaticus keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Grammaticus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grammaticus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grammaticus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Cobb.

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 John Grammaticus .
Well Grammaticus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for John Grammaticus !
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for John Grammaticus !
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for John Grammaticus !

John Grammaticus wins by unanimous decision!

Event: AKF 30 | Ringnes vs. Valentine
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Roy lunges at Grammaticus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grammaticus 's hand.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the body kick.
Roy dips to his left and cracks Grammaticus with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Roy.
Grammaticus feints and then cracks Roy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roy down.
Roy moves out of range as Grammaticus strikes.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grammaticus checks a low kick from Roy.
Roy doesn't manage to clinch there - Grammaticus circles away.
Roy punishes Grammaticus 's body with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Grammaticus clinches up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Roy.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy lands 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 on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy scores with a shoulder strike.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Lee Roy has been cut.
Roy takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus . #T1#
Grammaticus lands an elbow just above Roy 's eye.
Grammaticus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Grammaticus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Lee Roy's cut even more.
Roy lands a body shot.
Roy is struggling to control the position.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roy's defenses.
Grammaticus pushes Roy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roy's defenses.
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
Grammaticus misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy gets through Grammaticus 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grammaticus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roy can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grammaticus . #CUT#The cut above Lee Roy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a left to the head.
Grammaticus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Roy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus lands a left hand.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grammaticus .
Roy lands a left hand.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grammaticus is defending well for now.#T3#
Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Roy.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
Roy lands a shoulder strike.
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands an elbow that stopped Roy in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Roy taking a breather.
Roy lands a nice knee to the body.
Roy misses with an elbow over the top.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Roy struggles to land a body shot inside as Grammaticus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T4#
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
Roy avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Roy 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Roy avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Roy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus . #CUT#Lee Roy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roy's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Grammaticus !

Event: AKF 25 | Turner vs. Entei
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robbins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbins connects with a body shot that sends Grammaticus 's belly button to the back.
Robbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins slips under a jab from Grammaticus .#CL#
Robbins clinches up against the ropes.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
A right handed body shot lands from Grammaticus .
Robbins misses with the head strike.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses.
Robbins throws a head punch that misses.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Grammaticus controls his hands.
Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grammaticus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action. #T1#
Grammaticus lands an elbow that stopped Robbins in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow strike.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Robbins blocks an elbow strike.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Robbins.
A short uppercut from Robbins.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Robbins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grammaticus misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Robbins lands a left hand.
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Robbins swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Robbins as the two fighters clinch.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Robbins.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robbins.
Grammaticus avoids the elbow strike from Robbins, against the ropes.
Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Robbins.
Grammaticus dodges an elbow strike from Robbins.
Robbins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robbins tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Robbins.
A short uppercut from Robbins.
Robbins digs a right hand into Grammaticus 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grammaticus 's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Robbins.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbins blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robbins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T4#
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robbins scores with a shoulder strike.
Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robbins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grammaticus takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Robbins.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Robbins as the two fighters clinch.
Grammaticus scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head.
Robbins throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Robbins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Robbins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grammaticus looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Robbins.
Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Robbins as the two fighters clinch.
Robbins is working Grammaticus over against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Robbins scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Grammaticus to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Robbins away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Grammaticus got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Grammaticus is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grammaticus . Robbins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbins misses with a hook to the body
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Robbins tries to clinch up but Grammaticus circles away and keeps his distance.
Grammaticus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Grammaticus .
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy.
Grammaticus tries a quick counter leg kick but Robbins is wise to it.
Robbins connects with a single shot there.
Grammaticus is still on wobbly legs! Can Robbins finish him?
Marty Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Grammaticus scores with a punch to the head.
Grammaticus seems to have recovered his senses.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Grammaticus 's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Grammaticus - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus jabs Grigorian right on the nose. Grigorian blinks but takes it well.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Grammaticus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Grigorian down.
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Grammaticus misses. #T1#
Grammaticus throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grammaticus . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian misses the jab.
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Grammaticus 's leg but Grammaticus calmly moves out of range.
Grigorian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grammaticus .
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a three punch combo that has Grammaticus backing up. Grammaticus nods at Grigorian to acknowledge the strikes.
Grammaticus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grammaticus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grammaticus looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Grigorian blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Grammaticus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grigorian tries to clinch but Grammaticus moves out of range. #T2#
Grigorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a stiff right hand.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grammaticus throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a counter combo.
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Donk. Grammaticus catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grammaticus misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
Grammaticus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grigorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grammaticus eats them both and turns towards Grigorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Grammaticus coming out on top.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grammaticus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Grammaticus pushes him off.#CL#
Grammaticus gets a clinch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab from Grammaticus .
A low kick lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grammaticus tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Grigorian tries to move into range but Grammaticus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Grammaticus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian checks a low kick from Grammaticus .
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Grammaticus saw it coming and moves away.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick that misses.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Grammaticus avoids nicely.
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Grigorian's leg. Grigorian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Nice body punch from Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Grammaticus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grammaticus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian throws a combination. Grammaticus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Grigorian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigorian misses with a combination
and Grammaticus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grammaticus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Grammaticus is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grammaticus .
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.#CL#
Grammaticus gets a clinch.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grigorian takes an elbow to the temple.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike. #T3#
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Razmig Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grigorian tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grammaticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Grigorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
John Grammaticus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
Grigorian tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Razmig Grigorian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Grammaticus lands a right hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grammaticus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grammaticus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily. #CL#
Grammaticus clinches up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus .
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
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!
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the head.
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short right from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Grammaticus works on Grigorian's body with a couple of short punches.
Grammaticus presses Grigorian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus pushes Grigorian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus digs a right hand underneath Grigorian's ribcage. Grigorian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Grammaticus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Grammaticus . #T4#
Grammaticus lands a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grammaticus lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Grammaticus as the two fighters clinch.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grigorian misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grammaticus 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grammaticus !

Event: Proud FC 2- Resurgence
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Browne throws a chopping leg kick but Grammaticus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Browne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grammaticus connects with a leg kick.
Browne swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Browne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Grammaticus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Browne throws a body punch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Browne.
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the head.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grammaticus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Browne connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grammaticus throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Grammaticus lands a slapping body shot.
Grammaticus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Browne takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Grammaticus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grammaticus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Browne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne is looking to score with low kicks.
Grammaticus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Browne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne throws the left hand but Grammaticus avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Grammaticus .
Browne staying out of range there.
Grammaticus doesn't manage to clinch there - Browne circles away.
Grammaticus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Browne on the side of the head. #CL2#
Grammaticus has Browne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grammaticus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Browne.
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Browne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne working aggressively here.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Browne's defenses.
Browne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browne.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Grammaticus .
Browne working aggressively here. #T3#
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Browne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
A short right from Browne on the inside.
Browne tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Browne's defenses.
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Browne avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus can't find room to land a body shot as Browne controls the action.
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Browne's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus . #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Grammaticus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Browne's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browne.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grammaticus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grammaticus lands with a left to the head.
Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Browne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne lands a nice shot to the body.
Grammaticus tries a body shot but Browne blocks it.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grammaticus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Browne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Grammaticus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne lands a hook that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Browne scores with a shoulder strike.
Browne scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Grammaticus throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grammaticus looks to land a right hand but Browne moved out of range.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus lands a jab to Browne's midsection.
Grammaticus lands a really nice looking cross but Browne seems unphased.
Browne moves away from the strike by Grammaticus .
Browne misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Grammaticus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Browne, pushing him back against the ropes.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
John Grammaticus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grammaticus lands an elbow that stopped Browne in his tracks for a moment.
Browne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grammaticus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Browne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Browne misses with the head strike.
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!
Grammaticus blocks a body shot from Browne.
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Browne tries to work over Grammaticus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Browne lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus . #T1#
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Grammaticus .
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Browne blocking some punches.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Browne misses with some punches.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Browne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Grammaticus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Browne's brow.
A body shot lands from Grammaticus .
Browne misses with a body punch.
Browne can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grammaticus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Grammaticus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne takes a shot to the head.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grammaticus lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Grammaticus throws an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Grammaticus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Browne back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Grammaticus as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Browne digs a right hand underneath Grammaticus 's ribcage. Grammaticus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Browne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne lands with a light punch inside.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Grammaticus misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
Browne lands a right hand.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Browne back against the ropes.
Browne cracks Grammaticus with a nice body shot.
Grammaticus misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus pushes off an throws an elbow but Browne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Grammaticus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Browne takes an elbow to the temple.
Browne tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grammaticus .
A short uppercut from Browne.
Grammaticus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus can't find room to land a body shot as Browne controls the action.
Grammaticus gets through Browne's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Browne. #T4#
Grammaticus cracks Browne with a nice body shot.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Grammaticus .
Browne tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Grammaticus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike.
Browne can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Grammaticus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownes head.
Nice elbow from Grammaticus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Grammaticus throws an elbow but misses.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Browne.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grammaticus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grammaticus digs a good hook to Browne's body.
Browne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Browne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Browne moves out of range of the strikes.
Browne tests Grammaticus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grammaticus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Browne doesn't seem bothered though.
Browne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus blocks a jab.
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus . #CL2#
Grammaticus closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne lands a shot to the body.
Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownes head.
Grammaticus working aggressively here.
Browne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Browne lands a left hand.
Browne blocks a body shot from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Browne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Browne or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grammaticus tries to work over Browne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Browne lands with a light punch inside.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne misses with a body punch.
Grammaticus lands with a right to the head.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Grammaticus .
Browne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus has a couple of punches blocked by Browne. #T3#
Grammaticus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Grammaticus .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Browne.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grammaticus throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Browne struggles to land a body shot inside as Grammaticus controls his hands.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grammaticus lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus lands an elbow that stopped Browne in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Grammaticus .
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grammaticus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Liam Browne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Browne is rocked!#T4#
Grammaticus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Browne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grammaticus lands an elbow just above Browne 's eye.
Browne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grammaticus creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Browne crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Browne face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Grammaticus takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Grammaticus !

