Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
And Kurma responds with a good body kick, but Shiba manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Kurma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba misses with a body punch
and Kurma counters with a nice body shot.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a body punch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Kurma's leg but Kurma calmly moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurma throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shiba to score with a decent uppercut.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Kurma seems unphased.
Kurma cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Good shot there by Kurma.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurma.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.#T2#
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma cracks Shiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiba lands a jab to Kurma's midsection.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurma.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma takes one to the side of the head.
Shiba scores with a body shot. #T3#
Kurma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiba misses its target.
Shiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Shiba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurma slips under a jab from Shiba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurma! But no joy.#KD#
Shiba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurma sprawling to the canvas! Kurma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shiba finish him?! #ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Shiba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kurma! He's just covering up as Shiba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
An out of breath Tsukune Shiba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Allan Kurma stepped up to the mic, saying 'So if I don't booze it I'm gonna lose it'.

Event: RISE 115 Emelianegro v Farina
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Brandon.
Kurma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Brandon does no damage. #CL2#
Kurma has managed to clinch.
Brandon can't break the clinch.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandon's elbow.
Brandon tries to break the clinch but Kurma is controlling the position.
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandon is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Kurma.
Brandon tries to break the clinch but Kurma is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Brandon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon misses with a head kick.
Kurma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kurma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kurma blocks a head kick by Brandon.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses.
Brandon looks for a takedown but Kurma sprawls well.
Kurma takes a swing at Brandon's ribcage but misses.
Brandon throws an overhand right that lands on Kurma's shoulder, as Kurma tries to avoid the shot.
Kurma moves out of range of the body kick from Brandon.
Brandon with a nice cross.
Kurma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurma throws out a counter right but Brandon avoids it with no problem.
Brandon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandon.
Kurma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurma.
Brandon loads up on a big right hand but Kurma slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurma misses.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Kurma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurma looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
Brandon throwing a counter right hand but Kurma manages to avoid it.
Kurma tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Kurma misses.
Brandon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurma counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon throws an overhand right that lands on Kurma's shoulder, as Kurma tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Kurma closes the distance and clinches.
Kurma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurma lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurma.
Our sources have told us that Brandon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kurma swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon tries to break the clinch but Kurma is controlling the position.
Kurma is leaning against Brandon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brandon's efforts to push away.#T3#
Kurma can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Kurma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kurma as the two fighters clinch.
Kurma digs a right hand underneath Brandon's ribcage. Brandon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandon is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Brandon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurma lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurma.
Kurma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurma scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kurma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kurma on the inside.
Kurma scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurma scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurma misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandon tries to break the clinch but Kurma is controlling the position. #T4#
Brandon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurma has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Kurma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurma lands with a right to the head.
Brandon is trying to push Kurma away but Kurma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Kurma on the inside.
A short right from Kurma on the inside.
Brandon prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Kurma lands with a light punch inside.
Brandon is trying to force a seperation but Kurma has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Kurma.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandons head. #BC#
Brandon manages to break the clinch.
Brandon moves forwards but Kurma connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Brandon is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon throws a lazy body kick
and Kurma counters with a crisp right that sends Brandon to the canvas! Kurma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Kurma!
Allan Kurma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 106 Asmundsen v Sailcirc
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kurma thuds his right hand into Under The Sea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Under The Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurma manages to avoid it.
Under The Sea drops his hands momentarily and Kurma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurma tries to clinch up
and Under The Sea counters with a left to the body.
Kurma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Under The Sea scores with a takedown into Kurma's guard.#SUB#
Kurma looking for subs off his back but Under The Sea has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura here.
Under The Sea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurma sees it coming and defends easily.
Under The Sea is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurma is controlling Under The Sea's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurma tries to get to full guard but Under The Sea has control of the leg.
Kurma is looking to control Under The Sea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurma avoid being mounted?
Kurma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurma.
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard.
Kurma can't keep his opponent in guard - Under The Sea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura here.
Kurma gets full guard.#T3#
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Kurma keeps moving.
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard.
Kurma keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Kurma controls Under The Sea momentarily but Under The Sea frees himself.
Kurma looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurma, not yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Under The Sea being controlled here momentarily.
Kurma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Under The Sea is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurma throws a shot to the body.
Kurma cracks Under The Sea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurma cracks Under The Sea with a good jab.
Kurma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 Allan Kurma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Under The Sea lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.#TD#
Under The Sea gets caught napping as Kurma dives in and scores a takedown. Under The Sea manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at Temple of Illumination inform us that Under The Sea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Under The Sea has momentary wrist control but Kurma slips an elbow through the middle.