Event: SYN K1 8/27
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Grammaticus takes a swing at Jeudy's ribcage but misses.
Jeudy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeudy swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grammaticus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grammaticus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jeudy.
Jeudy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grammaticus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeudy.
Jeudy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeudy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a stiff right hand.
Grammaticus scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeudy should have avoided that one.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jeudy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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 blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Jeudy blocks an elbow strike.
Jeudy is leaning against Grammaticus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Jeudy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grammaticus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jeudy there.
Jeudy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Grammaticus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeudy.
Jeudy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grammaticus in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeudy. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeudy as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeudy misses the target. #T1#
Jeudy ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Jeudy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeudy wants to slow Grammaticus down by chopping away at his legs.
A right-left combo lands from Grammaticus . #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Jeudy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Grammaticus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Nice shot lands for Jeudy.
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeudy.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Grammaticus tries to move into range but Jeudy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeudy loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Jeudy.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeudy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Jeudy lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeudy lands with a hook. Grammaticus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeudy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeudy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeudy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Grammaticus checks a low kick from Jeudy.#T2#
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Jeudy avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Grammaticus .
Jeudy loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grammaticus ! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeudy. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus lands with a hook. Jeudy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeudy throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Jeudy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeudy misses the target.
Jeudy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jeudy connects with a jab.
Jeudy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jeudy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jeudy's head backwards.
Jeudy misses the shot to the body.
Jeudy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Jeudy avoids the punch easily.
Jeudy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Jeudy ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeudy is just out of range.
Jeudy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a jab when Jeudy was well out of range.
Jeudy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grammaticus 's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeudy.
Grammaticus scores with a shot to the body.
Grammaticus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Jeudy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grammaticus throws out a counter right but Jeudy avoids it with no problem.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Jeudy throws a body kick.
Grammaticus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeudy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grammaticus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus feints a counter leg kick.
Jeudy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeudy throws a poor cross that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Jeudy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Grammaticus gets tackled into the ropes by Jeudy. Jeudy maintains the clinch.
Jeudy misses with a body punch.
Grammaticus tries to work over Jeudy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeudy has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus . #T4#
Grammaticus avoiding damage as Jeudy throws knees to the body.
Jeudy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grammaticus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeudy's elbow.
Jeudy misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Grammaticus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeudy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeudy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Grammaticus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeudy misses with a hook.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Jeudy ducks down to avoid it.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the leg kick from Jeudy.
Grammaticus takes one to the side of the head.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeudy missing with a left hand there. Grammaticus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grammaticus throws a shot from downtown. Jeudy moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grammaticus throws a jab when Jeudy was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jeudy throws a leg kick but Grammaticus checks it.
Grammaticus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeudy tried to counter with a leg kick but Grammaticus avoided it.
Jeudy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeudy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jeudy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jeudy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jeudy misses with a straight left. #CL#
Jeudy rushes Grammaticus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jeudy fails to land.
Jeudy tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Jeudy back against the ropes.
Jeudy misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeudy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jeudy.
Jeudy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeudy lands a hook that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeudy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Jeudy dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Jeudy avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
A short left from Jeudy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grammaticus lands with a short shot to the head.
Grammaticus lands an elbow just above Jeudy 's eye. #T1#
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grammaticus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
Grammaticus swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeudy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jeudy.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grammaticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jeudy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Jeudy tries to throw a body punch but Grammaticus avoids it by throwing Jeudy back against the ropes.
Grammaticus is trying to break the clinch but Jeudy has him pressed against the ropes.
Jeudy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grammaticus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeudy's elbow.
Jeudy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grammaticus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jeudy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeudy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Jeudy breaks the clinch.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Jeudy strikes.
Jeudy 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.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
Grammaticus scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Jeudy misses
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeudy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeudy.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Jeudy slips the punch.
Jeudy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeudy stuns Grammaticus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jeudy gets a clinch.
Jeudy dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Jeudy lands with a short shot to the head.
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Patrick Jeudy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeudy.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus lands a right hand.
Grammaticus pushes Jeudy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grammaticus works on Jeudy's body with a couple of short punches.
Jeudy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grammaticus can do to turn this around?
Grammaticus working aggressively here.
Grammaticus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeudy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grammaticus s head.
Grammaticus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeudy tries to circle away but Grammaticus has him pinned against the ropes.#T3#
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
Grammaticus working hard to break the clinch.
Jeudy trying to land knees to the body.
Jeudy with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
Grammaticus misses with the head strike.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus lands a damaging elbow.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jeudy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grammaticus s head.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Jeudy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grammaticus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeudy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jeudy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeudy as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Jeudy.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Jeudy avoids it easily.#T4#
No joy there for Grammaticus , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeudy throws a good cross that connects.
Jeudy scores with a nice strike.
Jeudy keeps Grammaticus at a distance using the push kick.
Grammaticus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jeudy cracks Grammaticus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeudy punishes Grammaticus 's body with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jeudy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeudy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeudy scores with a hook.
Jeudy throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus lands a nice shot to the body.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeudy misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy dominated that second 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!#R3#
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Jeudy tenderised Grammaticus 's leg. Grammaticus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grammaticus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus checks the leg kick.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick that knocks Jeudy off balance momentarily.
Jeudy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeudy.
Jeudy cracks Grammaticus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeudy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeudy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grammaticus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jeudy slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Jeudy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grammaticus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grammaticus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grammaticus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Jeudy avoids the punch easily.
Jeudy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jeudy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.#T1#
Grammaticus avoids the head kick by Jeudy.
Grammaticus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeudy misses the shot to the body.
Grammaticus 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeudy tries to move into range but Grammaticus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jeudy.
Jeudy lands with an uppercut that bounces Grammaticus off the ropes and back into range.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Jeudy.
Jeudy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grammaticus misses with a body kick.
Grammaticus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeudy takes a step back to recover.
Jeudy 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.
Grammaticus slips a straight right by Jeudy.
Grammaticus flicks out a counter leg kick but Jeudy steps away.
Grammaticus scores with a nice body kick.
Jeudy lands a leg kick that knocks Grammaticus off balance momentarily.
Grammaticus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeudy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jeudy throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Jeudy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grammaticus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jeudy checks the leg kick.
Grammaticus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grammaticus motions for Jeudy to come forward. Grammaticus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeudy looks to land a left hand but Grammaticus moved out of range nicely.
Jeudy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeudy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Jeudy moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grammaticus misses with a body kick.
Grammaticus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeudy throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Nice cross by Jeudy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeudy.
Grammaticus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeudy manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Jeudy is out of range.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick which misses Jeudy's front leg but catches the back leg as Jeudy tries to avoid it.
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grammaticus misses with the combination.
Jeudy looks to land a right hand but Grammaticus moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Grammaticus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
Jeudy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Jeudy dips to his left and cracks Grammaticus with an uppercut!
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeudy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeudy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grammaticus .
Jeudy catches Grammaticus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Jeudy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Jeudy finds it's way through Grammaticus 's defenses.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Grammaticus drops his hands momentarily and Jeudy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeudy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grammaticus throws out the jab.
Grammaticus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick.
Jeudy slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
A left lands for Jeudy.
A big left from Jeudy misses.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grammaticus swinging wildly here.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Jeudy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeudy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
Jeudy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy clearly takes 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!#R4#
Grammaticus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeudy moves away.
Grammaticus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeudy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jeudy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Jeudy throws a body kick.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Jeudy.
Jeudy connects with an inside leg kick.
Jeudy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jeudy throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick.
Jeudy swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Jeudy throws a jab when Grammaticus was well out of range.
Jeudy just misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus punishes Jeudy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeudy throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeudy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Jeudy ducks down to avoid it.
Jeudy swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range. #T1#
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeudy.
Jeudy throwing a counter right hand but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Jeudy swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Grammaticus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeudy throws an off balance right hand
and Grammaticus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Jeudy is out of range.
Jeudy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Jeudy misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grammaticus ! But no joy.
Jeudy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeudy with a hook.
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeudy.
Grammaticus swings for the body but Jeudy moves out of range. #CL#
Jeudy drives through and clinches with Grammaticus against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Jeudy.
Jeudy tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
A body shot lands from Jeudy.
Grammaticus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jeudy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeudy pushes Grammaticus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeudy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Jeudy misses with some punches.
Jeudy misses with a body punch.
Grammaticus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Jeudy scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeudy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grammaticus .#BC#
Jeudy breaks the clinch.
Jeudy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jeudy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeudy throws a lazy right hand but Grammaticus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grammaticus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Jeudy.
A nice side step and Grammaticus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Jeudy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeudy checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeudy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Jeudy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grammaticus checks it well. #T3#
Jeudy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Jeudy.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
Jeudy moves away from the strike by Grammaticus .
A chopping leg kick lands by Grammaticus .
Jeudy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jeudy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Jeudy saw that one coming.
It looked like Jeudy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeudy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeudy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeudy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grammaticus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeudy. Jeudy obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeudy throws a low kick but Grammaticus avoids it.
A jab lands there for Jeudy.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grammaticus misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Jeudy moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
Grammaticus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeudy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Jeudy pushes Grammaticus up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Jeudy breaks from the clinch.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a jab when Jeudy was well out of range.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the body kick from Jeudy.
Jeudy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grammaticus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
Grammaticus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeudy throws out the jab.
A big left from Jeudy misses.
Grammaticus walks into a straight right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy tries to score with a low kick but Grammaticus moves his leg out of the way.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy had his way with John Grammaticus in 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! This is the final round!#R5#
Grammaticus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeudy looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Jeudy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Jeudy lands a jab to the head.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeudy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeudy moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Jeudy.
Jeudy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeudy.
Jeudy defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeudy is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Jeudy rushes Grammaticus and presses him up against the ropes.
Jeudy swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Jeudy.
Nice body punch from Jeudy. #T1#
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Jeudy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeudy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeudy throws a looping overhand right but Grammaticus ducks down to avoid it.
Jeudy scores with the left hand. Grammaticus knows he should have avoided that one.
Jeudy is looking to score with low kicks.
Jeudy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Grammaticus catches Jeudy right on the button with a cross.
Jeudy connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Grammaticus . Those never looked like landing.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Grammaticus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy misses with a straight left.
Jeudy with a hook.
Jeudy defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeudy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Grammaticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jeudy slips under a jab.
A jab from Grammaticus finds it's way through Jeudy's defenses.
Grammaticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeudy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeudy.
Jeudy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Jeudy.
Jeudy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeudy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Jeudy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Grammaticus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Grammaticus is rocked!
Grammaticus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jeudy.
Grammaticus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeudy finish him?
Jeudy blocks a jab.
Grammaticus seems to have recovered his senses.
Grammaticus takes one to the chin there.
Grammaticus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jeudy!
Jeudy sizes up Grammaticus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grammaticus misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Jeudy down. #CL#
Jeudy has Grammaticus up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Grammaticus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grammaticus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jeudy to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeudy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grammaticus .
Jeudy keeps Grammaticus at a distance using the push kick.
Grammaticus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jeudy. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeudy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grammaticus . Grammaticus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeudy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grammaticus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeudy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeudy lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Grammaticus looks for the body kick but Jeudy saw that one coming.
Grammaticus needs to keep his hands up - Jeudy had a free shot at his head there.
Jeudy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jeudy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grammaticus on the side of the head.
Grammaticus throws a body kick that misses.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grammaticus misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grammaticus .
Jeudy cracks Grammaticus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Jeudy avoids the punch easily.
Jeudy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jeudy moves out of range as Grammaticus strikes.
Jeudy loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeudy scores with a nice strike.
Grammaticus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Jeudy!
Patrick Jeudy retains his middleweight title!
Patrick Jeudy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN K1 8/13
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Darweshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Darweshi.
Grammaticus tests Darweshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darweshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grammaticus circles away quickly and effectively.
Grammaticus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darweshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Grammaticus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Grammaticus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darweshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Grammaticus .
Nice defenses there by Grammaticus .
Darweshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Darweshi misses the jab.
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Darweshi.
A big left from Darweshi misses.
Nice straight punches there by Grammaticus . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samran Darweshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darweshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Darweshi.
Darweshi slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Darweshi connects with a high kick.
Grammaticus defending well as Darweshi loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Grammaticus jabs Darweshi right on the nose. Darweshi blinks but takes it well.
Darweshi swings widly with a right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darweshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Darweshi.
Grammaticus misses the shot to the body.
Darweshi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Darweshi lands a jab.
Darweshi lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darweshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darweshi misses with an uppercut.
Darweshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Darweshi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grammaticus misses the target.
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darweshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darweshi throws the kick towards the body but Grammaticus avoids it.
Darweshi wants to slow Grammaticus down by chopping away at his legs.
Darweshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Darweshi tries a low kick but Grammaticus avoids it.
Darweshi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darweshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darweshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darweshi misses with a straight right.
Darweshi misses with a head kick.
Darweshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grammaticus throws out the jab.
Grammaticus works the jab nicely.
Darweshi misses with an uppercut. Grammaticus saw that one coming.
Grammaticus slips a jab and a cross from Darweshi.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Darweshi is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Grammaticus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darweshi doesn't seem phased though.
Darweshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darweshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
It appears Grammaticus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grammaticus 's corner calls for a 1-2. Grammaticus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grammaticus misses the shot to the body.
Darweshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darweshi misses with a wild body shot.
Darweshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grammaticus .#T3#
Darweshi misses with a low kick.
Darweshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Grammaticus scoring well with a low kick there.
Darweshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darweshi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range and Darweshi settles back down.
Darweshi misses with a wild body shot.
Grammaticus tests Darweshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darweshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Darweshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grammaticus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grammaticus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grammaticus jabs Darweshi right on the nose. Darweshi blinks but takes it well.
Grammaticus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darweshi misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Darweshi ducks down to avoid it.
Grammaticus cracks Darweshi with an open hand slap.
Grammaticus defending well as Darweshi loads up on a big left hand.
Grammaticus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darweshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darweshi throws a counter combo.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Darweshi.
Grammaticus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Darweshi.
Darweshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Darweshi avoids it easily.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Darweshi.
Darweshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darweshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grammaticus checks a leg kick nicely.
Darweshi punishes Grammaticus 's body with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samran Darweshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus moves away from the strike by Darweshi.
Darweshi defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Darweshi.
Grammaticus scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grammaticus . Darweshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus delivers a nice body kick.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Darweshi slips the punch.
Darweshi shapes to counter with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Grammaticus . Beautiful body shot.
Grammaticus misses with a wild body shot.
Darweshi moves away from the strike by Grammaticus .
Nice uppercut lands for Grammaticus . That snapped Darweshi's head back.
A combination from Darweshi does no damage.
And Grammaticus counters with a quick kick to the body but Darweshi blocks it.
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grammaticus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darweshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darweshi throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.
Grammaticus looks to land a body kick but Darweshi moved away.
Darweshi throws a counter combo.
Darweshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Darweshi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the nose.
Darweshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samran Darweshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darweshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darweshi.
Darweshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grammaticus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grammaticus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darweshi with a hook.
Darweshi checks a leg kick.
Darweshi throws a fast counter high kick but Grammaticus manages to duck under it in time.
Grammaticus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darweshi.
Darweshi loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
Grammaticus dips to his left and cracks Darweshi with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darweshi checks a leg kick.
Darweshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darweshi. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Darweshi slips the punch.
A left lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Darweshi slips the punch.#T2#
Darweshi throws a right hand that misses
and Grammaticus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darweshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Darweshi lands with a kick to the temple. Grammaticus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grammaticus avoids the head kick by Darweshi.
Darweshi misses with a straight right.
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darweshi.
Darweshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darweshi slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Darweshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Darweshi.
Darweshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
Darweshi ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .#T3#
Darweshi throws a shot from downtown. Grammaticus moves away and avoids it.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Darweshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darweshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grammaticus scores with a push kick.
Grammaticus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darweshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Darweshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darweshi. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus cracks Darweshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Darweshi throws a lazy head kick
and Grammaticus counters with a stiff right hand.
Darweshi misses with a low kick.
John Grammaticus is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grammaticus !
Darweshi is breathing heavily.
Grammaticus avoids the head kick by Darweshi.
Grammaticus fails to land with a series of punches.
Darweshi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grammaticus .
Darweshi just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus jabs at Darweshi's body.
Darweshi misses with an uppercut.
Darweshi throws a leg kick
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darweshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Grammaticus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darweshi walks into a stiff left hand from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with an overhand left.
Darweshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grammaticus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grammaticus scores with a hook to the body. Darweshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darweshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grammaticus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grammaticus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Darweshi's shoulder, as Darweshi tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the head.
Grammaticus lands a slapping body shot.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Darweshi.
Grammaticus lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus connects with a leg kick.
Grammaticus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darweshi.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darweshi can do to turn this around?
Darweshi misses with a double jab.
Grammaticus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Grammaticus 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Darweshi takes one on the button.
Grammaticus lands a jab-cross combination.
Darweshi throws a nice looking combination but Grammaticus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darweshi slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Darweshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Darweshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Grammaticus .
Darweshi misses with a hook
and Grammaticus counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darweshi.
Grammaticus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darweshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darweshi misses with a low kick.
Grammaticus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darweshi tries to bum rush Grammaticus with a series of wild strikes but Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Darweshi.
Darweshi connects with a right hand. Grammaticus shakes it off.#T1#
Grammaticus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darweshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Darweshi.
Darweshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grammaticus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darweshi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Grammaticus .
That kick from Grammaticus tenderised Darweshi's leg. Darweshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darweshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darweshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grammaticus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darweshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Darweshi's shoulder, as Darweshi tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Grammaticus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darweshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grammaticus cracks a nice hook into Darweshi's ribs.
Darweshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darweshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus lunges at Darweshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darweshi's hand.
Grammaticus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darweshi throws a low kick but Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Darweshi staying out of range there.
Darweshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darweshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darweshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grammaticus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darweshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darweshi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus connects with a right hand. Darweshi shakes it off.
Darweshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grammaticus lands a body shot.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darweshi needs to keep his hands up - Grammaticus had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Grammaticus misses. #T3#
Grammaticus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darweshi on the side of the head.
Grammaticus blocks the body kick.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darweshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darweshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus moves out of range of the leg kick from Darweshi.
Darweshi lands a head kick. Grammaticus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grammaticus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grammaticus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darweshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darweshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darweshi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darweshi lands a jab.
Darweshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darweshi.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Darweshi lands with a straight right. Grammaticus didn't see that one coming.
Grammaticus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darweshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darweshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darweshi misses with a hook
and Grammaticus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
Grammaticus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darweshi scoring well with a low kick there.
Grammaticus looks to land a combination. Darweshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grammaticus is looking to slow Darweshi down with leg kicks.
Darweshi motions for Grammaticus to come forward. Darweshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus misses the jab.
Grammaticus throws a solid leg kick but Darweshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grammaticus .
A jab from Darweshi does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Darweshi misses the target.
Darweshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grammaticus throws out the jab.
Grammaticus keeps Darweshi at a distance using the push kick.
Darweshi misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grammaticus 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grammaticus !

Event: SYN K-1 7/30
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Vettori misses with a right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vettori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Vettori.
Vettori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Vettori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus 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.
Grammaticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Vettori.
Vettori throws a body shot but no joy.
Vettori scores with a push kick.
A jab from Grammaticus finds it's way through Vettori's defenses.
Vettori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vettori throws a lazy uppercut
and Grammaticus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vettori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grammaticus connects with a solid leg kick.
Vettori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Grammaticus .
Vettori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Grammaticus does no damage. #T1#
Grammaticus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vettori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grammaticus just manages to avoid it.
Vettori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grammaticus to score with a decent uppercut.
Vettori throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut
and Vettori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vettori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grammaticus counters with a low kick, right behind Vettori 's knee.
Grammaticus misses with a right hand
and Vettori counters with a stiff right hand.
Vettori catches Grammaticus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grammaticus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vettori.
Grammaticus scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Vettori instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vettori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vettori.
Vettori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grammaticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grammaticus .#BC2#
Grammaticus breaks the clinch. #T2#
A big right from Grammaticus misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Vettori misses its target.
Grammaticus connects with a nice looking jab.
Grammaticus throws a body kick that misses.
Vettori blocks the body kick.
Vettori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vettori.
Grammaticus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vettori had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vettori loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
Vettori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grammaticus is able to avoid easily.
Vettori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vettori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grammaticus .
A big right from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vettori.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Vettori misses with a wild body shot.
Grammaticus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grammaticus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vettori blocks the body kick. #T3#
Vettori misses with a shot to the body
and Grammaticus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vettori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grammaticus keeps the fight on the outside.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vettori throws out a loose jab but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grammaticus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grammaticus staying out of range there.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the side of Vettori's head but Vettori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grammaticus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vettori throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
Vettori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vettori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vettori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vettori takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut
and Vettori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grammaticus thuds his shin into the meat of Vettori's side.
Vettori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Grammaticus .
Vettori slips under a jab from Grammaticus .
Vettori swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
Vettori digs a good hook to Grammaticus 's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vettori.
Decent striking displayed by Grammaticus there.
Vettori feints and then cracks Grammaticus 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grammaticus down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vettori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vettori throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Vettori.
Grammaticus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vettori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vettori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grammaticus 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus 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#
Vettori misses with a body shot.
Vettori misses with a body shot.
Grammaticus digs a good body shot into Vettori's ribs.
Grammaticus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vettori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vettori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vettori to score with a decent uppercut.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Vettori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John Grammaticus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grammaticus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grammaticus scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Vettori thuds a left hand into Grammaticus 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vettori. Vettori obviously looking to wear him down.
Vettori blocks a jab.
Grammaticus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vettori.
Grammaticus sizes up Vettori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Vettori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grammaticus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vettori is able to avoid easily.
Vettori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grammaticus just manages to avoid it.
Vettori throws a big shot that misses.
Grammaticus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vettori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a body punch but Vettori moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Vettori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus tries to move into range but Vettori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vettori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vettori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grammaticus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Vettori just misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Vettori.
Grammaticus throws a push kick but Vettori slaps the foot to one side.
Vettori misses with a looping right.
Vettori misses with a low kick.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Grammaticus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grammaticus lands a nice shot that snaps Vettori's head back.
Vettori throws a low kick but Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Vettori throws the kick towards the body but Grammaticus avoids it.
Grammaticus throws out a counter right but Vettori avoids it with no problem.
Vettori throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Vettori doesn't manage to clinch there - Grammaticus circles away.
Nice shot by Vettori.
Vettori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vettori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vettori thumps Grammaticus with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Grammaticus 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Vettori looks to land a body kick but Grammaticus moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Vettori misses the target.
Vettori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Grammaticus . Those never looked like landing.
Grammaticus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vettori throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Grammaticus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vettori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vettori slips under a jab from Grammaticus .
Vettori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grammaticus checks it well.
Vettori looks to land a right hand but Grammaticus moved out of range.
A punch combination from Grammaticus misses.
Vettori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vettori lands a really nice looking cross but Grammaticus seems unphased.
Vettori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vettori swings for the body but Grammaticus moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus takes a swing at Vettori's ribcage but misses.
Grammaticus throws a low kick, looking for Vettori's leg but Vettori calmly moves out of range.
Vettori is looking for a counter combo.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Vettori blocks it.
Vettori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vettori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus checks the leg kick.
Grammaticus throws out a counter right but Vettori avoids it with no problem.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vettori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus thumps Vettori with a low kick.
Vettori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
Grammaticus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vettori throws a leg kick but Grammaticus checks it.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vettori thumps Grammaticus with a low kick.
Grammaticus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grammaticus keeps the fight on the outside.
Vettori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Grammaticus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Grammaticus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vettori 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.
Vettori cracks Grammaticus with a good jab.
Vettori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grammaticus swings for the body but Vettori moves out of range. #CL#
Vettori rushes Grammaticus and presses him up against the ropes.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grammaticus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vettori.#BC2#
Grammaticus breaks from the clinch.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grammaticus scores with a punch to the head.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the side of Vettori's head but Vettori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Grammaticus .
A nice side step and Grammaticus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Vettori throws a head kick but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Vettori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Grammaticus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vettori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grammaticus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vettori wants to clinch up but Grammaticus keeps it at a distance.
Grammaticus misses with the combination.
Vettori scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vettori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vettori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grammaticus needs to keep his hands up - Vettori had a free shot at his head there.
Vettori is looking to chop away at Grammaticus 's legs.
Grammaticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Vettori.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Vettori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grammaticus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grammaticus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vettori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grammaticus .
Vettori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vettori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vettori checks a low kick from Grammaticus .
A counter left hand to the body from Vettori misses its target.
Grammaticus thows a body kick. Vettori tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vettori misses with an uppercut. Grammaticus saw that one coming.
Vettori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grammaticus counters with an inside leg kick.
Grammaticus throws out a powerful jab.
Vettori takes one to the side of the head.
Vettori lands with a shot to the body.
Vettori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grammaticus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vettori. #CL#
Vettori gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vettori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grammaticus is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vettori.
Vettori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vettori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vettori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vettori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grammaticus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Grammaticus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vettori's brow.
Vettori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vettori will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marvin Vettori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vettori dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Grammaticus manages to break the clinch.
Vettori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grammaticus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vettori scores with a leg kick.
Vettori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grammaticus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vettori moves in looking to clinch but Grammaticus pushes him off.
Vettori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Vettori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grammaticus just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Vettori.
Vettori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grammaticus can pounce on him.
Vettori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vettori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vettori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grammaticus clobbers Vettori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grammaticus scores with a three punch combo!
Vettori blocks the body kick.
Grammaticus tries to land a front kick but Vettori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Vettori swings widly with a right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vettori misses the body punch
letting Grammaticus counter with a right hand.
A big right from Vettori misses.
Vettori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range and Vettori settles back down.
Grammaticus flicks out a counter leg kick but Vettori steps away.
Vettori checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Grammaticus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grammaticus 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Grammaticus !