Under The Sea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Under The Sea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurma tries to free his leg and advance position but Under The Sea is retaining full guard.
Kurma wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Under The Sea swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kurma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurma with the ground and pound but Under The Sea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Under The Sea keeping full guard, as Kurma tries to pass.
Kurma looking to sit in guard and control but Under The Sea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kurma trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Kurma is looking for a triangle but Under The Sea pushes his legs off easily.
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Kurma is keeping the position.
Kurma working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Kurma wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Kurma keeps moving.
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Kurma is keeping the position.
Under The Sea slips nicely into half guard.
Under The Sea is just content to waste time from the top position. Kurma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Under The Sea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kurma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Under The Sea has Kurma in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Under The Sea keeping full guard, as Kurma tries to pass.
Kurma won't allow Under The Sea to sweep him here.
Kurma advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kurma is working for a submission of some sort.
Under The Sea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurma.
Kurma tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kurma is thwarting Under The Sea's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurma trying to control from Under The Sea's half guard. Under The Sea has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurma won't allow Under The Sea to sweep him here.
Kurma looking to pass the guard.
Kurma postures up.
Kurma passes Under The Sea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Under The Sea is trying to maintain the position but Kurma is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kurma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Under The Sea sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Kurma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
That's time! Kurma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurma.
Under The Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Under The Sea throws a right hand that misses
and Kurma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Under The Sea thinking.
Under The Sea scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurma. That's going to slow Under The Sea down. #T1#
Under The Sea slips a jab from Kurma.
Kurma lands a nice looking body kick.
Under The Sea misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurma counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Kurma tenderised Under The Sea's leg. Under The Sea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Under The Sea shoots in but no luck this time.
Under The Sea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Under The Sea gets caught flat footed, as Kurma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Under The Sea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Under The Sea being controlled here, momentarily.
Under The Sea keeping full guard, as Kurma tries to pass.
Under The Sea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurma keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Kurma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Under The Sea scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kurma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kurma has his foot on Under The Sea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Under The Sea works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurma wants to hit a switch here but Under The Sea passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kurma there!
Kurma is trying to escape the mount.
Under The Sea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kurma has given up his back. Will we see Under The Sea going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Under The Sea looking for the choke but no joy.
Under The Sea is hanging on to Kurma's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Under The Sea tightening his grip on Kurma, looking for the choke.
Under The Sea is looking to control Kurma but Kurma is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kurma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Under The Sea is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kurma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
During a confident post fight interview, Crock O Snake Under The Sea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Allan Kurma stepped up to the mic, saying 'So if I don't booze it I'm gonna lose it'.

Event: AEW 30
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Kurma ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Kurma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurma throws a low kick but Boretti moves out of range easily.
As Kurma tries to get set, Boretti tries to push him back and clinch up but Kurma manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Kurma's head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.#T1#
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurma lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Kurma is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurma can turn it around.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurma backwards.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Boretti - that landed with a thud.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti dodges an elbow strike from Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boretti blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action. #T3#
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurma.
Kurma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Boretti.
A shot in the inside from Kurma.
Boretti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
Kurma takes a shot to the head.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Kurma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurma misses with a punch to the body.
Kurma digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Kurma tries a knee to the head but Boretti blocks it.
Kurma tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurma controls his hands.
Boretti takes a shot to the head.
Kurma lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Boretti cracks Kurma with a nice body shot.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Boretti.
Kurma looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti is working Kurma over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti with a jab.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurma circles away. #CL2#
Kurma pushes Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurma controls his hands.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma lands a left hand.
Kurma scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurma has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands. #T1#
A short right from Boretti on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurma digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma lands a nice shot to the body.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurmas head.
Kurma misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kurma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Boretti working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurma.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A short right from Boretti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurma. #T3#
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurma.
Kurma lands with a light punch inside.
Kurma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma is stalling here.
Kurma lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kurma. #T4#
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurma misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Kurma tries to land a knee to the head but Boretti blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kurma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Kurma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Kurma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma lands a jab.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti dips to his left and cracks Kurma with an uppercut!
Boretti looks to clinch
and Kurma counters with a three punch combo that has Boretti backing up. Boretti nods at Kurma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kurma with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kurma fails to land.
Kurma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Kurma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Kurma.
Kurma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Kurma avoiding damage.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurma or not.