Event: SYN K1 7/02
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Kim looks for the body kick but Grammaticus saw that one coming.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Kim drives through and clinches with Grammaticus against the ropes.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grammaticus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Kim.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Grammaticus blocks a body shot from Kim.
A short left from Kim.
Grammaticus misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus . #BC#
Grammaticus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Grammaticus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim wants to land a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grammaticus at a distance.
Grammaticus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Grammaticus walks into a jab.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grammaticus . Grammaticus obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kim lands a right hand.
Grammaticus lands with a light punch inside.
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
Grammaticus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Grammaticus scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
Grammaticus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grammaticus .
A short right from Kim on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Grammaticus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grammaticus s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Kim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Grammaticus moved out of range nicely.
Kim wants to clinch.
Grammaticus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the body kick from Kim.
An attempted straight right counter from Grammaticus misses the target.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim throws a leg kick but Grammaticus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim with the inside leg kick.
Grammaticus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grammaticus throws a front kick that sends Kim stumbling back into the ropes.
Grammaticus tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim blocks a head kick by Grammaticus .
Kim clobbers Grammaticus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Kim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grammaticus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus works the jab nicely.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Kim lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grammaticus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus blocks the body kick.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Grammaticus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Grammaticus only half commits.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grammaticus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim throws a leg kick but Grammaticus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grammaticus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kim.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Grammaticus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim thows a leg kick but Grammaticus checks it
and Grammaticus counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim. #T1#
Grammaticus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kim will feel that in the morning.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Grammaticus 's side.
Kim misses with a jab to the body
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Grammaticus pushes him off.
Kim wants to clinch up but Grammaticus keeps it at a distance.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grammaticus 's head.
Grammaticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grammaticus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Kim.
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Grammaticus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Grammaticus slips a jab from Kim.
Grammaticus throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kim lands a nice looking body kick.
Kim works Grammaticus 's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Grammaticus .
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
A little jabbing left from Kim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kim throws a leg kick but Grammaticus moved away.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Grammaticus gets tackled into the ropes by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Grammaticus presses Kim against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Kim working aggressively here. #T3#
Grammaticus misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Grammaticus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grammaticus lands a body shot.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus . #BC#
Grammaticus breaks the clinch.
Grammaticus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Grammaticus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim throws a right hand that Grammaticus ducks under and follows up with a left that Grammaticus also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Grammaticus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grammaticus slips under a jab.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Grammaticus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a lazy body kick
and Grammaticus counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Kim is predictable there
and Grammaticus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Grammaticus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grammaticus avoids a kick to the body.
Kim misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Grammaticus digs a right hand underneath Kim's ribcage. Kim let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Grammaticus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim scores with a nice strike.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grammaticus jabs at Kim's body.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Grammaticus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kim connects with a leg kick.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grammaticus checks it well.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Grammaticus is wise to it.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Grammaticus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim misses with a body shot
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Grammaticus moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Grammaticus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grammaticus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
As Kim backs away, Grammaticus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grammaticus needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a low kick as Grammaticus jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Grammaticus misses.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Grammaticus .
A leg kick checked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim catches Grammaticus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grammaticus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grammaticus tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Grammaticus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
John Grammaticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Kim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch lands to the side of Grammaticus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim scores with a jab. Grammaticus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grammaticus throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Grammaticus . Those never looked like landing.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a looping left.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Grammaticus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Grammaticus tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the head.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Kim pushes Grammaticus away with a front kick.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Grammaticus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Grammaticus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grammaticus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus blocks a leg kick.
Grammaticus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Grammaticus pushes him off.
Kim tests Grammaticus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Grammaticus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Kim tenderised Grammaticus 's leg. Grammaticus is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
Grammaticus is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kim avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasol Kim.
Well Kim 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN K1 6/11
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands a jab to the head.
Grammaticus throws a jab when Marsden Jr was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marsden Jr misses.
We've been informed that Marsden Jr 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.
Grammaticus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsden Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the side of Marsden Jr's head but Marsden Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grammaticus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grammaticus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden Jr. That did some damage!
Marsden Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Grammaticus off the ropes and back into range.
Grammaticus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Marsden Jr there.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Marsden Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr swinging wildly here. #T1#
Marsden Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr cracks Grammaticus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grammaticus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr lands a head shot.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr throws a front kick that sends Grammaticus stumbling back into the ropes.
Marsden Jr looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Grammaticus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden Jr lands the left hand.
Grammaticus blocks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr connects with a right hand. Grammaticus shakes it off.
Grammaticus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus defending well as Marsden Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden Jr punishes Grammaticus 's body with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grammaticus on the side of the head.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Marsden Jr saw that one coming.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range.
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Marsden Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grammaticus throws out the jab.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr connects with a right hand. Grammaticus shakes it off.
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .#T3#
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden Jr's shoulder, as Marsden Jr tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice strike.
Marsden Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marsden Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus avoids the head kick by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus walks into a straight right hand from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus 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.
Grammaticus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grammaticus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden Jr scores with a body shot.
Marsden Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range and Marsden Jr settles back down.
Marsden Jr 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.
Grammaticus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marsden Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grammaticus counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Grammaticus 's head back.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Marsden Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grammaticus . Grammaticus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr jabs at Grammaticus 's body.
Grammaticus throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Grammaticus counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marsden Jr misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus scoring well with a low kick there.
Marsden Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
A jab from Marsden Jr finds it's way through Grammaticus 's defenses.
Grammaticus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Marsden Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus lands a jab.
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grammaticus throws a shot from downtown. Marsden Jr moves away and avoids it.
Marsden Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marsden Jr sizes up Grammaticus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a leg kick but Grammaticus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marsden Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grammaticus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grammaticus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook
letting Grammaticus counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
Marsden Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab.
Marsden Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grammaticus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Marsden Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Grammaticus .
No joy there for Marsden Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden Jr, as that shot connected.
Marsden Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grammaticus tries to land a leg kick but Marsden Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Marsden Jr.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grammaticus tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden Jr counters with a body kick.
Grammaticus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus throws a head kick that misses
and Marsden Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden Jr is just out of range.
Grammaticus 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marsden Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grammaticus scrambles back to his feet.
Marsden Jr defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden Jr takes one on the button.
Grammaticus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Marsden Jr!
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Grammaticus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marsden Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr lands with a hook. Grammaticus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grammaticus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marsden Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grammaticus wants to slow Marsden Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Grammaticus throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden Jr moves out of range easily.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grammaticus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grammaticus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marsden Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marsden Jr blocks a leg kick.
Grammaticus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marsden Jr throws a low kick but Grammaticus avoids it.
A head kick misses from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Grammaticus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marsden Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Marsden Jr does it's job there.
Grammaticus throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grammaticus throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Good shot there by Marsden Jr.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Grammaticus just misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus throws a low kick, looking for Marsden Jr's leg but Marsden Jr calmly moves out of range.
Grammaticus blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Grammaticus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marsden Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grammaticus to score with a decent uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Grammaticus misses. #T1#
Marsden Jr scores with the left hand. Grammaticus knows he should have avoided that one.
Grammaticus throws a head kick that misses
and Marsden Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Grammaticus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grammaticus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grammaticus needs to keep his hands up - Marsden Jr had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr with a hook.
Marsden Jr blocks a jab.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Grammaticus cracks Marsden Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grammaticus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Grammaticus finds it's target.
John Grammaticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grammaticus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grammaticus misses the jab.
It seemed like Marsden Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grammaticus throws a body shot but no joy.
Grammaticus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grammaticus defending well as Marsden Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Grammaticus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grammaticus misses with a hook. Marsden Jr ducked under it nicely.
Marsden Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Grammaticus lands an overhand right.#T3#
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus slips a straight right by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden Jr lands a high kick!
Grammaticus misses with a right hand
and Marsden Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grammaticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Grammaticus finds it's way through Marsden Jr's defenses.
Marsden Jr slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Marsden Jr avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr missing with a left hand there. Grammaticus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grammaticus tries to move into range but Marsden Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marsden Jr lands a two punch combo.
Marsden Jr checks a low kick from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus throws a low kick, looking for Marsden Jr's leg but Marsden Jr calmly moves out of range.
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut. Grammaticus saw that one coming.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick
and Marsden Jr counters with a good low kick that Grammaticus was not able to check.
Grammaticus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Marsden Jr said 'I ain't surprised'.

Event: SYN K1 5/28
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Perkules takes a swing at Grammaticus 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grammaticus 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.
Perkules throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Perkules avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grammaticus throws out the jab.
Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules throws a front kick that sends Grammaticus stumbling back into the ropes.
Perkules connects with a solid leg kick.
Grammaticus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Grammaticus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perkules has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grammaticus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkules!
Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Grammaticus lands but Perkules takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkules.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkules - that will leave a mark!
Perkules lands a front kick.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Perkules slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Perkules throws a chopping leg kick but Grammaticus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grammaticus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Perkules digs a good hook to Grammaticus 's body.
Perkules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkules throws a push kick but Grammaticus slaps the foot to one side.
Grammaticus thuds his right hand into Perkules's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkules throws a leg kick which misses Grammaticus 's front leg but catches the back leg as Grammaticus tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkules.
Perkules cracks Grammaticus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grammaticus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Perkules works Grammaticus 's body with a nice hook.
Perkules just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkules misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
Grammaticus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkules.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus moves out of range of the body kick.
Grammaticus misses with a head kick.
Grammaticus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perkules is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Grammaticus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Perkules moved out of range nicely.
Perkules connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkules misses the shot to the body.
Grammaticus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkules scores with a shot to the body.
Grammaticus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perkules stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grammaticus connects with the punch.
Perkules is looking to land body kicks.
Perkules thuds his right hand into Grammaticus 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Perkules's shoulder, as Perkules tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus slips a straight right by Perkules.
Perkules swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perkules's knee momentarily.
Grammaticus walks into a straight right hand from Perkules.
Nice straight punches there by Grammaticus . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grammaticus .
Perkules with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a few strikes there.
Perkules ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkules throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Perkules throws a head kick that Grammaticus semi-blocks.
Perkules jabs Grammaticus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Nice jab there from Perkules.
Perkules pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range and Perkules settles back down.
Perkules scores with a nice right hand.
Perkules looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grammaticus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules throws a sloppy head kick and Grammaticus moves out of range easily.
Perkules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkules works the jab nicely.#T4#
Grammaticus blocks a jab.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkules lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkules misses the target.
A low kick lands for Perkules.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
Perkules feints a counter leg kick.
Perkules is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grammaticus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Perkules scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkules.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grammaticus circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkules waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Perkules saw that one coming.
Perkules scores with a jab. Grammaticus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkules has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grammaticus 's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkules. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A good leg kick by Perkules.
Grammaticus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grammaticus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Perkules throws a body punch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Grammaticus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
Grammaticus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkules.
Grammaticus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perkules looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Perkules jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grammaticus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perkuless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perkules tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grammaticus is able to avoid easily.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkules is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkules.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkules.
Perkules misses with a kick to the body
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Perkules.
Grammaticus throws a head kick but Perkules moves out of range.
Grammaticus backing away here, and Perkules unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Grammaticus moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkules missing with a left hand there. Grammaticus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Perkules on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grammaticus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkules jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Perkules moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkules flicks out a counter leg kick but Grammaticus steps away.
Grammaticus loads up on a big right hand but Perkules slips the punch.
Grammaticus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkules throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus walks into a stiff left hand from Perkules.#T2#
Perkules staying out of range there.
Perkules staying out of range there.
Perkules throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkules is looking to slow Grammaticus down with leg kicks.
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkules looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkules tries to score with a low kick but Grammaticus moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Perkules. Beautiful body shot.
Perkules throws a body punch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Grammaticus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Perkules lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkules looks to land a left hand but Grammaticus moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Perkules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkules misses with a body kick.
Perkules throws a wild body kick that Grammaticus sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Perkules.
Grammaticus scores with a nice strike.
Perkules swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkules with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grammaticus .
Perkules misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Perkules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grammaticus throws out the jab.
Perkules misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Perkules.
Perkules throws a front kick aimed at Grammaticus 's knee but Grammaticus avoids it well.
Perkules misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkules bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grammaticus 's head backwards.
Grammaticus is looking to slow Perkules down with leg kicks.
Perkules throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus . #T4#
A big right from Grammaticus misses.
Perkules throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkules lands a nice shot to the body.
Grammaticus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkules can pounce on him.
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Perkules punishes Grammaticus 's body with a nice straight punch.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grammaticus throws a hook to the side of Perkules's head but Perkules sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grammaticus at a distance.
Perkules shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grammaticus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkules can pounce on him.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Perkules is out of range.
Perkules throws a wild body kick that Grammaticus sees coming a mile off.
Grammaticus avoids a kick to the body.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Grammaticus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perkules steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules'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#
Perkules scores with a hook to the body. Grammaticus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkules is looking to score with low kicks.
Grammaticus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkules cracks Grammaticus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkules is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkules thows a body kick. Grammaticus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkules thumps Grammaticus with a low kick.
Donk. Perkules catches Grammaticus right on the button with a cross.
Perkules misses with a looping right.
Perkules has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grammaticus misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Perkules scores with a hook to the body. Grammaticus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkules fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkules looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Perkules scores with a leg kick.
Perkules feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grammaticus s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perkules throws a head kick but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grammaticus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkules drops his hands momentarily and Grammaticus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Perkules is predictable there
letting Grammaticus counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut even more.
Grammaticus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grammaticus throws an overhand right that lands on Perkules's shoulder, as Perkules tries to avoid the shot.
Grammaticus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkules.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Perkules let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Perkules.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grammaticus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkules - the referee stops the clock and Grammaticus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkules. Grammaticus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
John Grammaticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grammaticus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkules.
Grammaticus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grammaticus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perkules throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkules lands with a right hand.
Perkules misses the shot to the body.
Perkules lands a nice looking body kick.
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Perkules ducks down to avoid it.
Perkules scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perkules lands a lovely overhand right.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Perkules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grammaticus 's sensitive parts.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Perkules moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkules lands a leg kick that knocks Grammaticus off balance momentarily.
Perkules tried to score with a low kick but Grammaticus checks it.#T3#
Grammaticus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkules on the side of the head.
Grammaticus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grammaticus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkules slips under a jab.
Perkules cracks Grammaticus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Perkules tried to score with a low kick but Grammaticus checks it.
Jab from Perkules.
Perkules lands a nice hook to Grammaticus 's body. Grammaticus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkules throws a lazy right hand but Grammaticus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Perkules uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules tries to work over Grammaticus 's front leg with a kick but Grammaticus checks it.
Perkules uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Perkules slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Jab by Perkules.
Perkules scores with a shot to the body.
Perkules throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grammaticus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grammaticus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grammaticus . That did some damage!
Perkules fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grammaticus is out of range.
Perkules misses with a hook
and Grammaticus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grammaticus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grammaticus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkules is out of range.
Perkules jabs Grammaticus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grammaticus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Perkules.
Perkules lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkules 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

Event: SYN K1 5/14
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Fonseca looks to land a right hand but Grammaticus moved out of range.
Grammaticus dips to his left and cracks Fonseca with an uppercut!
Grammaticus misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grammaticus 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 Fonseca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fonseca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grammaticus 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.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Grammaticus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grammaticus tried to counter with a leg kick but Fonseca avoided it.
Fonseca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grammaticus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Grammaticus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Fonseca swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grammaticus 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.
Fonseca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut
and Grammaticus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.
Grammaticus throwing a counter right hand but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grammaticus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fonseca in his tracks. #T1#
Grammaticus scores with a leg kick.
Fonseca scores with a jab. Grammaticus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fonseca moves out of range as Grammaticus strikes.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
Fonseca scores with a jab. Grammaticus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fonseca takes a swing at Grammaticus 's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Grammaticus as he connects with a hook.
Grammaticus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Fonseca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fonseca! But no joy.
A big right from Fonseca misses.
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a right hand
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grammaticus , as that shot connected.
Fonseca misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonseca lands a jab to the head.
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
A low kick from Fonseca misses
and Grammaticus counters with a leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a head kick.
Fonseca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grammaticus moves forwards but Fonseca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fonseca connects with a body shot that sends Grammaticus 's belly button to the back.
Fonseca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fonseca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.
Fonseca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fonseca throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fonseca scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Fonseca looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Fonseca misses with a leg kick
and Grammaticus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Fonseca saw that one coming.
Fonseca thumps Grammaticus with a low kick.
Grammaticus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fonseca misses with a straight right.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Fonseca tries a quick counter leg kick but Grammaticus is wise to it.
Grammaticus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fonseca throws a sloppy body shot
and Grammaticus counters with a good low kick that Fonseca was not able to check.
Grammaticus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fonseca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grammaticus finds it's way round the side to connect with Fonseca's head.
Grammaticus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fonseca looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Grammaticus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fonseca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fonseca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grammaticus checks a leg kick. #T4#
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fonseca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grammaticus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fonseca.
Grammaticus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus swings widly with a right hand
and Grammaticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Fonseca throws a lazy uppercut
and Grammaticus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fonseca is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.
Fonseca lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grammaticus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fonseca takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grammaticus clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Fonseca.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Fonseca.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fonseca tests Grammaticus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Fonseca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grammaticus throws a chopping leg kick but Fonseca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grammaticus connects with a right hand. Fonseca shakes it off.
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Grammaticus blocks the leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grammaticus circles away quickly and effectively.
Grammaticus tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus cracks Fonseca with a good jab.
Fonseca throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonseca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Grammaticus misses the jab.
Grammaticus throws a lazy uppercut
and Fonseca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Fonseca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fonseca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fonseca.
Grammaticus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonseca.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Grammaticus .
Fonseca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Fonseca cracks a nice hook into Grammaticus 's ribs.
Grammaticus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca digs a good body shot into Grammaticus 's ribs.
Grammaticus clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Fonseca.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grammaticus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fonseca. Fonseca obviously looking to wear him down.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grammaticus circles away quickly and effectively.
Fonseca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grammaticus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fonseca throws a jab when Grammaticus was well out of range.
Fonseca misses with a left hand
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fonseca looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Fonseca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grammaticus scores with a leg kick.
Grammaticus misses with a hook.
Fonseca misses with a shot to the body
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Fonseca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Fonseca is rocked!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fonseca checks a leg kick.
Fonseca is still on wobbly legs! Can Grammaticus finish him?
Fonseca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grammaticus .
Fonseca seems to have recovered his senses.
Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fonseca digs a good hook to Grammaticus 's body.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Fonseca closes the distance but Grammaticus moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fonseca.
Grammaticus feints and then cracks Fonseca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fonseca down.
Fonseca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fonseca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fonseca lands a nice shot that snaps Grammaticus 's head back. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Fonseca.
Fonseca jabs at Grammaticus 's body.
Fonseca thows a leg kick but Grammaticus checks it
and Grammaticus counters with an inside leg kick.
Fonseca lunges at Grammaticus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grammaticus 's hand.
Grammaticus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Fonseca throws the left hand but Grammaticus avoids the punch easily.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Grammaticus moves out of range.
Fonseca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Grammaticus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fonseca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grammaticus blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Grammaticus misses.
Fonseca throws a head kick that Grammaticus semi-blocks.
Fonseca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grammaticus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grammaticus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Nice shot by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca throws a looping overhand right but Grammaticus ducks down to avoid it.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick as Fonseca jumps back.
Fonseca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grammaticus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Grammaticus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grammaticus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus lands with a right hand.
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
Fonseca misses with an uppercut
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Fonseca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grammaticus is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Fonseca tries to land a leg kick but Grammaticus saw it coming and moves away.
Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Fonseca.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus .
Fonseca throws an off balance right hand
and Grammaticus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fonseca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Fonseca scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grammaticus .
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fonseca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fonseca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Grammaticus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
A big left from Fonseca misses.
Grammaticus throws a lazy right hand but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fonseca.
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Fonseca misses.
Grammaticus lands a high kick!
Grammaticus connects with an inside leg kick.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.#T3#
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Fonseca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Fonseca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fonseca misses with a hook to the body
and Grammaticus counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonseca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but Grammaticus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grammaticus blocks a head kick by Fonseca.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fonseca throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonseca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grammaticus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Grammaticus is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Grammaticus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fonseca's head backwards.#T4#
Fonseca misses with a body punch
enabling Grammaticus to counter with a crisp jab.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca lands with an uppercut that bounces Grammaticus off the ropes and back into range.
Fonseca misses with a body shot
and Grammaticus counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonseca lands a jab to the nose.
Grammaticus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grammaticus connects with a looping right hand.
Fonseca wants to clinch
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fonseca misses with a combination
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Fonseca misses with a straight right.
Fonseca thuds a left hand into Grammaticus 's body.

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 John Grammaticus .
Well Grammaticus 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Grammaticus !

Event: SYN Sang
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Marsden Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden Jr scores with the left hand. Grammaticus knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marsden Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grammaticus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Marsden Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Marsden Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Marsden Jr does no damage.
A good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr drops his hands momentarily and Grammaticus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus throws a shot from downtown. Marsden Jr moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Marsden Jr.
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!
Marsden Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grammaticus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grammaticus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Marsden Jr 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.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Grammaticus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grammaticus lands with a cross. #T1#
Marsden Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden Jr blocks a jab.
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Marsden Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grammaticus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grammaticus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grammaticus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden Jr throws the left hand but Grammaticus avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grammaticus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marsden Jr connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.#T2#
Marsden Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grammaticus . Grammaticus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus blocks a jab.
Marsden Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grammaticus moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marsden Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Nice cross by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grammaticus throws a solid leg kick but Marsden Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grammaticus misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Marsden Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Marsden Jr loads up on a big right hand but Grammaticus slips the punch.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left.
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grammaticus 's head backwards.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Grammaticus misses the target.
That kick from Marsden Jr tenderised Grammaticus 's leg. Grammaticus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Grammaticus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Marsden Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grammaticus . That did some damage!
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
Grammaticus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grammaticus connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Grammaticus .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grammaticus , as that shot connected.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.#T4#
Grammaticus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marsden Jr throws out a counter right but Grammaticus avoids it with no problem.
Grammaticus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grammaticus scores with a leg kick.
Grammaticus staying out of range there.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grammaticus misses with a low kick.
Marsden Jr with a jab.
Marsden Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Grammaticus .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden Jr! But no joy.
Grammaticus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a nice hook to Grammaticus 's body. Grammaticus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grammaticus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus tried to score with a low kick but Marsden Jr checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grammaticus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grammaticus misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Grammaticus throws a nice looking combination but Marsden Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grammaticus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marsden Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Marsden Jr avoids the punch easily.
Marsden Jr cracks Grammaticus with an open hand slap.
Marsden Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grammaticus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden Jr connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Grammaticus rushes Marsden Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
Grammaticus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Marsden Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden Jr 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 Grammaticus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grammaticus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grammaticus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grammaticus was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden Jr misses with a low kick.
Grammaticus lands with a straight right. Marsden Jr didn't see that one coming.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice strike.
Marsden Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grammaticus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Grammaticus blocks it.#CL#
Grammaticus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grammaticus throws a head punch that misses.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grammaticus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Grammaticus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr is leaning against Grammaticus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grammaticus fails to land. #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!
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Marsden Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grammaticus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grammaticus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden Jr manages to avoid it.
Marsden Jr 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.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grammaticus connects with a single shot there.
Marsden Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Marsden Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grammaticus slips under a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to Grammaticus 's midsection.
Jab by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus blocks a jab.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Grammaticus tries to clinch there but Marsden Jr circles away.
Marsden Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grammaticus doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Grammaticus connects with a jab.
Marsden Jr tries to score with a low kick but Grammaticus moves his leg out of the way.
Grammaticus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a hook
and Marsden Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grammaticus blocks a jab.
Grammaticus throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grammaticus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marsden Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsden Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grammaticus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grammaticus wants to land a leg kick but Marsden Jr is out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grammaticus on the side of the head.
Grammaticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marsden Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Grammaticus misses with a few strikes there.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right. #T4#
Grammaticus misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Marsden Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grammaticus looks to land a left hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
Grammaticus throws a head kick that misses.
Grammaticus misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marsden Jr slips under a jab from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus wants to clinch up but Marsden Jr keeps it at a distance.
Marsden Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marsden Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Grammaticus throws an off balance right hand
letting Marsden Jr counter with a right hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Grammaticus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Grammaticus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marsden Jr just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marsden Jr is looking to slow Grammaticus down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut. Marsden Jr saw that one coming.
Marsden Jr stuns Grammaticus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grammaticus lands a head kick!
Grammaticus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Marsden Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Marsden Jr throws a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Grammaticus ducked under it nicely.
Grammaticus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Grammaticus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut
and Grammaticus counters with a left and a right that stings Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a leg kick but Grammaticus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.
Grammaticus misses the jab.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grammaticus ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus missing with a left hand there. Marsden Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grammaticus throws a combination. Marsden Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grammaticus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsden Jr momentarily.
John Grammaticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grammaticus throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Grammaticus lands a nice shot that snaps Marsden Jr's head back.
Marsden Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot.
Grammaticus connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Grammaticus misses its intended target.
Marsden Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Grammaticus throws a body punch but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grammaticus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marsden Jr just manages to avoid it.
Grammaticus dodges the punch combination from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus looks to land a combination. Marsden Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grammaticus throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Grammaticus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Grammaticus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
Grammaticus throws a shot from downtown. Marsden Jr moves away and avoids it.
Marsden Jr looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice strike.
Grammaticus misses with a looping left.
Grammaticus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Grammaticus takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grammaticus .
Marsden Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grammaticus lands a body punch. #BC2#
Marsden Jr breaks the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grammaticus checks a low kick from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus is looking to clinch but Marsden Jr is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Marsden Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus tests Marsden Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grammaticus throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Grammaticus was well out of range.
Grammaticus lands with a hook. Marsden Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grammaticus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden Jr. That did some damage!
Grammaticus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden Jr.
Grammaticus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Grammaticus was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marsden Jr throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
Marsden Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Grammaticus .
I think Marsden Jr 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I ain't surprised'.

Event: SYN K-1 ä¹
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Grammaticus finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Wolff.
The crowd cheers as Wolff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grammaticus doesn't seem phased though.
Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolff.
Grammaticus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Wolff.
Grammaticus avoids the body shot from Wolff.
Wolff lands a right hook to the body.
Grammaticus throws a leg kick but Wolff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolff lands with a straight right. Grammaticus didn't see that one coming.
Wolff throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Wolff catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Grammaticus stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Grammaticus walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#Grammaticus is rocked!
Wolff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus is looking to counter punch.
Wolff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grammaticus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grammaticus checks a leg kick.
Wolff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left. #T1#
Wolff tries to move into range but Grammaticus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolff.
Wolff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grammaticus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wolff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolff.
Grammaticus throws a front kick aimed at Wolff's knee but Wolff avoids it well.
Grammaticus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Wolff misses.
Grammaticus looks to land a right hand but Wolff moved out of range.
Grammaticus looks to land a right hand but Wolff moved out of range.
Grammaticus thuds his right hand into Wolff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grammaticus looks to throw the jab but Wolff is out of range.
Wolff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
Wolff lands a jab to the nose.
Wolff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Wolff misses the jab.
Wolff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grammaticus . #T2#
Wolff looks to throw the jab but Grammaticus is out of range.
Wolff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grammaticus manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Wolff.
Wolff misses with a kick to the body.
Wolff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grammaticus checks it well.
Wolff misses with a straight left.
Grammaticus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grammaticus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Wolff tenderised Grammaticus 's leg. Grammaticus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolff. That's going to slow Grammaticus down.
Wolff misses with a low kick.
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Wolff throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolff. That's going to slow Grammaticus down.
A telegraphed right hand from Grammaticus misses the target. #T3#
Grammaticus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wolff defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Wolff delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grammaticus .
Wolff slips a jab from Grammaticus .
A nice leg kick from Grammaticus , right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grammaticus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolff blocks a jab.
Wolff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
Wolff just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Grammaticus misses the target.
Wolff scores with a body shot.
Wolff takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolff misses with a body shot.
Grammaticus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolff. Wolff obviously looking to wear him down.
Grammaticus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grammaticus misses with a straight left. #T4#
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a body punch but Wolff moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Grammaticus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grammaticus motions for Wolff to come forward. Grammaticus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grammaticus backing away here, and Wolff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wolff 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.
Wolff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grammaticus .
Grammaticus thumps Wolff with a low kick.
Wolff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grammaticus . That did some damage!
Grammaticus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wolff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolff throws a low kick but Grammaticus avoids it.
Wolff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Grammaticus .
Wolff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolff checks a low kick from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Bartholomäus Wolff should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grammaticus moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolff.
Wolff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grammaticus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grammaticus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Wolff.
Wolff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Grammaticus does it's job there.
Grammaticus checks the leg kick.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Wolff avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolff. That's going to slow Grammaticus down.
A low kick lands for Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grammaticus on 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!
Wolff tries to score with a low kick but Grammaticus moves his leg out of the way.
Grammaticus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grammaticus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolff's sensitive parts. #T1#
Wolff misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolff.
Grammaticus throws a right hand that misses
and Grammaticus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolff defending well as Grammaticus loads up on a big left hand.
Wolff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolff misses with an uppercut. Grammaticus saw that one coming.
Grammaticus tries to land a leg kick but Wolff saw it coming and moves away.
Wolff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Grammaticus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolff checks the leg kick.
Wolff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Wolff closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Grammaticus crashing to the mat! Grammaticus uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Oh Grammaticus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like John Grammaticus has been cut.
Wolff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grammaticus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grammaticus misses with a body shot.
BAM! Wolff delivers a spinning backfist that drops Grammaticus like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN K-1 ä¸‰
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Wearmouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wearmouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Stefanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic lands a head kick. Wearmouth smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Stefanovic lands with a cross.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Stefanovic misses its intended target.
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefanovic defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth tries a quick counter leg kick but Stefanovic is wise to it.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic blocks a leg kick.
Stefanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
Wearmouth avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefanovic with a nice calf kick.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stefanovic's head backwards.
Stefanovic connects with a jab.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wearmouth!
Stefanovic stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wearmouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Stefanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Wearmouth avoided it.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefanovic connects with a high kick.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefanovic with a nice calf kick.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
As Wearmouth looks to move away, Stefanovic throws a big counter combo but Wearmouth just gets out of the way.
Wearmouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Wearmouth's shoulder, as Wearmouth tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth jabs Stefanovic right on the nose. Stefanovic blinks but takes it well.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Stefanovic checks it.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
A combination from Stefanovic does no damage.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth needs to keep his hands up - Stefanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefanovic tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth closes the distance but Stefanovic moves to the side
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefanovic lands a high kick!
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wearmouth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanovic.
Wearmouth cracks Stefanovic with a good jab.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stefanovic punishes Wearmouth's body with a nice straight punch.
Wearmouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth connects with a high kick.
Wearmouth throws out a loose jab but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Wearmouth blocks the low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wearmouth can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stefanovic throws a lazy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Stefanovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanovic cracks Wearmouth with an open hand slap.
Stefanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Wearmouth avoids it easily.
Wearmouth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stefanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Alex Stefanovic is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Wearmouth clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wearmouth's brow.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic lands with a right to the head.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth scores a nice knee to the body.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Stefanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic lands with a right to the head.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stefanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Stefanovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth. #T4#
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the head.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with the head strike.
Stefanovic tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.
Stefanovic scores with a nice strike.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wearmouth connects with a single shot there.
Stefanovic wants to land a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wearmouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wearmouth lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefanovic off the ropes and back into range.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Stefanovic avoids it well. #T1#
A jab from Stefanovic does it's job there.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wearmouth looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefanovic misses the target.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth misses with the combination.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Stefanovic moved out of range.
Stefanovic lands with an overhand left.
Wearmouth wants to land a leg kick but Stefanovic is out of range.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth scores with a jab.
Stefanovic cracks Wearmouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wearmouth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Wearmouth misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
It seemed like Wearmouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic works Wearmouth's body with a nice hook.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Stefanovic dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Wearmouth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Stefanovic moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a one-two to the body.
Wearmouth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Wearmouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Stefanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wearmouth thinking.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stefanovic.
Wearmouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stefanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanovic throws out a loose jab but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth looks to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Stefanovic avoids nicely.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Stefanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a low kick, right behind Stefanovic 's knee.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Stefanovic lands but Wearmouth takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
and Stefanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Stefanovic down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic throws a lazy head kick
and Wearmouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Stefanovic.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Stefanovic down with leg kicks.

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 Alex Stefanovic.
I think Stefanovic 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: EK 17: Turnaround
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a left and a right that stings Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a shot from downtown. Stefanovic moves away and avoids it.
Stefanovic checks a low kick from Nu Cuuuuutos.
It seemed like Stefanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stefanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to bum rush Stefanovic with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nu Cuuuuutos there.
Nu Cuuuuutos 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.
Nu Cuuuuutos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but Nu Cuuuuutos moved out of range nicely.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Nu Cuuuuutos misses the target.
Stefanovic throws a shot from downtown. Nu Cuuuuutos moves away and avoids it.
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stefanovic misses with a straight left.
Nu Cuuuuutos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks a leg kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Nu Cuuuuutos's ribcage but misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic 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.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a leg kick but Stefanovic checks it.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nu Cuuuuutos checks a leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks the body kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks a low kick from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Nu Cuuuuutos blocks it.
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a nice right hand.
Stefanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanovic 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.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Stefanovic throws out a loose jab but Nu Cuuuuutos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Stefanovic there.
Nice uppercut there from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nu Cuuuuutos loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
Good shot there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a low kick, right behind Stefanovic 's knee.
Stefanovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nu Cuuuuutos is able to avoid easily.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a head shot.#T3#
Stefanovic throws the kick towards the body but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it.
Nu Cuuuuutos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanovic counters with a low kick, right behind Nu Cuuuuutos 's knee.
Nu Cuuuuutos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nu Cuuuuutos slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Stefanovic does no damage.
It looks like Nu Cuuuuutos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stefanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nu Cuuuuutos.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nu Cuuuuutos.#CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the ropes.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic. #CUT2#It looks like Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has been cut.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocking some punches.
Stefanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Stefanovic digs a right hand underneath Nu Cuuuuutos's ribcage. Nu Cuuuuutos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stefanovic misses with the head strike.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Stefanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nice straight punches there by Nu Cuuuuutos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nu Cuuuuutos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Nu Cuuuuutos misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic misses with a hook.
Stefanovic looks to land a combination. Nu Cuuuuutos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
That's time! Nu Cuuuuutos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nu Cuuuuutos missing with a left hand there. Stefanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Nu Cuuuuutos. Beautiful body shot.
Stefanovic cracks Nu Cuuuuutos with a good jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a straight right. Stefanovic didn't see that one coming.
Nu Cuuuuutos swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice looking body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nu Cuuuuutos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stefanovic throws a right and a left that Nu Cuuuuutos avoids nicely.
Stefanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nu Cuuuuutos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nu Cuuuuutos. #T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stefanovic manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos trying to stall but Stefanovic improves his position.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nu Cuuuuutos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stefanovic lands with a cross. #T2#
Stefanovic slips a jab and a cross from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
It seemed like Stefanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands the left hand.
A jab from Stefanovic misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos is looking to counter the offense by Stefanovic and move into the clinch.
A jab from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Stefanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Stefanovic - just one landing.
Stefanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
As Stefanovic tries to get set, Nu Cuuuuutos tries to push him back and clinch up but Stefanovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Nu Cuuuuutos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick which misses Nu Cuuuuutos's front leg but catches the back leg as Nu Cuuuuutos tries to avoid it.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Nu Cuuuuutos. #T3#
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic dips to his left and cracks Nu Cuuuuutos with an uppercut!
Stefanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos staying out of range there.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stefanovic misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stefanovic manages to circle out of the way.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Nu Cuuuuutos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a low kick as Stefanovic jumps back.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves away.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Stefanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanovic's head.#CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos moves into range and clinches up with Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a right hand.
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nu Cuuuuutos or not. #BC#
Nu Cuuuuutos manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic.
A little jabbing left from Stefanovic 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.

Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos'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#
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes the leg kick and cracks Stefanovic in the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Nu Cuuuuutos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stefanovic clobbers Nu Cuuuuutos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Nu Cuuuuutos saw that one coming.
Nu Cuuuuutos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to score with a low kick but Nu Cuuuuutos moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook
and Stefanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nu Cuuuuutos slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
A left lands for Stefanovic.#T1#
Stefanovic loads up on a big right hand but Nu Cuuuuutos slips the punch.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nu Cuuuuutos slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Stefanovic checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nu Cuuuuutoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nu Cuuuuutos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stefanovic loads up on a big right hand but Nu Cuuuuutos slips the punch.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Stefanovic misses the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter by clinching up but Stefanovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Stefanovic counter with a right hand.
Stefanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stefanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nu Cuuuuutos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.
A jab from Stefanovic misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a big shot that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range of the body kick.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a series of strikes that have Stefanovic backpedaling.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks a low kick from Stefanovic.
Nu Cuuuuutos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefanovic. That did some damage!
Nu Cuuuuutos defending well as Stefanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Nu Cuuuuutos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefanovic.#T3#
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a low kick as Stefanovic jumps back.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stefanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Stefanovic.
A jab from Stefanovic does it's job there.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Nu Cuuuuutos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a jab. Stefanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Nu Cuuuuutos does it's job there.
Stefanovic jabs Nu Cuuuuutos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefanovic throws a lazy right hand but Nu Cuuuuutos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nu Cuuuuutos.#T4#
A low kick lands for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefanovic. That did some damage!
Stefanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Nu Cuuuuutos's head but Nu Cuuuuutos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanovic tries to bum rush Nu Cuuuuutos with a series of wild strikes but Nu Cuuuuutos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nu Cuuuuutos just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Nu Cuuuuutos both land. Nice combination.
Stefanovic swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Nu Cuuuuutos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nu Cuuuuutos. #BC2#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nu Cuuuuutos 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EK 12_ DARWIN'S DOOM
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic connects with a right hand. Atunes shakes it off.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
We've been informed that Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stefanovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Stefanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stefanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Stefanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stefanovic throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Stefanovic tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes misses with a looping left.#T2#
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand #CL#
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
As Stefanovic backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Stefanovic sees coming a mile off.
Stefanovic is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic. #T3##CL#
Atunes clinches.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards. #BC2#
Stefanovic manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Stefanovic throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick. #CL#
Atunes has closed the distance and engaged Stefanovic in a clinch.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Stefanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanovic or not.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefanovic's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atunes lunges at Stefanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefanovic's hand.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Stefanovic loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Atunes.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Stefanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #T1#
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stefanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Stefanovic working aggressively here.
Stefanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Atunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.#T2#
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Atunes tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Atunes keeps control of Stefanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic works on Atunes's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC2#
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefanovic digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Stefanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Stefanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stefanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefanovic looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stefanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stefanovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Stefanovic throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stefanovic misses with a leg kick.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Stefanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Stefanovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stefanovic.
Atunes tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Stefanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefanovic throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Stefanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefanovic. #T2#
Stefanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
And Stefanovic responds with a good body kick, but Atunes manages to step out the way in time.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Stefanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Stefanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.#T3#
Atunes throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atunes checks it well.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Stefanovic. #T4#
Stefanovic cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes is looking to counter the offense by Stefanovic and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
A clash of legs there as Stefanovic blocks the low kick.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Stefanovic moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic wants to land a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Stefanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefanovic circles away.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
A punch lands to the side of Atunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Stefanovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefanovic.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Stefanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
Stefanovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Atunes avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Atunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Stefanovic lands a high kick!
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Atunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stefanovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Atunes rushes Stefanovic and presses him up against the ropes.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes is working Stefanovic over against the ropes.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
A short uppercut from Stefanovic. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Atunes tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
Stefanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Stefanovic misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Atunes walks into a jab.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Stefanovic throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Stefanovic misses with the combination. #CL#
Atunes clinches up against the ropes.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Atunes.
Atunes stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Atunes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic working aggressively here. #T1#
Atunes avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands with a left to the head.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stefanovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes is leaning against Stefanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atunes's defenses.
Atunes digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leonardo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling the position.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Stefanovic tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Atunes 's eye.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Atunes.
Atunes tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Atunes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the ropes.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T4#
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: {EK} 8_UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleaver manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cleaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stefanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Stefanovic gets tackled into the ropes by Cleaver. Cleaver maintains the clinch.
Cleaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cleaver gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Stefanovic.
Cleaver blocks the body kick.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
Cleaver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stefanovic.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleaver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cleaver works Stefanovic's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Cleaver. Those never looked like landing.
Stefanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleaver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stefanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cleaver is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Cleaver scores with a one two! Stefanovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Cleaver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanovic drops his hands momentarily and Cleaver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleaver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cleaver duly obliges.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Stefanovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cleaver. That's going to slow Stefanovic down.
Cleaver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stefanovic.
Cleaver walks into a straight right hand from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Cleaver - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cleaver.#T2#
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleaver staying out of range there.
Cleaver moves forwards but Stefanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cleaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Cleaver digs a good body shot into Stefanovic's ribs.#CL2#
Cleaver rushes Stefanovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cleaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefanovic. #BC#
Stefanovic manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cleaver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cleaver.
Stefanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cleaver misses with a leg kick.
Cleaver scores with a nice strike.
Cleaver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stefanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Cleaver.
Stefanovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stefanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Cleaver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cleaver doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stefanovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Stefanovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cleaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic.
Cleaver swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Cleaver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Cleaver's head.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
Cleaver looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleaver pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cleaver's brow. #BC#
Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
Cleaver tries a head kick but it misses.
And Stefanovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Cleaver blocks it.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Cleaver moves out of range. #CL2#
Cleaver takes the fight into the clinch.
Stefanovic avoids the elbow strike from Cleaver, against the ropes.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Cleaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleaver obliges.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleaver.
Cleaver has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stefanovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cleaver can turn it around.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Cleaver.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
Cleaver takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleaver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stefanovic back to the ropes. Cleaver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Cleaver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleaver.
Still in the clinch, Cleaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cleaver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Cleaver is out of range.
Cleaver appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cleaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cleaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stefanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stefanovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Theodore Cleaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic lands a jab to Cleaver's midsection.
Stefanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cleaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alex Stefanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stefanovic. Cleaver shrugs it off though.
Jab from Stefanovic.#T1#
Cleaver misses with the combination.
Cleaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Cleaver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic pushes Cleaver back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic misses with some punches.
Stefanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleaver's elbow.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
Cleaver misses with a knee to the head.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land. #T2#
Cleaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefanovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Stefanovic.
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!
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Stefanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic scores with a kick to the body.
Cleaver throws a head kick that half lands.
Cleaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Cleaver's ribcage but misses.
Cleaver throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cleaver throws a right hand that Stefanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanovic also avoids with ease.
Stefanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stefanovic walks into a jab.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Cleaver.
Stefanovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stefanovic throws a one two combo.
Stefanovic looks to land a body kick but Cleaver moved away.#T3#
Cleaver throws a shot to the body.
Cleaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stefanovic cracks Cleaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleaver is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cleaver tests Stefanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefanovic digs a good body shot into Cleaver's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleaver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cleaver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cleaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stefanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver lands a jab to Stefanovic's midsection.
Stefanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanovic's sensitive parts. #T4#
Nice shot by Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to clinch up.
Cleaver misses with a looping right.
Stefanovic throwing a counter right hand but Cleaver manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but Cleaver moved out of range nicely.
Cleaver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cleaver throws a nice looking combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cleaver.
Stefanovic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stefanovic lands a front kick.
Cleaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Cleaver.
Cleaver defending well as Stefanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Cleaver tries to bum rush Stefanovic with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver swinging wildly here.
Cleaver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cleaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Stefanovic - just one landing.
Cleaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Cleaver moves out of range.
Stefanovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cleaver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Cleaver.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic looks to land a body kick but Cleaver moved away.
Cleaver throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Stefanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Cleaver seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic throws a looping overhand right but Cleaver ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
Cleaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Cleaver throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cleaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Cleaver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cleaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stefanovic counters with a left to the body.
Cleaver misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
Cleaver lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Cleaver pushes Stefanovic up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch.
Cleaver misses the shot to the body.
Cleaver throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Cleaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleaver scores with a three punch combo!
Cleaver is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Cleaver.
Cleaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Cleaver moves out of range of the body kick.
Cleaver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Cleaver.
A jab from Stefanovic finds it's way through Cleaver's defenses.
Cleaver moves out of range as Stefanovic throws a body kick.
Cleaver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stefanovic on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Stefanovic.
Cleaver is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
Cleaver tries a knee to the head but Stefanovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
Stefanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cleaver misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
Cleaver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cleaver keeps control of Stefanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Cleaver shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleaver! But no joy.
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Cleaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefanovic slips a straight right by Cleaver.
Stefanovic missing with a left hand there. Cleaver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Cleaver clinches.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Cleaver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cleaver misses with a knee to the head.
Stefanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver keeps control of Stefanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cleaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Theodore Cleaver just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Cleaver lands a really nice looking cross but Stefanovic seems unphased.
A lazy left from Stefanovic finds it's target.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Stefanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stefanovic digs a good hook to Cleaver's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefanovic.
Cleaver throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanovic is looking to counter punch.
Stefanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleaver. Cleaver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Cleaver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
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!
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cleaver.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanovic blocks with his arms.
Cleaver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T1#
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cleaver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Cleaver shrugs off.
Cleaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleaver with a knee to the head.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
Stefanovic gets through Cleaver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cleaver has him pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Stefanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic wants to break free but Cleaver has control.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleaver obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleaver misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stefanovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cleaver tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Cleaver back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver missing with knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cleaver throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleaver.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Cleaver misses with the head strike. #BC#
Stefanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleaver tries to bum rush Stefanovic with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Stefanovic scores with a push kick.
Cleaver darts in trying to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleaver throws a front kick aimed at Stefanovic's knee but Stefanovic avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Stefanovic misses the target.
Cleaver doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefanovic circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cleaver. That's going to slow Stefanovic down.
Cleaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleaver avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Stefanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stefanovic misses with a hook. Cleaver ducked under it nicely.
Cleaver feints a counter leg kick.
Cleaver misses with a two punch combination.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleaver.
A jab from Stefanovic does it's job there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleaver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stefanovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Cleaver there.
Stefanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Cleaver's side.
Nice defenses there by Cleaver.#CL2#
Cleaver rushes Stefanovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cleaver controls the action.
Cleaver pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
Cleaver misses with a few strikes there.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanovic stuns Cleaver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot that sends Cleaver's belly button to the back.
Cleaver misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleaver throws a head kick that misses
and Stefanovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cleaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Theodore Cleaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Stefanovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cleaver. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Cleaver pushes Stefanovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cleaver has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleaver's elbow.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the head.
Cleaver lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleaver drops his hands momentarily and Stefanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stefanovic slips a jab and a cross from Cleaver.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleaver misses with a jab to the body
and Stefanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleaver thinking.
Cleaver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Cleaver counters with a straight right hand.
Cleaver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleaver moves away.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Cleaver moved out of range.
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Cleaver misses.
It looked like Stefanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cleaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cleaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cleavers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cleaver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cleaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleaver manages to avoid it.
Cleaver throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but Cleaver moved out of range nicely.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stefanovic slips a jab from Cleaver.
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!
Stefanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cleaver is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleaver ducks right into an uppercut from Stefanovic.
Cleaver scores with a leg kick.
Cleaver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cleaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleaver.
Stefanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cleavers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cleaver throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Cleaver looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
As Cleaver looks to move away, Stefanovic throws a big counter combo but Cleaver just gets out of the way.
Stefanovic is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Stefanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cleaver doesn't seem phased though.
Cleaver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stefanovic misses with a looping left.#T3#
Cleaver misses with a body shot.
Jab by Cleaver.#CL2#
Cleaver pushes Stefanovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Cleaver in his tracks for a moment.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Stefanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Stefanovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Cleaver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Cleaver prevents Stefanovic from breaking the clinch.
Stefanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic throws a wild body kick that Cleaver sees coming a mile off.
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Stefanovic tries to land a front kick but Cleaver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cleaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stefanovic.
Cleaver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Cleaver moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Cleaver is rocked!
Stefanovic tests Cleaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleaver is still on wobbly legs! Can Stefanovic finish him?
Cleaver takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Cleaver.
I think Cleaver 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: ETERNAL COMBAT
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
George scores with a nice strike.
George throws a nice inside leg kick.
George checks a low kick from Stefanovic.
George feinted there with a counter leg kick.
George throws a front kick aimed at Stefanovic's knee but Stefanovic avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as George checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
George dips to his left and cracks Stefanovic with an uppercut!
George tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
Lambert George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
George sizes up Stefanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
George takes one on the chin but seems OK.
George moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Stefanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stefanovic jabs at George's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
George forces Stefanovic back against the ropes and clinches.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
Stefanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
George misses with an elbow strike.
George trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards George's brow.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
George lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Stefanovic lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
George blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
George is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
George lands a nice uppercut.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
George comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
George lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
George misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
George landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stefanovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by George.
Stefanovic working aggressively here. #T2#
Nice elbow from George.
George lands a shot to the body.
Stefanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George crunches a lovely knee into Stefanovic's ribcage.
Stefanovic looks winded!
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from George.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by George.
We've been informed that Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic working aggressively here.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as George throws knees to the body.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stefanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands with a left to the head.
George lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George misses with a looping left.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefanovic can do to turn this around?
George bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
George avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
George chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefanovic throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefanovic lands with a hook. George tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
A left lands for Stefanovic.
George tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Nice defenses there by George.
Stefanovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like George was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stefanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George lands a body shot.
Stefanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George backing away here, and Stefanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from George finds it's target.#T1#
Stefanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
George cracks Stefanovic with an open hand slap.
Stefanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from George with a body shot.
George misses with a low kick.
George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from George misses.
George tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefanovic is able to avoid easily.#CL#
George closes the distance and clinches.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
George lands an elbow just above Stefanovic 's eye.
George lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from George.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by George.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
George throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
George throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
George lands a damaging elbow.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
A short uppercut from George.
George missing with knees to the body.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
George lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by George.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from George.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanovic avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
George checks a low kick from Stefanovic.
George misses with an uppercut.
Lambert George is winning the standup battle so far.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut.
Stefanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on George. That did some damage!
George ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from George.
George ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
George paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
George fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stefanovic is out of range.
George is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as George blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic tried to score with a low kick but George checks it.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but George moved out of range nicely.
Stefanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanovic throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
Stefanovic throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick which misses George's front leg but catches the back leg as George tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
George darts in and clinches Stefanovic up against the ropes.#T1#
Stefanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
George's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but George blocks it.
Stefanovic pushes George back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.
A short right from George on the inside.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from George.
Stefanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
George pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
George scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by George.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
George working aggressively here. #T2#
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert George has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from George.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by George.
George lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from George.
Stefanovic lands a right hand.
George lands an elbow that stopped Stefanovic in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George crunches a lovely knee into Stefanovic's ribcage.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from George.
Stefanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alex Stefanovic just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL#
George moves into the clinch.
Stefanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
George blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George lands with a short punch from the clinch.
George throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic pushes George back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
George lands with a right to the head.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George misses with a body punch.
George lands an elbow just above Stefanovic 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from George.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for George.
George digs a right hand into Stefanovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefanovic's gas tank.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards. #T1#
George lands with a left to the head.
George blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from George.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George scores with a nice hook to the head.
George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the ropes.
George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by George.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanovics head.
Nice elbow from George. #CUT#It looks like Alex Stefanovic has been cut.
George throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but George blocks it.
A short right from George on the inside. #T2#
George lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
George prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
George lands an elbow inside that Stefanovic shrugs off. #ROC#Stefanovic is rocked!
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
George comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
George dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
George stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stefanovic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
George lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from George.
George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.
George misses with a knee strike.
Stefanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
George lands with a short head shot on the inside.
George tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George had his way with Alex Stefanovic in that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Stefanovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
A low kick lands for George.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for George.
George connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from George does it's job there.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
George misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stefanovic throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
Stefanovic tries to move into range but George moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stefanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
George feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stefanovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
George throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
George has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George lands an elbow inside that Stefanovic shrugs off.
George working aggressively here.
George takes a shot to the head.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
George landing knees to the body. #T1#
George blocking some punches.
George blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from George.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of George's head.
George misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from George.
Nice elbow from George.
George trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
George lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from George.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from George.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Lambert George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards George's brow.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
A short left from George.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
George misses with a body punch.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: E: 2 - LAMBERT VS VIP
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Stefanovic.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanovic moves away.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at Stefanovic's knee but Stefanovic avoids it well.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Stefanovic - just one landing.
Snow looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Snow misses with a leg kick.
Stefanovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Stefanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the body
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Snow slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Snow throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic lands a head shot.
Stefanovic misses with a hook.#T1#
Snow looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Snow walks into a straight right hand from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Stefanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Snow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Snow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Stefanovic.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanovic is just out of range.
Stefanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanovic works Snow's body with a nice hook.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Stefanovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Snow blocks a jab.
Stefanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stefanovic.
Snow tries to work over Stefanovic's front leg with a kick but Stefanovic checks it.
Stefanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Stefanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow misses with a two punch combination.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
Snow avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Snow is looking to wear down Stefanovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stefanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snow looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Snow throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic clobbers Snow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snow moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Snow tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Snow throws a push kick but Stefanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Stefanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snow misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
Stefanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jon Snow is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Snow pushes Stefanovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from Snow.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Snow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanovic's brow.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Snow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snow digs a right hand into Stefanovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefanovic's gas tank.
Stefanovic working aggressively here.
A short right from Stefanovic.
A short left from Snow.
Snow lands a damaging elbow.
Snow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic avoids the elbow strike from Snow, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snow.
Snow throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snow's brow.
Snow lands an elbow inside that Stefanovic shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Snow lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Snow on the inside. #T2#
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Snow is leaning against Stefanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Snow 's eye.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snow blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stefanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Stefanovic blocks a leg kick.
Snow sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.#CL#
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Stefanovic in a clinch.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Snow.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snow. #CUT#It looks like Alex Stefanovic has been cut.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Snow lands an elbow inside that Stefanovic shrugs off.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow blocks an elbow strike.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Snow scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Snow shrugs off.
Stefanovic is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Snow blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Snow in his tracks for a moment.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Snow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from Snow.
Snow takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Snow prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snow lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic lands a body punch.
A short right from Stefanovic on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Snow.
Stefanovic is working Snow over against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: Shut up and Fight 4
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves out of range. #CL2#
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovic throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stefanovic 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.
Morrison moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Stefanovic counters with a body kick that stops Morrison in his tracks momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morrison! #CL#
Morrison clinches up with Stefanovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison 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.
Morrison lands a body shot. #T1#
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morrison tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison.
Stefanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic misses with the head strike.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Morrison tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Stefanovic has closed the distance and engaged Morrison 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!
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Morrison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.
Stefanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefanovic throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stefanovic avoids it.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
A solid body kick from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Stefanovic.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison lands a high kick!
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Stefanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison cracks Stefanovic with a good jab.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrison.
Stefanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Stefanovic's head back.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison closes the distance but Stefanovic moves to the side
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Stefanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stefanovic connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefanovic.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison cracks Stefanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison motions for Stefanovic to come forward. Morrison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefanovic throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Morrison throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stefanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
Stefanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Stefanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
It appears Morrison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Stefanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Stefanovic seems unphased.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Crunch! Morrison slams his shin into Stefanovic's torso.
Sloppy strikes from Stefanovic. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stefanovic.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison scores with a kick to the body.
Stefanovic misses the jab.
Morrison wants to clinch.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic tries to work over Morrison's front leg with a kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.#T2#
Stefanovic throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick but Stefanovic moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison scores with a hook.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Morrison.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Stefanovic stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stefanovic moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
The fighters circling - Stefanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Stefanovic.
Well Stefanovic 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: Midweek Meltdown 3
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
LaCrosse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaCrosse misses with a body kick.
LaCrosse misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for LaCrosse, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Stefanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Stefanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as LaCrosse controls the action. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
LaCrosse has closed the distance and engaged Stefanovic in a clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaCrosse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stefanovic throws out a leg kick but LaCrosse moves out of range and Stefanovic only half commits.
LaCrosse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaCrosse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic slips a jab and a cross from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stefanovic.
LaCrosse moves out of range of the body kick.
LaCrosse appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Stefanovic throws a leg kick which misses LaCrosse's front leg but catches the back leg as LaCrosse tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefanovic misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow LaCrosse down.
Stefanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaCrosse went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
LaCrosse tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
LaCrosse throws a lazy body kick
and Stefanovic counters with a three punch combo that has LaCrosse backing up. LaCrosse nods at Stefanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up.
LaCrosse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LaCrosse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Stefanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body. LaCrosse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LaCrosse slips a straight right by Stefanovic.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Stefanovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaCrosse's defenses.
LaCrosse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've been informed that Stefanovic 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.#T2##BC#
LaCrosse breaks from the clinch.
LaCrosse moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Stefanovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stefanovic lands with a right hand.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaCrosse avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. LaCrosse should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Stefanovic clinches with his opponent.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Judge LaCrosse has been cut.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaCrosse's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaCrosse is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Stefanovic prevents LaCrosse from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judge LaCrosse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
LaCrosse looks to land a combination but Stefanovic avoids it well.
LaCrosse fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaCrosse.
Stefanovic stuns LaCrosse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stefanovic scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaCrosse wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
LaCrosse is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaCrosse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but LaCrosse blocks it. #BC#
LaCrosse manages to break the clinch.
LaCrosse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
LaCrosse looks to land a combination but Stefanovic avoids it well.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stefanovic's calf.
Stefanovic tries to bum rush LaCrosse with a series of wild strikes but LaCrosse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stefanovic thows a body kick. LaCrosse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
LaCrosse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stefanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaCrosse looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
LaCrosse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Stefanovic has been cut.
Stefanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LaCrosse keeps Stefanovic at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaCrosse manages to avoid it.
LaCrosse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
LaCrosse moves into the clinch.#T2#
LaCrosse working hard to break the clinch.
LaCrosse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stefanovic digs a right hand underneath LaCrosse's ribcage. LaCrosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
LaCrosse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
LaCrosse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefanovic throws a looping overhand right but LaCrosse ducks down to avoid it.
LaCrosse takes one to the side of the head.
LaCrosse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic thumps LaCrosse with a low kick.
Judge LaCrosse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaCrosse walks into a left hand.
LaCrosse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stefanovic eats them both and turns towards LaCrosse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
LaCrosse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LaCrosse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCrosse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Stefanovic has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
LaCrosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Stefanovic misses with a wild combination.
Stefanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaCrosse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
LaCrosse throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Stefanovic takes a swing at LaCrosse's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic. #T1#
LaCrosse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stefanovic counter with a right hand.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaCrosse slips under a jab.
LaCrosse appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stefanovic delivers a nice body kick.
LaCrosse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanovic lunges at LaCrosse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LaCrosse's hand.
Stefanovic cracks LaCrosse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic sizes up LaCrosse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LaCrosse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaCrosse throws a right hand that Stefanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanovic also avoids with ease.
LaCrosse misses with a kick to the body.
Stefanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Stefanovic checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LaCrosse if he has to take too many more of those.
LaCrosse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Stefanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
LaCrosse needs to keep his hands up - Stefanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanovic checks a low kick from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
LaCrosse is looking for a counter combo.
LaCrosse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefanovic cracks LaCrosse with an open hand slap.
LaCrosse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stefanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stefanovic tests LaCrosse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but LaCrosse avoids them all with ease.
LaCrosse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
LaCrosse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefanovic 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: Midweek Meltdown 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Stefanovic has managed to clinch.
Perkules lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Perkules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkules.
Stefanovic 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.
Perkules misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkules. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanovic! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perkules scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Stefanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Stefanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules misses with an uppercut.
Stefanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Perkules throws out a loose jab but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkules.
It seemed like Stefanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stefanovic scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Stefanovic throws a low kick, looking for Perkules's leg but Perkules calmly moves out of range.
Perkules looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkules scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stefanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Stefanovic missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkules uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Perkules throws a push kick but Stefanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Perkules moves away
and Perkules counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.
Stefanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Stefanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanovic looks to land a body kick but Perkules moved away.
Stefanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic blocks the body kick.
Stefanovic slips a straight right by Perkules.
It seemed like Stefanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules stuns Stefanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Perkules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkules throws a push kick but Stefanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Perkules.
Stefanovic feints a counter leg kick.
Perkules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Perkules swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Perkules swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkules pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Perkules is out of range.
Perkules throws a right hand that Stefanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanovic also avoids with ease.
Perkules slips a jab and a cross from Stefanovic.
Good exchange - Perkules coming out on top.
A left lands for Perkules.
Stefanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Perkules throws a body kick.
Stefanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkules looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A leg kick checked by Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perkules scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefanovic should have avoided that one.
Perkules looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Jab by Stefanovic.
Perkules throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkules misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Perkules lands but Stefanovic takes it in his stride.
Stefanovic lunges at Perkules with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perkules's hand.
Perkules misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkules tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Perkules.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perkules under the eye.
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!
Donk. Stefanovic catches Perkules right on the button with a cross.
Perkules thows a leg kick but Stefanovic checks it
and Stefanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkules lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkules blocks a leg kick.
Stefanovic stuns Perkules with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Stefanovic tries to bum rush Perkules with a series of wild strikes but Perkules uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stefanovic scores with a hook.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
Perkules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Perkules sizes up Stefanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkules misses with a looping right.
Stefanovic is looking for the big counter here.
Perkules on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkules misses with a low kick.
Perkules connects with the punch.
Stefanovic jabs at Perkules's body.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkules takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules throws a leg kick but Stefanovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perkules under the eye.
Stefanovic throws out a leg kick but Perkules moves out of range and Stefanovic only half commits.
Perkules looks for the body kick but Stefanovic saw that one coming. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Perkules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkules just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Perkules off balance momentarily.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Perkules lands a leg kick that knocks Stefanovic off balance momentarily.
Perkules moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkules scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Stefanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkules scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perkules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkules with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefanovic.
A bone on bone clash there as Perkules blocks the leg kick.
Perkules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Perkules connects with a leg kick. Stefanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stefanovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stefanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkules. That did some damage!
Stefanovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkules throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away.
Perkules slips under a jab.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Perkules saw that one coming.
Perkules thumps Stefanovic with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Perkules takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic walks into a jab.#ROC#
Stefanovic is rocked!
Perkules connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkules finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Perkules finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkules.
Stefanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Perkules misses with a few strikes there.
Perkules is looking to land body kicks.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses.
Perkules blocks the body kick.
Perkules misses with a straight left.
Stefanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkules throws a good cross that connects.
Stefanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stefanovic is looking to chop away at Perkules's legs.
Perkules appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkules is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic misses with a hook.
Perkules takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perkules tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefanovic is able to avoid easily.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkules throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkules lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but Perkules avoids it.
A shot to the body from Stefanovic misses
enabling Perkules to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Perkules sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkules misses with an uppercut
and Stefanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanovic's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perkules 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 Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