Kurma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allan Kurma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Boretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti presses Kurma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurma takes a shot to the head.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Kurma working aggressively here.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti is working Kurma over against the cage.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma trying to land knees to the body.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Matteo Boretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurma effectively controlling the action here.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurmas head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Boretti.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boretti.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurma backwards. #ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Kurma is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti lands a big right hand that drops Kurma! The killer instinct kicks in and Boretti finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Saades throws a right hand that Kurma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurma also avoids with ease.
Saades just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKurma.
Kurma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurma connects with a looping right hand.
Saades connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Saades lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurma's head.
Saades throws a hook to the side of Kurma's head but Kurma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kurma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kurma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saades throws the kick towards the body but Kurma avoids it.
Kurma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurma 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!
Kurma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saades.
Kurma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saades blocks a head kick by Kurma. #T1#
Saades misses with a left hand
and Kurma counters with a one-two to the body.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Kurma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades 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.
Saades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kurma walks into a straight right hand from Saades.#ROC2#
Kurma is rocked!#CUT2#
Allan Kurma's cut is getting worse.
Saades finds Kurma's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kurma flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saades lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kurma will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Octavio Saades!

Event: RFLFN-30 Lohomus Vs. Jones
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Krnacova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kurma breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krnacova.
Kurma thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Krnacova clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kurma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurma tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kurma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurma stuffs the takedown.
Kurma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allan Kurma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Kurma circles away easily
and Kurma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurma defends it nicely.#T1#
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Kurma circles away easily
and Kurma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krnacova is defended easily by Kurma.
Krnacova has his takedown stuffed
and Krnacova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krnacova dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krnacova throws a sloppy head kick and Kurma moves out of range easily.
Krnacova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Krnacova with a poor takedown
enabling Kurma to counter with a crisp jab.
Krnacova tries to clinch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krnacova circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krnacova is defended easily by Kurma.
Krnacova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krnacova shoots and misses
and Kurma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krnacova looks winded!
Krnacova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick by Kurma - that's a beauty! Krnacova is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kurma can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Allan Kurma!
A victorious Allan Kurma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Boretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boretti 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Boretti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurma or perhaps it was just good defense by Boretti, which made it look bad.
Boretti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boretti cracks a nice hook into Kurma's ribs.
Kurma misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurma throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kurma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boretti wants to clinch.
Kurma loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Kurma misses with a head kick.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses
letting Boretti counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kurma looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Kurma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurma misses with a straight left.
Boretti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a head kick!
Boretti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurma blocks a jab.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kurma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boretti's half guard.#T3#
Kurma prevents Boretti from standing back up.
Kurma is pressing down on Boretti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boretti is holding on for now.
Kurma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurma is stalling here. Boretti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boretti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kurma 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.
Kurma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kurma is looking for a kimura but Boretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurma to get the leverage.
Boretti is holding on to half guard well.
Kurma thows a huge punch but Boretti dodges it nicely.
Kurma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Kurma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boretti is just riding it out for now. Kurma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Boretti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boretti wants to control but Kurma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurma swats away the attempt to clinch by Boretti.
Kurma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab.
Boretti with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurma circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kurma fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Boretti backs away, Kurma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kurma is looking to clinch but Boretti is avoiding it.
Kurma blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Kurma dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
Allan Kurma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurma misses the target.
Boretti misses with an uppercut
and Kurma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti throws a shot to the body.
Kurma needs to keep his hands up - Boretti had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Kurma tenderised Boretti's leg. Boretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kurma. Boretti shrugs it off though. #T2##TD#
Kurma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurma lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti trying to keep a closed guard but Kurma is proving a slippery customer.
Kurma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurma trying to move into half guard but instead Boretti has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Boretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boretti wants to stand but Kurma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allan Kurma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kurma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boretti is one step ahead there.
Kurma trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kurma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boretti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurma looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurma, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boretti wants to control from the top but Kurma keeps moving.
Boretti wants to stand but Kurma is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Kurma has his foot on Boretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boretti looking to sit in guard and control but Kurma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurma looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurma shoots and misses
and Kurma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Allan Kurma's cut is getting worse.
Kurma wants to clinch up but Boretti keeps it at a distance.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boretti is out of range and Kurma settles back down.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Boretti there.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Kurma ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kurma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kurma avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Boretti rushes Kurma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti. #T2#
Kurma blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma lands with a left to the head.
Kurma lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Kurma avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kurma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.#BC#
Kurma manages to break the clinch.
Kurma has his takedown stuffed
and Boretti counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurma thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kurma stalks Boretti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boretti's face. Boretti staggers backwards, shaken.
Boretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boretti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKurma.
Boretti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kurma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boretti misses with a hook. Kurma ducked under it nicely.
Kurma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kurma lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Kurma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allan Kurma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurma lands with an uppercut that bounces Boretti off the cage and back into range.
Kurma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurma checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Kurma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.#T4#
Kurma throws a head kick that misses
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Kurma was not able to check.
Kurma defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
Kurma throws a big counter combination but Boretti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Kurma.
Boretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti misses with a few strikes there.
Kurma drops his hands momentarily and Boretti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boretti just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boretti, as that shot connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFLFN-24
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Maan misses with a shot to the body
and Kurma counters with a body kick that stops Maan in his tracks momentarily.
Kurma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maan.
Kurma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maan.
Kurma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kurma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maan throws out the jab.
Maan with a nice cross.
Kurma walks into a jab.
Maan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurma on the side of the head.
Maan's corner calls for a 1-2. Maan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maan looks to land a right hand but Kurma moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maan moves away.
Maan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maan avoids the head kick by Kurma.
Maan throws the left hand but Kurma avoids the punch easily.
Maan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurma slips under a jab.
Maan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks. #T1#
A combination from Kurma does no damage.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maan with a body shot.
Maan misses with a left hand
and Kurma counters with a body kick.
Kurma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maan.
Maan tries for a takedown but Kurma circles away easily
and Kurma counters with a one-two to the body.
Maan throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Kurma counters with a head kick that drops Maan to the mat! Maan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Maan is rocked!
A big right from Maan misses.
Kurma shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oh Maan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurma lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Maan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kurma from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Maan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Allan Kurma!
Allan Kurma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HonoHi 5: Qualification
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Kurma tenderised Whittaker's leg. Whittaker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Kurma lands but Whittaker takes it in his stride.
Whittaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whittaker fails with the takedown.
Kurma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kurma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Kurma.
Kurma swats away the attempt to clinch by Whittaker.#CL#
Whittaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Whittaker has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurma stalling in the clinch.
Kurma stalling the fight.
Whittaker can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Kurma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whittaker up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kurma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kurma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Kurma leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allan Kurma.
Kurma lands with a hook. Whittaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker tries to clinch there but Kurma circles away.
Kurma throws a front kick that sends Whittaker stumbling back into the cage.
Whittaker wants to clinch.
Whittaker wants to clinch.
Allan Kurma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurma throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Whittaker is rocked!
Whittaker drops his hands momentarily and Kurma needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Whittaker just on the top of the head. Whittaker drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Whittaker - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Allan Kurma!

Event: HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurma scores with a head kick.
Kurma scores with a decent looking hook.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Kurma throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Miller's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kurma lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Allan Kurma!

Event: HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
Miller is looking to slow Kurma down with leg kicks.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurma with a hook.
Kurma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurma scores with a leg kick.
Kurma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kurma tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kurma gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kurma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller tries to clinch but Kurma is having none of it. #T1#
Kurma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Kurma gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kurma manages to break the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up but Kurma circles away and keeps his distance.
Allan Kurma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurma was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Kurma sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurma is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Kurma instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kurma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurma tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Kurma back into the cage.
Miller tries to pull guard but Kurma holds him up against the cage and eventually Miller drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller. #T2#
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Kurma keeps him there for the moment.
Kurma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kurma breaks the clinch.
Miller moves out of range as Kurma throws a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurma can pounce on him.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Kurma avoids it.
Miller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKurma.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurma - that will leave a mark!
Kurma connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a series of punches but Kurma avoids them all with ease.
Kurma steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kurma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurma off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Kurma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Kurma avoids it.
Kurma flicks out a counter leg kick but Miller steps away.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurma throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Kurma stuffs the takedown.
Kurma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Kurma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Kurma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kurma throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Kurma only half commits.
Kurma misses with a head kick.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurma as he jumps to the side.
Kurma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
A nice combination there by Kurma. #T4##CL2#
Kurma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kurma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurma.
Kurma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Kurma needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Miller just on the top of the head. Miller drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Miller - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Allan Kurma!

Event: EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Kurma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Rand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rand is in Kurma's guard.
Rand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kurma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rand has Kurma in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kurma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rand gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kurma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurma has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Rand tries to hold on but Kurma postures up.
Kurma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kurma controlling from the full mount.