Event: Midweek Meltdown 1
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Velderman cracks Stefanovic with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stefanovic moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velderman.
Stefanovic scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Velderman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.
Velderman throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Da Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Stefanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Velderman lands a slapping body shot.
Velderman misses with an uppercut.
Stefanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Velderman down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman blocks the body kick.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velderman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Velderman lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefanovic off the ropes and back into range.
Velderman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.
Velderman moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Velderman moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
We've been informed that Velderman 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.
Velderman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velderman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Velderman moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velderman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stefanovic under the eye.
Velderman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velderman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velderman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Stefanovic.
Velderman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stefanovic throws a combination. Velderman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Velderman scores with a leg kick.
Velderman with a hook.
Stefanovic scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velderman misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Stefanovic has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Velderman tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velderman's brow.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stefanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Velderman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
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 Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Velderman staying out of range there.
Velderman tests Stefanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velderman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Velderman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanovic.
Velderman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Velderman avoided it.
Velderman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stefanovic checks a leg kick.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but Velderman moved out of range nicely.
Velderman avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Velderman looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Stefanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Velderman circles away.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Velderman checks a leg kick nicely.
Stefanovic scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman scoring well with a low kick there.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velderman.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Velderman's head but Velderman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velderman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ron Velderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Stefanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velderman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a nice body kick.
Velderman slips under a jab.
Velderman flicks out a counter leg kick but Stefanovic steps away.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
Velderman throws a shot from downtown. Stefanovic moves away and avoids it.
Velderman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velderman misses with a body shot
and Stefanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick there by Velderman.
Velderman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velderman throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velderman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velderman cracks the inside of Stefanovic's front leg.
Stefanovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefanovic duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velderman.
Stefanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velderman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stefanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velderman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velderman loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
Velderman misses with a low kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Velderman.
Stefanovic tries to land a front kick but Velderman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velderman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velderman moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Velderman lands a front kick.
Velderman looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanovic is just out of range.
Jab by Velderman.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stefanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman lands a high kick!
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velderman.
Velderman dodges the punch combination from Stefanovic.
Velderman lunges at Stefanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefanovic's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stefanovic misses the jab.
Velderman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stefanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velderman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron Velderman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Velderman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefanovic scores with a nice head shot.
Velderman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ron Velderman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Velderman strikes.
Stefanovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velderman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefanovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Velderman throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefanovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velderman is able to avoid easily.
Stefanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Stefanovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velderman.
Velderman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stefanovic blocks a head kick by Velderman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman lands with a cross.
Stefanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velderman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanovic.
Good standup being displayed there by Velderman as he connects with a hook.
Stefanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velderman misses with a leg kick.
Velderman throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Velderman throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Velderman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stefanovic lands the left hand.
Velderman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stefanovic is looking to chop away at Velderman's legs.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velderman moves out of range of the body kick.
Stefanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Velderman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velderman misses with a two punch combination.
Stefanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Velderman avoided it.
Stefanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velderman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velderman lands a jab to the nose.
Velderman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stefanovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velderman.
Stefanovic is looking to land body kicks.
Velderman scoring well with a low kick there.
Stefanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velderman. Velderman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Stefanovic throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Velderman.#CL#
Stefanovic pushes Velderman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Velderman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Velderman lands a body punch.
Velderman lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefanovic pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Velderman misses with the head strike.

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 Alex Stefanovic.
I think Stefanovic 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: Grand Prix Semi FINAL
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Stefanovic throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. McDonnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonnell moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Stefanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic with a jab.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
McDonnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefanovic moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stefanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Stefanovic throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
Stefanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Stefanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell blocks a leg kick.
McDonnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stefanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
A left and a right from Stefanovic both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Stefanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Stefanovic moves into the clinch.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell 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 Stefanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stefanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
McDonnell throws a solid leg kick but Stefanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonnell.#CL#
McDonnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from McDonnell.
Stefanovic dodges an elbow strike from McDonnell.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonnell takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
McDonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanovics head.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell is working Stefanovic over against the ropes.
McDonnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Stefanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefanovic throws a shot to the body.
McDonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Stefanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stefanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Stefanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stefanovic.
Stefanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Stefanovic backs away, McDonnell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stefanovic stalks McDonnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonnell's face. McDonnell staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Stefanovic moves out of range.
McDonnell is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stefanovic blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Stefanovic semi-blocks.
A leg kick checked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanovic walks into a jab.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
Stefanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McDonnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC2#
Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
McDonnell gets tackled into the ropes by Stefanovic. Stefanovic maintains the clinch.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonnell.
Stefanovic is trying to force a seperation but McDonnell has the dominant position.#BC2#
Stefanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefanovic throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Stefanovic throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonnell if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
Stefanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
McDonnell is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
McDonnell thumps Stefanovic with a low kick.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Stefanovic throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
A combination from Stefanovic does no damage.
McDonnell pushes Stefanovic away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefanovic.
McDonnell backing away here, and Stefanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell defending well as Stefanovic loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell throws a combination. Stefanovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.#T1#
A solid body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Stefanovic moved away.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell checks a leg kick.
McDonnell moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Stefanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Stefanovic seems unphased.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stefanovic swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell is looking to counter punch.
Stefanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Stefanovic was not able to check.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stefanovic is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. McDonnell catches Stefanovic right on the button with a cross.
Stefanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Stefanovic blocks the low kick.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stefanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Stefanovic is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
McDonnell connects with a high kick.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Stefanovic saw that one coming.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Stefanovic's head back.
Stefanovic scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stefanovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
Stefanovic misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Stefanovic stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stefanovic misses with a hook.
Stefanovic takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell tries to work over Stefanovic's front leg with a kick but Stefanovic checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.#T2#
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonnell blocks a leg kick.
Stefanovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stefanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Stefanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanovic, right into the meat.
McDonnell throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Stefanovic is rocked!
Stefanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
Stefanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefanovic thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell thumps Stefanovic with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonnell momentarily.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Stefanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Stefanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanovic throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
McDonnell is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonnell takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
A slow jab from Stefanovic misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stefanovic!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like McDonnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
McDonnell slips under a jab.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
Stefanovic darts in trying to clinch
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonnell misses the jab.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
McDonnell feints and then cracks Stefanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefanovic down.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell misses the jab.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Stefanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Stefanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stefanovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Stefanovic cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Stefanovic.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stefanovic counter with a right hand.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Stefanovic checks it
and Stefanovic counters with a series of strikes. McDonnell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanovic loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
Stefanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

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 Cory McDonnell.
I think Stefanovic 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Grand Prix ROUND 2 NY
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Caria down.
Caria with a hook.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Caria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caria wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Stefanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caria on the side of the head.#CL#
Caria rushes Stefanovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stefanovic lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Caria takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Caria looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Caria lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic gets through Caria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefanovic.
Still in the clinch, Caria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Caria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stefanovic slips a jab from Caria.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but Caria moves out of range.
Caria appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caria throws out a leg kick but Stefanovic moves out of range and Caria only half commits.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Caria checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caria was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Caria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a right hand.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Caria.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Caria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Caria.
Caria tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Caria back against the ropes.
Stefanovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Caria moves into the clinch successfully.
Caria works on Stefanovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Caria cracks Stefanovic with a nice body shot.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Caria.
Caria gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Caria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Stefanovic. That snapped Caria's head back.
Caria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria checks a leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
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 Melankomas Caria will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Caria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefanovic is able to avoid easily.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caria.
That kick from Caria tenderised Stefanovic's leg. Stefanovic is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Caria drives through and clinches with Stefanovic against the ropes.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Caria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melankomas Caria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Caria.
Caria avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Caria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Caria controls his hands.
Caria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caria throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Caria lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards. #T1#
Caria lands a body shot.
Caria takes a shot to the head.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Caria breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Caria is having none of it.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanovic moves away.#CL#
Caria clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Stefanovic.
Caria can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caria blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Caria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefanovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caria fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stefanovic just manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic tries to work over Caria's front leg with a kick but Caria checks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stefanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Caria.
Stefanovic connects with the punch.#T2#
Caria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Caria throws a series of punches but Stefanovic moves out of range. #CL#
Caria rushes Stefanovic and presses him up against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Caria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Caria lands a body punch.
Caria lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Caria tries a knee to the head but Stefanovic blocks it.
Caria dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Caria 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria working aggressively here.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Caria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caria keeps Stefanovic at a distance using the push kick.
Caria checks a leg kick.
Stefanovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stefanovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caria moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Caria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stefanovic has time to react.
Stefanovic misses with a looping left.
Caria feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Caria throws a front kick that sends Stefanovic stumbling back into the ropes.
Caria is looking to clinch.
Caria throws a low kick but Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Stefanovic looks to land a combination but Caria avoids it well. #CL#
Caria clinches.
Stefanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caria blocking some punches.
Caria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Caria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Stefanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caria.
Stefanovic catches Caria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Caria connects with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caria!
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Caria misses.
Caria doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefanovic circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caria throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Caria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stefanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Caria motions for Stefanovic to come forward. Caria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melankomas Caria is winning the standup battle so far.
Caria scores with a jab. Stefanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caria tries to move into range but Stefanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Caria drives through and clinches with Stefanovic against the ropes.
Caria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Caria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caria's defenses. #T2#
A body shot lands from Caria.
Caria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
A right hand to the body from Stefanovic.
Caria lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Caria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Caria has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stefanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefanovic, as that shot connected.
Caria lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanovic's head.#CL#
Caria has Stefanovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Caria.
Caria misses with a body punch.
Caria prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Caria with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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 Melankomas Caria.
Well Caria 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: AKT 15
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1#
Stefanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caria throws a leg kick but Stefanovic checks it.
Caria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caria sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Caria avoids it this time.
Caria throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Caria moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Stefanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefanovic duly obliges.
Stefanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Caria misses.
Stefanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stefanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Stefanovic misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caria throws a low kick but Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Caria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Caria misses with a body shot.
Caria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caria misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but Caria moves out of range.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Stefanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caria.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caria.
Caria throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caria throws out the jab.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caria.
We've been informed that Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Caria avoids it easily.
Caria scores with a hook to the body. Stefanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.
Stefanovic thows a leg kick but Caria checks it
and Caria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Caria finds it's way through Stefanovic's defenses.
Caria misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
Caria lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Stefanovic.
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!
Caria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefanovic.
Caria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caria to score with a decent uppercut.
Stefanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Caria.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Caria blocks a leg kick.
Caria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Stefanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caria, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Caria throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Caria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caria throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefanovic.
Caria misses with a low kick.
Caria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stefanovic.
Caria moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
A slow jab from Stefanovic misses its intended target.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caria manages to avoid it.
Caria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caria throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Melankomas Caria will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stefanovic connects with a body shot that sends Caria's belly button to the back.
Caria throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Caria looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stefanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Caria throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Caria misses the target.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caria scores with a hook.
Caria looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stefanovic misses with a leg kick.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Caria throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Caria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefanovic.
Caria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caria misses with a straight right.
Stefanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Caria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Caria throws a leg kick that misses.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Stefanovic walks into a jab.
Caria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Caria misses with a wild combination.
Caria moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caria.
Good leg kick by Caria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stefanovic defending well as Caria loads up on a big left hand.
Caria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stefanovic's head backwards.
Caria throws a leg kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Stefanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Caria shakes him off and moves away.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caria throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanovic's shoulder, as Stefanovic tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body. Caria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stefanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Caria misses.
A punch combination from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic scores with a leg kick.
Stefanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Caria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic thumps Caria with a low kick.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Caria moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stefanovic.
Caria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stefanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria misses with an uppercut. Stefanovic saw that one coming.
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caria cracks Stefanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Caria.
Stefanovic looks to land a left hand but Caria moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Caria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Caria jabs Stefanovic right on the nose. Stefanovic blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caria stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Caria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Caria lands with a right to the head.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carias head.
Caria has Stefanovic pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land. #T1#
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caria misses with a body punch.
Caria blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Caria tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Caria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Caria blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Caria manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic 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.
Caria scores with a kick to the body.
Caria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanovic's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.#T2#
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Caria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Stefanovic coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caria looks to land a body kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Caria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Caria misses the target.
A big right from Caria misses.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caria throws out the jab.
Caria misses the jab.
Caria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caria misses with a right hand
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Caria is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caria. #CL2#
Stefanovic drives through and clinches with Caria against the ropes.
Caria blocking some punches.
Stefanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Caria blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Caria.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefanovic 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: Ricks Rumble Seven
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Stefanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Stefanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Lee.
Stefanovic tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stefanovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Stefanovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.#T1#
Stefanovic needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanovic drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stefanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Lee.#CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Lee. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanovic moves away.
Stefanovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stefanovic wants to clinch.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stefanovic misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses the jab.
A slow jab from Stefanovic misses its intended target.
Donk. Lee catches Stefanovic right on the button with a cross.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the ropes. Stefanovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Stefanovic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stefanovic defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Lee misses.
Stefanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stefanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.#T3#
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Lee walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stefanovic throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stefanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanovic is just out of range.
Stefanovic throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic walks into a jab.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Stefanovic lands with a cross.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee misses with a hook.
Stefanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stefanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stefanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
A big left from Lee misses.
Stefanovic misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wutang Lee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Stefanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Stefanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wutang Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanovic misses with a looping right.#T1#
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Lee stalks Stefanovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stefanovic's face. Stefanovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Stefanovic is out of range.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
As Lee looks to move away, Stefanovic throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Stefanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Stefanovic connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Stefanovic misses.
Lee throws a series of punches but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Lee with a hook.#T2#
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee lands with a hook. Stefanovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stefanovic defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee misses with a hook.
Stefanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Stefanovic moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee is looking to control Stefanovic's arms but Stefanovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the ropes.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic working aggressively here.
Lee working aggressively here.
A short right from Stefanovic. #T3#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee cracks Stefanovic with a nice body shot.
Lee tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee scores with a jab. Stefanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stefanovic throws a combination that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Stefanovic. #CL#
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with some punches.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Stefanovic.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is trying to break free.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Lee working aggressively here.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
A body shot lands from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wutang Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee jabs Stefanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefanovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefanovic.
Lee 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stefanovic. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stefanovic backs up against the ropes.
Lee with a nice cross.
Stefanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Stefanovic backpedaling.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Lee tests Stefanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Stefanovic defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Stefanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Lee works over Stefanovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a combination. Stefanovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Lee misses.
The fighters circling - Stefanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stefanovic tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stefanovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stefanovic throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Stefanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Stefanovic cracks Lee with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Lee is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Lee is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Lee could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: RH101
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Stefanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cleaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cleaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stefanovic at a distance. #CL2#
Cleaver has Stefanovic up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Cleaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stefanovic has Cleaver up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanovic.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleaver obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses.
Cleaver blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleaver lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Cleaver leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Cleaver.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cleaver blocks an elbow strike.
Cleaver cracks Stefanovic with a nice body shot.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleaver blocks the elbow strike.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cleaver.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cleaver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleaver or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Cleaver tries to tie him up. #T2#
Stefanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Stefanovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleavers head.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanovic avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleavers head.
Stefanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
Stefanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cleaver clinches with his opponent.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cleaver tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Cleaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Cleaver has Stefanovic pushed against the ropes.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cleaver lands a left hand.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Cleaver.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cleaver's brow.
Cleaver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic. #T1#
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic cracks Cleaver with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleaver pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
Cleaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleaver misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic misses with some punches.
Stefanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cleaver.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Cleaver throws knees to the body.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Theodore Cleaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cleaver is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic scores with a jab.
Cleaver tries to clinch up.
Cleaver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cleaver moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Cleaver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cleaver tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Cleaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Stefanovic has been cut.
Stefanovic wants to clinch but Cleaver slips to the side
and Cleaver counters with a left and a right that stings Stefanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic cracks Cleaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stefanovic misses with a hook.#CL2#
Cleaver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleaver leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefanovic.
Cleaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cleaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cleaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleaver backwards.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Cleaver avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the ropes.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Stefanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleavers head.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic prevents Cleaver from breaking the clinch.
Cleaver digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Cleaver scores with a shot to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Cleaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefanovic is trying to stall.
Stefanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleaver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Cleaver is looking to control Stefanovic's arms but Stefanovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cleaver has his back to the ropes.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleaver blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanovic fails to land.
Cleaver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stefanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Cleaver.
I think Cleaver 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RH89
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stefanovic.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Kruglov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kruglov.
Our sources have told us that Stefanovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov is trying to stall. #T2#
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Kruglov 's eye.
Kruglov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Kruglov pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruglov moves forwards but Stefanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruglov misses the jab.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Kruglov pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov trying to stall but Stefanovic improves his position.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Stefanovic.
Kruglov looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stefanovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefanovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic lands an uppercut.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov misses with some punches. #T2#
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
A short right from Stefanovic on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Kruglov.
I think Stefanovic 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Vendarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stefanovic is looking to slow Vendarra down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Stefanovic thuds his right hand into Vendarra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand
and Vendarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefanovic scores with the left hand. Vendarra knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Stefanovic.#T1#
Vendarra connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Stefanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stefanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Vendarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vendarra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stefanovic.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stefanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. Stefanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vendarra throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendarra. #T2#
Stefanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vendarra's hands.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefanovic thinking.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra is having none of it.
Stefanovic tries to land a leg kick but Vendarra saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra moves out of range.
Vendarra avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Vendarra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vendarra cracks a nice hook into Stefanovic's ribs.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vendarra. Beautiful body shot.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vendarra! But no joy.#T4#
Vendarra scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Stefanovic clinches with his opponent.
Stefanovic has Vendarra pressed against the cage, preventing Vendarra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vendarra tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Stefanovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vendarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Vendarra is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vendarra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Stefanovic is predictable there
and Vendarra counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vendarra. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic wants to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
Vendarra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefanovic doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A big right from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Vendarra misses its intended target.
Vendarra lands with a right hand.
Vendarra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##CL#
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic'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.
A frustrated look appears on Vendarra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Vendarra can't break the clinch.
A short left from Stefanovic.
Vendarra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
As Vendarra tries to get set, Stefanovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Vendarra manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vendarra.
A nice side step and Vendarra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vendarra connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Stefanovic looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab. #T4#
Vendarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefanovic. Stefanovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Vendarra slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Stefanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vendarra, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Vendarra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Stefanovic as he checks the leg kick.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.
Vendarra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vendarra.
Vendarra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Vendarra is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.#T1#
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Vendarra and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Stefanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendarra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with the body kick
and Vendarra counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanovic throws a lazy right hand but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vendarra flicks out a counter leg kick but Stefanovic steps away.
Vendarra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vendarra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendarra.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendarra.
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Vendarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendarra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's 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!#KD2#
Vendarra sends Stefanovic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vendarra is motioning to the referee to let Stefanovic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Stefanovic is rocked!#T3#
Stefanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Vendarra.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vendarra steps in with a hook that catches Stefanovic right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vendarra follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stefanovic looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIX
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Wowie blocks the leg kick.
Stefanovic misses the body punch
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wowie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
Wowie digs a good body shot into Stefanovic's ribs.
Wowie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Wowie saw that one coming.
Wowie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the body
and Wowie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic slips a straight right by Wowie.
Wowie shoots in and drives through. Stefanovic sprawls well.
Stefanovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wowie tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Wowie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Wowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Stefanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Wowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Wowie 's eye.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Wowie shrugs off.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Wowie tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Wowie avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic tries to pull guard but Wowie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #T2#
Wowie blocks an elbow strike.
Wowie wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
Wowie is trying to break free.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wowie can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic throws a low kick but Wowie avoids it.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Stefanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Wowie avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic. #CUT2#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Wowie blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic tries to pull guard but Wowie holds him up against the cage and eventually Stefanovic drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic leaves Wowie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stefanovic dips to his left and cracks Wowie with an uppercut!
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Wowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanovic.
Wowie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stefanovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wowie rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch successfully.
Wowie is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Wowie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Stefanovic successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic keeping full guard, as Wowie tries to pass.
Wowie is working hard here to advance position.
Wowie is pushing down on Stefanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stefanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Wowie has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wowie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wowie counters with a left and a right that stings Stefanovic.
Wowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic. #CL2#
Stefanovic instigates a clinch.
Stefanovic is trying to pull guard but Wowie has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wowie to keep the fight standing.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Stefanovic. #T1##BC#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wowie ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Wowie checks a low kick from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic punishes Wowie's body with a nice straight punch.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Wowie.
Stefanovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Stefanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wowie is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Stefanovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stefanovic misses with a straight left.
Wowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Wowie.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Stefanovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Stefanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alex Stefanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wowie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Stefanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Wowie in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Wowie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wowie avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic is trying to pull guard but Wowie has him pressed against the cage.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Stefanovic.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Stefanovic. #T3#
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Wowie blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
Wowie has managed to clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie blocks the elbow strike.
Wowie blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wowie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wowie's sensitive parts.
Stefanovic lands a jab to Wowie's midsection.
Wowie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Wowie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Wowie is predictable there #CL2#
and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wowie swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is looking to chop away at Wowie's legs.
It looked like Wowie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wowie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stefanovic throws a low kick but Wowie avoids it.
Stefanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic clobbers Wowie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Wowie closes the distance and pushes Stefanovic back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wowie's defenses.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wowie's brow.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
Stefanovic scores with the left hand. Wowie knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wowie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stefanovic!
Stefanovic throws the kick towards the body but Wowie avoids it.#T2#
Wowie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stefanovic can pounce on him.
Stefanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stefanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wowie's calf.
Wowie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefanovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stefanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wowie. Wowie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Wowie sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Wowie avoids it this time.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Wowie is having none of it.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Wowie avoids the punch easily.
Wowie is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Wowie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wowie's defenses.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic. #T4#
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wowie is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Wowie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Wowie blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wowie avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic keeps control of Wowie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wowie's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefanovic 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: OFC 398: Genesis
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stefanovic defends it nicely.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stefanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
We've been informed that Carter 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.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Stefanovic pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like John Carter has been cut.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Alex Stefanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Carter.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up John Carter's cut even more.#T1##TD2#
Carter pulls guard effortlessly.
Stefanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stefanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanovic wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter is trying to control the position but Stefanovic postures up.
Stefanovic content to stall in guard here.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Stefanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Carter is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stefanovic has his hands clasped together but Carter extends and breaks Stefanovic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Carter.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Carter!
A relieved looking John Carter 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: DUEL 202.5
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Stefanovic swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Handy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Handy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefanovic.
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Handy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Handy down.
Stefanovic misses with a hook #CL#
and Handy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Handy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Handy working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Handy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Handy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Good body shot from Handy.
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.#T1#
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Handy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Handy avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Handy misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Handy avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
A short left from Handy.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Handy controls his hands.
Handy blocks the elbow strike.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Handy keeps it at a distance.
Handy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic feints and then cracks Handy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handy down.
Handy throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range. #CL2#
Stefanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the cage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Handy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy lands a right hand. #T3#
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic tries to work over Handy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Handy wants to stall.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Handy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handy avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Handy misses with a body punch.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Handy tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handy's efforts to push away.
Handy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stefanovic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handy's brow.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Handy is pushing Stefanovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Handy takes an elbow to the temple.
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 Biggie Righty Handy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Handy.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Handy there.
Stefanovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Stefanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stefanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Stefanovic and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
Stefanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Handy can pounce on him.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Biggie Righty Handy is winning the standup battle so far.
Handy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Handy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stefanovic. Stefanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Stefanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Handy gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Handy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Handy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handy blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Handy.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Handy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Handy scores with the left hand. Stefanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Handy misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Stefanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Handy throws out a powerful jab.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
Handy missing with a left hand there. Stefanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Stefanovic walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Stefanovic is rocked!
Handy misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Handy cracks Stefanovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Handy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stefanovic to stand back up!
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Handy finish him?
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy pounces like a tiger and cracks Stefanovic with a vicious hook! Stefanovic is down but not out! Handy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Biggie Righty Handy!

Event: DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Tudekiks throws a right hand that Stefanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanovic also avoids with ease.
Tudekiks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tudekiks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tudekiks tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch but Tudekiks is avoiding it.
Stefanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tudekiks.
Stefanovic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch combination from Stefanovic misses.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Tudekiks is having none of it.
Tudekiks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stefanovic on the side of the head.#CL2#
Tudekiks rushes Stefanovic 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.
Tudekiks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tudekiks dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tudekiks 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Tudekiks has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike.
Tudekiks can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Tudekiks is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Stefanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Tudekiks misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tudekiks lands a body shot.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Stefanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Tudekiks misses the target.
Stefanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tudekiks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tudekiks throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
As Stefanovic backs off Tudekiks throws a huge counter combo but Stefanovic manages to avoid it all.
Tudekiks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stefanovic misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tudekiks throws a one two combo.
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!
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tudekiks is out of range and Stefanovic settles back down.
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tudekiks. #CL2#
Stefanovic gets tackled into the cage by Tudekiks. Tudekiks maintains the clinch.
Tudekiks looking to stall.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tudekiks lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tudekiks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tudekiks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic avoids the elbow strike from Tudekiks, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands a left hand. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Suleijma Tudekiks's cut even more.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Tudekiks prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tudekiks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tudekiks.
A short right from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tudekiks has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tudekiks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tudekiks takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Suleijma Tudekiks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stefanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tudekiks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Stefanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tudekiks on the inside.
Tudekiks blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tudekiks can't break the clinch.
Stefanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage. #BC2#
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tudekiks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Stefanovic has managed to clinch.
Tudekiks avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tudekiks trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanovic jumps guard but Tudekiks stands there with Stefanovic around his waist. Stefanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stefanovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Tudekiks lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tudekiks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudekiks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stefanovic.
Tudekiks misses with a wild body shot.
Tudekiks scores with a one two! Stefanovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tudekiks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tudekiks misses with an uppercut.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the body
and Stefanovic counters with a series of strikes. Tudekiks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tudekiks.
Stefanovic needs to keep his hands up - Tudekiks had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Tudekiks gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tudekiks dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Tudekiks avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tudekiks looking to slow down the pace here.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tudekiks 's eye. #CUT#
Suleijma Tudekiks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: DUEL#186 Vee Vs Laiho
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Stefanovic.
Vettori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vettori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vettori.
Vettori walks into a jab.
Vettori misses the jab.
Vettori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vettori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stefanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Vettori scores with a hook to the body. Stefanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vettori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vettori scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefanovic should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Vettori.
Vettori blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vettori.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from Vettori.
Vettori lands a left hand.
Vettori lands with a light punch inside.
Vettori definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic cracks Vettori with a nice body shot.
Vettori dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #T1##TD#
Vettori successfully pulls guard.
Stefanovic 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.
Vettori wants to sweep here but Stefanovic controlling him for the moment.
Stefanovic wants to pass the guard but Vettori is keeping the position.
Vettori has his hands on Stefanovic's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Vettori has his foot on Stefanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stefanovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Stefanovic trying to control but Vettori is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vettori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Stefanovic is sitting in close to Vettori's body. Vettori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stefanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stefanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vettori.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marvin Vettori!
A less than humble Marvin Vettori misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IFC 64 Thomas vs Lopez
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Stefanovic throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stefanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Stefanovic shakes it off.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A good leg kick by Stefanovic.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic scores with a leg kick.
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz slips under a jab.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.#T1#
Stefanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
A cross from Stefanovic lands.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanovic.#CL#
Stefanovic instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanovic.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a hook.#T2#
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a looping left.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Stefanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Stefanovic wants to clinch.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stefanovic is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs. #T3#
Stefanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Stefanovic throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Stefanovic misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Stefanovic tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Stefanovic. Stefanovic maintains the clinch.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Diaz tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stefanovic's hands.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a right hand #CL#
and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz pushes Stefanovic back against the cage and lands a 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!
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stefanovic lands with a left to the head.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Niko Diaz's cut even more.
Stefanovic letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz looks to land a combination. Stefanovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Diaz 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.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz swinging wildly here. #T1#
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Diaz lands a jab to Stefanovic's midsection.
Stefanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Stefanovic lands a jab.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Stefanovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stefanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Diaz. #T2#
Diaz throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic thumps Diaz with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanovic tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Stefanovic is out of range. #T3#
Diaz cracks Stefanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Stefanovic. #CL#
Stefanovic moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stefanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.#T4##CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick
and Stefanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niko Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz throws a jab when Stefanovic was well out of range.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefanovic to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Stefanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
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 Alex Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
That's time! Stefanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Stefanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stefanovic scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanovic moves away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Stefanovic.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Stefanovic. Stefanovic maintains the clinch.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Niko Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic throws a shot to the body.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stefanovic scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
A head kick by Stefanovic misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefanovic moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz tries to bum rush Stefanovic with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Stefanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Diaz moves forwards but Stefanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Stefanovic dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
As Diaz tries to get set, Stefanovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stefanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
Diaz cracks Stefanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stefanovic throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Diaz.#T4#
Stefanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Stefanovic has the dominant position.
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off. #CUT#
Niko Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: IFC 61 Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Stefanovic works the jab nicely.
Stefanovic tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stefanovic.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. Stefanovic moves away and avoids it.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stefanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic cracks Askren with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yen Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stefanovic thumps Askren with a low kick.
Stefanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Stefanovic lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Askren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Askren has Stefanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stefanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Askren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Yen Askren has been cut.#BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Askren misses with a combination #CL2#
and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stefanovic is leaning against Askren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
Askren is breathing heavily.#T3#
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stefanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic cracks Askren with a good jab.
Askren throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Askren swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Askren.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanovic, right into the meat.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Stefanovic.
Askren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stefanovic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stefanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Stefanovic as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Stefanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Stefanovic closes the distance and pushes Askren back into the cage.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Askren working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yen Askren's cut.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Askren scores with a takedown into Stefanovic's guard.#ES2#
Stefanovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Askren off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Askren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Stefanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askren's calf.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stefanovic tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stefanovic to the ground. Stefanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Stefanovic leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Jab from Stefanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
Askren is looking to counter punch.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yen Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
Askren takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Askren.
Stefanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Stefanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stefanovic tries to clinch there but Askren circles away.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Askren.
Askren misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Askren with a jab.
Askren tries for a takedown but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stefanovic clinches up against the cage.
Stefanovic gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefanovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
A short left from Stefanovic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askren's brow.
Stefanovic prevents Askren from breaking the clinch.
Askren is trying to drag Stefanovic to the mat but Stefanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanovic lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic pushes Askren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Askren 's eye.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Askren shrugs off. #CUT2#
Yen Askren's cut is getting worse.
Stefanovic prevents Askren from breaking the clinch.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Stefanovic gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Askren is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a big right hand! Askren is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Stefanovic!
The defeated Yen Askren had this to say: 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.