Kurma tries to control but Rand wriggling away.
Kurma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rand haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rand tries to reverse the position but Kurma maintains control.
Kurma wants to control the pace but Rand is squirming around nicely.
Kurma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurma controlling from mount.
Rand is trying to escape the mount.
Rand wants to control but Kurma is having none of it.
Kurma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rand sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurma pulls his head out easily.
Rand wants to control but Kurma is keeping busy.
Kurma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kurma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurma throwing strikes from guard but Rand blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kurma avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurma defends it easily.
Kurma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Rand looking for subs off his back but Kurma has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurma pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Kurma 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#
Kurma is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
Rand goes for a double leg but Kurma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurma continues to drive forward.
Kurma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rand. That did some damage!#CL2#
Kurma takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurma prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Kurma to work. #BC2#
Kurma breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurma throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Kurma misses #TD#
and Rand counters with a single leg into guard. Kurma didn't expect that. #SUB#
Rand drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rand as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kurma screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rand! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ayn Rand!
Ayn Rand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFA 63 Turner vs Grieg
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Kurma throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
It seemed like Gomi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi avoids a kick to the body.
Kurma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurma scores with a kick to the body.
Kurma moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomi.#CL#
Kurma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch.
Kurma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Kurma.
Kurma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomi throws a wild body kick that Kurma sees coming a mile off.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurma 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 Gomi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gomi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomi tries to counter with a clinch but Kurma shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Gomi misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch.
Kurma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gomi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurma. That one must have hurt.
Kurma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurma is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Kurma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Kurma.
Gomi looks winded!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurma.
Kurma thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Kurma thumps Gomi with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurma throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Kurma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurma. #T2#
Kurma lands a front kick.
Kurma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Kurma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gomi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Kurma tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Kurma.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kurma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kurma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurma.
Gomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kurma throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gomi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Allan Kurma!

Event: EFA 53 Lancaster vs Pendragon
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Nuutti avoids a kick to the body.
Nuutti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuutti misses the shot to the body.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuutti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Nuutti misses
and Kurma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuutti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nuutti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
A slow jab from Nuutti misses its intended target.
Nuutti throws an overhand right that lands on Kurma's shoulder, as Kurma tries to avoid the shot.
Nuutti tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurma throws a head kick that Nuutti semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Vilkas Nuutti has been cut.
Nuutti throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuutti.
Kurma wants to counter the offense by Nuutti and move into the clinch position.
Nuutti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nuutti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuutti scores with a hook to the body. Kurma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurma throws a sloppy head kick and Nuutti moves out of range easily.
Nuutti misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Kurma instigates a clinch.
Nuutti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC2#
Kurma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nuutti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kurma will feel that in the morning.
Nuutti throws a head kick but Kurma moves out of range.
Nuutti throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuutti.
A head kick misses from Nuutti.
Kurma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Kurma misses
and Nuutti counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurma misses with a low kick.
Nuutti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurma.
Kurma blocks a jab.
Kurma steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nuutti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurma.
Nuutti throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuutti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurma looks to land a body kick but Nuutti moved away.
Nuutti misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nuutti - just one landing.
Kurma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Nuutti throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kurma moves out of range of the body kick from Nuutti.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma avoids the body shot from Nuutti.
Nuutti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuutti blocks a head kick by Kurma.
Kurma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNuutti.
Nuutti checks a leg kick.
Nuutti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nuutti throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Kurma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nuutti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurma flicks out a counter leg kick but Nuutti steps away.
Nuutti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nuutti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuutti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuutti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuutti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Kurma lands but Nuutti takes it in his stride. #T3#
Kurma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nuutti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuutti is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Kurma clinches up against the cage.
Nuutti wants to break free but Kurma has control. #BC2#
Kurma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurma moves away from the strike by Nuutti.
Kurma scores with a leg kick.
Nuutti avoids the head kick by Kurma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurma.
Nuutti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nuutti throws the kick towards the body but Kurma avoids it.
Kurma throws a head kick that Nuutti semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Nuutti.
Kurma tries to work over Nuutti's front leg with a kick but Nuutti checks it.
Good work by Kurma as he checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurma throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Kurma blocks a head kick by Nuutti.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kurma!
Kurma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurma connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurma. That's going to slow Nuutti down.
Kurma moves out of range of the body kick from Nuutti.
Kurma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nuutti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurma tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Nuutti misses its intended target.
Nuutti cracks a nice hook into Kurma's ribs.