Event: IFC 56 Jones vs Heavyweight
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley throws a jab when Stefanovic was well out of range.#CL2#
Stefanovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Marley in his tracks for a moment.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Marley blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanovic's brow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marley's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Buffalo Marley has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Marley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic 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!
Marley blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Marley throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley blocks the elbow strike.
Marley lands a right hand.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Stefanovic works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Marley avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Marley misses with some punches.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Stefanovic. #T4#
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marley's brow.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley blocks an elbow strike.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
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 Buffalo Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buffalo Marley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanovic is just out of range.
Marley tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Stefanovic cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Marley pushes him away.#CL2#
Stefanovic clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. #T1#
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buffalo Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Marley.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Stefanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the cage.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Stefanovic cracks Marley with a nice body shot.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marley throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Marley.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Marley in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marley's brow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Marley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Marley working aggressively here.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Marley.
Stefanovic tries a knee to the head but Marley blocks it.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
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!
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Marley misses with some punches.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Buffalo Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buffalo Marley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stefanovic has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Buffalo Marley's cut is getting worse.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley working aggressively here.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. #T2#
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Marley dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Marley in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marley's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Buffalo Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marley blocks the elbow strike.
Marley avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: IFC MW 28 Island vs Thomas
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Nessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Nessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Nessy shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nessy. Stefanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nessy throws a shot from downtown. Stefanovic moves away and avoids it.
Nessy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stefanovic defends it nicely.
Nessy sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Nessy avoids it this time.
Nessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanovic wants to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch position.
Stefanovic misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessy misses with a looping right.
Nessy scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefanovic should have avoided that one.
Nessy throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nessy catches Stefanovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nessy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nessy throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stefanovic needs to keep his hands up - Nessy had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanovic slips a straight right by Nessy.
Stefanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Nessy shakes him off and moves away.
Stefanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nessy scores with the left hand. Stefanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick.
Nessy misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nessy throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nessy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nessy attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Nessy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nessy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Nessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alex Stefanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nessy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanovic.
Nessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic wants to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch position.
Stefanovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nessy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Nessy digs a good hook to Stefanovic's body. #T3#
Nessy throws a jab when Stefanovic was well out of range.
Nessy sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Nessy avoids it this time.
Nessy jabs Stefanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Nessy shakes him off and moves away.
Nessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nessy.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick but Nessy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nessy scores with a punch to the head.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nessy.
Stefanovic wants to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch position.
Stefanovic moves away from the strike by Nessy.
Nessy throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Stefanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Nessy misses the target.
Stefanovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Nessy attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Nessy lands with a good body shot.
Nessy misses with an uppercut. Stefanovic saw that one coming.
Nessy sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Nessy avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Nessy misses its intended target.
Stefanovic wants to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch position.
Nessy moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nessy. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Nessy.
Nessy lands a nice shot that snaps Stefanovic's head back.
Hen Nessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nessy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hen Nessy 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#
Nessy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Nessy throws a hook but Stefanovic avoids it easily.
Nessy misses with an uppercut.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Nessy pushes him away.
Stefanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nessy stuns Stefanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nessy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Nessy missing with a left hand there. Stefanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Nessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanovic moves away.
Stefanovic wants to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch position.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nessy lands a jab to Stefanovic's midsection.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Nessy.#T1#
Nessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nessy blocks a low kick nicely.
Nessy lands the left hand.
A big left from Nessy misses.
Stefanovic defending well as Nessy loads up on a big left hand.
Stefanovic wants to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch position.
Nessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nessy.
Nessy missing with a left hand there. Stefanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Nessy shoots in for a takedown but Stefanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nessy lands the left hand.
Nessy throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefanovic can do to turn this around?
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Nessy in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nessy - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Stefanovic as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nessy's brow.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the head.
Nessy prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Nessy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nessy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nessy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nessy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stefanovic.#BC#
Nessy breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Stefanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nessy misses the target.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nessy connects with the punch.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nessy throws out the jab.
Stefanovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stefanovic walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nessy misses the target.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Nessy pushes him away.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nessy throws a jab when Stefanovic was well out of range.
Nessy throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Stefanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nessy cracks a nice hook into Stefanovic's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nessy.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Nessy pushes him away.
Nessy lands a nice hook to Stefanovic's body. Stefanovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Nessy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanovic is fending him off so far but Nessy persists. Nope, Stefanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Nessy connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hen Nessy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Stefanovic gets caught flat footed, as Nessy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nessy trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanovic is trying to keep Nessy in close.
Stefanovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nessy cracks Stefanovic with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nessy working some strikes from top position.
Nessy with a nice head shot there.
Nessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Stefanovic is trying to hold Nessy in close to prevent damage but Nessy has managed to pass into half guard.
Nessy wants to pass the guard but Stefanovic is defending well.
Stefanovic trying to control from the bottom.
Nessy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nessy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefanovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nessy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Nessy.
Nessy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stefanovic trying to control from the bottom.
Stefanovic is looking for a sweep. Nessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nessy lands with a punch from half guard.
Stefanovic is looking for a sweep. Nessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nessy 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.
Nessy is nestled in close to Stefanovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nessy is thwarting Stefanovic's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Nessy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stefanovic defends it well.
Hen Nessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stefanovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hen Nessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nessy is thwarting Stefanovic's attempts to control the position.
Nessy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stefanovic trying to control here.
Nessy content to control rather than advance.
Stefanovic wants to improve his position but Nessy is controlling well. #T3#
Still in half guard, Nessy seems content to control.
Stefanovic wants to control but Nessy is keeping busy.
Nessy is controlling the pace.
Stefanovic wants to improve his position but Nessy is controlling well.
Stefanovic is looking to control Nessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanovic avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stefanovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nessy content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nessy throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nessy throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic avoids the body shot from Nessy.
A slow jab from Nessy misses its intended target. #TD#
Nessy scores with a takedown into Stefanovic's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nessy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stefanovic trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hen Nessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nessy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hen Nessy!
A relieved looking Hen Nessy 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 48 Chugman VS Island
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Stefanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Stefanovic has been cut.
Stefanovic dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
Stefanovic defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Gregor.
Stefanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregor's sensitive parts.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Gregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gregor.#T1#
Gregor misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Gregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregor throws a big counter combination but Stefanovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Stefanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gregor cracks Stefanovic with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Stefanovic. Stefanovic maintains the clinch.
Gregor blocks the elbow strike.
Gregor blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.#T2#
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregor can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Gregor blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic. #BC#
Gregor manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Stefanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Gregor takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
James Gregor's cut is getting worse.
Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic tries to work over Gregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic cracks Gregor with a nice body shot.
Stefanovic pushes Gregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
James Gregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gregor takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, James Gregor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stefanovic is leaning against Gregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Stefanovic.
Gregor dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Rounded lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanovic avoids the head kick by Rounded.
Rounded throws a big shot that misses.
Very Rounded seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic checks a leg kick.
Rounded connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stefanovic momentarily.
Stefanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rounded looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanovic is fending him off so far but Rounded persists. Nope, Stefanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Rounded throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stefanovic clobbers Rounded with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Rounded keeps it at a distance.
Rounded darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Rounded into the cage.
Rounded fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stefanovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Rounded. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rounded looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Rounded throws a right hand that Stefanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanovic also avoids with ease.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. Rounded looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Stefanovic moves into the clinch.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rounded.
A body shot lands from Stefanovic.
Rounded trying to land knees to the body.
Rounded struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rounded looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic - that landed with a thud.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Rounded avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Rounded pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Stefanovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rounded doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rounded swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Very Rounded has been cut.
Rounded tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Rounded back against the cage.
Rounded tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rounded tries for a takedown but Stefanovic manages to get underhooks.
Rounded is trying to drag Stefanovic to the mat but Stefanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Rounded escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Rounded misses.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic blocks a head kick by Rounded. #T3#
Rounded swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Stefanovic rushes Rounded and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rounded is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stefanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Rounded in his tracks for a moment.
Rounded misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rounded just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanovic's brow.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Rounded takes an elbow to the temple.
Rounded can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rounded.
Stefanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Rounded has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Rounded lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Rounded.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Rounded blocks it.
Rounded fails to pull guard.
Rounded is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stefanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stefanovic presses Rounded against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Rounded has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Stefanovic pushes Rounded back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanovic.
Rounded takes an elbow to the temple.
Rounded takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rounded misses with a punch on the inside.
Rounded tries to pull guard but Stefanovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Rounded drops back down to his feet.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Very Rounded's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rounded looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rounded tries to bum rush Stefanovic with a series of wild strikes but Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rounded throws a low kick, looking for Stefanovic's leg but Stefanovic calmly moves out of range.
Very Rounded is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rounded misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Rounded pushes him away.
Stefanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Stefanovic moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rounded's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Rounded.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Rounded tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rounded's defenses. #CUT2#
Very Rounded's cut is getting worse.
Stefanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic has Rounded pressed against the cage, preventing Rounded from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Rounded wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
Stefanovic digs a right hand underneath Rounded's ribcage. Rounded let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Stefanovic.
Rounded avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Rounded misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rounded tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Rounded comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rounded tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Rounded shrugs off.
Rounded swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic is working Rounded over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefanovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rounded wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rounded's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rounded throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a shot to the body.
Rounded jumps guard but Stefanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rounded looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rounded has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanovic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Rounded. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rounded wants a takedown but no success here.
Rounded takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Rounded fails to land.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic. #T3#
Rounded with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rounded.
Stefanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Stefanovic lands a shot to the body.
Rounded has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stefanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Rounded 's eye.
Stefanovic presses Rounded against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Very Rounded's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stefanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Rounded 's eye.
Rounded takes an elbow to the temple.
Rounded has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Rounded shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Rounded throws knees to the body. #T4#
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Very Rounded's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rounded fails to land.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Rounded.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Rounded tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Rounded back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes Rounded back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: TGC 45: Bush v Fidnhasieunch 2
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Knight forces Stefanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but Stefanovic stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stefanovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knight jumps guard but Stefanovic stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alex Stefanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.#TD2#
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stefanovic uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanovic defends it easily.#SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stefanovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Stefanovic defends easily. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Stefanovic pushes his legs off easily.
Stefanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stefanovic wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Stefanovic defends it easily. #SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Stefanovic defends it easily.
Stefanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanovic defends it easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Stefanovic is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanovic defends it easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stefanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #T3#
Stefanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Knight is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stefanovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Knight's body to avoid the submission. Knight has instead reached around Stefanovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Knight arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenny Knight!
A relieved looking Kenny Knight 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: TGC 38: San Diego vs Bush 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Stefanovic drives through and clinches with Alvez against the cage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alvez's defenses.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stefanovic to keep the fight standing.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvez blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic pushes Alvez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvez avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvez jumps guard but Stefanovic stands there with Alvez around his waist. Alvez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Warley Alvez has been cut.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stefanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warley Alvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Alvez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Alvez 's eye.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvez 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.#T1#
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Alvez in his tracks for a moment.
Alvez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stefanovic to keep the fight standing.
Alvez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stefanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefanovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stefanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Alvez swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Stefanovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvez is trying to pull guard but Stefanovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic. #CUT2#
Warley Alvez's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
A short right from Stefanovic on the inside. #ROC2#
Alvez is rocked!
Alvez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Alvez shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Alvez in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Alvez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvez avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A short uppercut from Stefanovic.
Alvez tries for a takedown but Stefanovic manages to get underhooks.
Stefanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvez blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Alvez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Warley Alvez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvez backwards.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Warley Alvez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Alvez 's eye.
Stefanovic lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvez looking for a takedown.
Stefanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!
Warley Alvez was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back bitches'.

Event: IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Stefanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stefanovic avoids the body shot from Cordova.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut
and Cordova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cordova slips under a jab from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanovic throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova throws out a counter right but Stefanovic avoids it with no problem.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Stefanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Stefanovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cordova manages to circle out of the way.
Cordova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic. #CL2#
Cordova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Cordova shrugs off.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage. #T4#
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cordova takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Stefanovic.
Cordova throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Cordova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cordova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefanovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cordova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic slips under a jab from Cordova.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Stefanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Cordova throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Stefanovic misses with a knee to the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cordova fails to land.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stefanovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
Stefanovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cordova's defenses.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cordova's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova working aggressively here.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Cordova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cordova avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like German Cordova has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Cordova.
Cordova dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on German Cordova's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cordova scores with a body shot.
Cordova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanovic is looking to counter the offense by Cordova and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?
Cordova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Cordova strikes.
Stefanovic misses with a left hand
and Cordova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cordova looks to land a combination. Stefanovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Cordova closes the distance and pushes Stefanovic back into the cage.#T1#
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cordova takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Cordova avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Cordova blocks an elbow strike.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Cordova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow. #T3#
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cordova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch.
German Cordova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cordova's brow.
Cordova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
German Cordova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefanovic 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

Event: IFC XXIII
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
Wolff drives through and clinches with Stefanovic against the cage.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Wolff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Wolff dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolff dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolff moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff looks to land a left hand but Stefanovic moved out of range nicely.
Wolff sets himself, and Stefanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Wolff avoids it this time.#T1#
Stefanovic missing with a left hand there. Wolff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolff is looking for a counter combo.
Stefanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolff finds it's way round the side to connect with Stefanovic's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolff!
Stefanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Stefanovic's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stefanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolff lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Wolff.
Wolff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head.#T2#
Stefanovic throws a right and a left that Wolff avoids nicely.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Wolff.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolff.
Wolff lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolff loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Wolff pushes him away.
Wolff throws the kick towards the body but Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolff.#CL2#
Stefanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolff blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Wolff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wolff avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Wolff avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Wolff blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Wolff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff blocks an elbow strike.
Wolff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Wolff avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolff's brow.
Wolff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Wolff.
Wolff pushes Stefanovic back against the cage and lands a 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!
Still in the clinch, Wolff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.#KD#
Wolff drops Stefanovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stefanovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Stefanovic is rocked!
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolff finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land. #T4#
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolff avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Wolff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stefanovic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wolff is unloading with more strikes now! Stefanovic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Stefanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination but Stefanovic avoids it well.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Stefanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bandichoo needs to keep his hands up - Stefanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Stefanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bandichoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab
and Stefanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefanovic 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.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that Stefanovic avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandichoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bandichoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bandichoo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandichoo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo misses with a combination
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stefanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stefanovic walks into a jab.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo connects with a nice cross there... Stefanovic is looking wobbly and Bandichoo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Stefanovic to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bandichoo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taz Bandichoo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Taz Bandichoo thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefanovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tay.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Stefanovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Tay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Tay in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tay's brow.
Tay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic prevents Tay from breaking the clinch.
Tay is trying to force a seperation but Stefanovic has the dominant position.
Tay is trying to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling him.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tay has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tay's defenses.
Stefanovic keeps control of Tay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tay takes an elbow to the temple.
Tay is trying to break the clinch but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Tay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tay 's eye.
Tay wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
Tay is trying to break the clinch but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanovic keeps control of Tay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Tay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Tay is trying to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling him.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tay blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tay's defenses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Chong Tay has been cut.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off.
Tay wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Tay manages to break the clinch.
Tay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Stefanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stefanovic throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Stefanovic lands a jab to the head.
Tay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tay throws a head kick but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Tay throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Stefanovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Tay in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Tay is trying to break the clinch but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanovic has Tay pressed against the cage, preventing Tay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tay is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tay's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tay tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Tay wants to get back to striking at distance but Stefanovic won't allow it.
Tay tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Tay takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tay's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Tay trying to control the position but instead, Stefanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tay into the cage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tay's defenses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Tay dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic. #T4#
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Tay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Tay takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic keeps control of Tay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tay tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tay's defenses.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Tay has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Tay blocks the elbow strike.
Tay wants to get back to striking at distance but Stefanovic won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Tay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tay is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tay working hard to break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chong Tay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanovic.
Tay motions for Stefanovic to come forward. Tay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tay swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tay misses with a low kick.
Tay tries to land a leg kick but Stefanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Stefanovic rushes Tay and presses him up against the cage.
Stefanovic has Tay pressed against the cage, preventing Tay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Tay blocks the elbow strike.
Tay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Tay in his tracks for a moment.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tay's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Tay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tay's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Tay is trying to force a seperation but Stefanovic has the dominant position.
Tay can't break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off. #CUT2#
Chong Tay's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Tay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tay takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Tay manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Stefanovic moves into the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Tay in his tracks for a moment.
Tay tries to break free but Stefanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Tay is trying to force a seperation but Stefanovic has the dominant position.
Stefanovic landing knees to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tay takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic prevents Tay from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Tay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tay has had enough of the clinch but Stefanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Tay tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tay tries to circle away but Stefanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Tay tries to break free but Stefanovic pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Stefanovic lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tay 's eye. #CUT2#
Chong Tay's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Tay 's eye.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tay's defenses.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tay is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.
Tay tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Tay shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Tay in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Tay in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Jeez, Chong Tay's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tay wants to get back to striking at distance but Stefanovic won't allow it.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Tay is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Stefanovic!

Event: IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Clark. #CL#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Clark tries to tie him up.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Clark pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Stefanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the ropes.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Boyd Clark has been cut.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks. #T2#
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Clark tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Stefanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Clark in his tracks for a moment.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Clark is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Clark.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanovic blocks with his arms.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Clark back against the ropes.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark is pressed against the ropes. Stefanovic pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Clark! Two more big strikes from Stefanovic and Clark crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Stefanovic!

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