A head kick from Kurma lands but Nuutti takes it in his stride.
Kurma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kurma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuutti lands a slapping body shot.
Kurma avoids a kick to the body.
Kurma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nuutti blocks it well.
Kurma thumps Nuutti with a low kick.
Kurma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Kurma dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nuutti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nuutti throws a hook but Kurma blocks it.
Nuutti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurma throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #KD2#
Kurma lands a big head kick that sends Nuutti tumbling to the mat! Kurma takes a step backwards and waves Nuutti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nuutti is rocked!
Kurma misses with a head kick.
Oh Nuutti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuutti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Kurma misses.
Kurma connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurma lands a big head kick that sends Nuutti to the canvas! Kurma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Kurma!

Event: EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Kurma throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kurma clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kurma breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Hawkins has managed to clinch.
Hawkins gets through Kurma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kurma lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hawkins on the inside. #BC#
Kurma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hawkins closes the distance and clinches.
Kurma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hawkins avoids the elbow strike from Kurma, against the cage.
Hawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawkins tries a body shot but Kurma blocks it.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kurma breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Kurma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurma throws a wild body kick that Hawkins sees coming a mile off.
Hawkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Kurma is wise to it.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurma misses with a low kick.
Kurma clobbers Hawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2##CL2#
Kurma tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hawkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurma throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Kurma slams his shin into Hawkins's torso.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Kurma moves out of range. #CL2#
Hawkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma lands a nice uppercut.
Kurma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurma.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawkins gets an underhook and turns Kurma into the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kurma - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawkins tries a body shot but Kurma blocks it.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has Hawkins pressed against the cage.
Kurma avoiding damage. #BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Kurma moves away
and Kurma counters with a good low kick that Hawkins was not able to check.
Kurma throws a lazy head kick
and Hawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Kurma.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurma.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Kurma.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Kurma is avoiding it. #T4#
Good leg kick by Kurma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Kurma.
Kurma lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurma throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Kurma.
Kurma lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurma. #CL2#
Kurma gets tackled into the cage by Hawkins. Hawkins maintains the clinch.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins tries to work over Kurma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurma.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kurma fails to land.
Hawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Kurma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kurma connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allan Kurma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurma throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Kurma tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kurma breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurma connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurma misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma tries to work over Hawkins's front leg with a kick but Hawkins checks it. #CL#
Kurma moves into the clinch.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins lands with a light punch inside.
TJ Hawkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Kurma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hawkins is keeping busy.#BC#
Kurma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hawkins moves into range and clinches up with Kurma.
Kurma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Kurma taking a breather.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kurma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurma trying to land knees to the body.
Kurma is trying to stall.
Kurma looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Kurma is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawkins has double underhooks. #T2#
Hawkins tries a body shot but Kurma blocks it. #BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurma throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hawkins is keeping busy.
Kurma blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawkins tries a body shot but Kurma blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Kurma.
Hawkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurma looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Hawkins lands a nice uppercut.
Kurma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Kurma. #T4#
A short left from Hawkins.
Good body shot from Kurma.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
Kurma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Kurma.
Kurma looking to stall.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands a shoulder strike.
Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurma's elbow.
Hawkins misses with a body punch.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
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 Allan Kurma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
#R3##CL2#
Hawkins forces Kurma back against the cage and clinches.
Kurma lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Kurma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkins avoids it.
Kurma leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kurma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkinss head.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma. #BC#
Kurma manages to break the clinch.
Kurma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg. #CL2#
Kurma gets tackled into the cage by Hawkins. Hawkins maintains the clinch.
Kurma trying to stall but Hawkins improves his position.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hawkins is pushing Kurma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Kurma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Kurma blocks a body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
TJ Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurma tries to circle away but Hawkins has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurma lands a front kick.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawkins's calf.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurma cracks Hawkins with a good jab.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Kurma. #CL2#
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
Kurma is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawkins gets an underhook and turns Kurma into the cage.
Kurma blocks a body shot from Hawkins. #T3#
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kurma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawkins's brow.
Kurma lands a nice uppercut.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurma lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawkins tries to work over Kurma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kurma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurma. That did some damage!
Hawkins tries to clinch but Kurma is having none of it.
Allan Kurma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A head kick from Kurma lands but Hawkins takes it in his stride.
Kurma cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg.
Kurma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawkins's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hawkins rushes Kurma and presses him up against the cage.
Kurma is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawkins has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Hawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawkins pushes Kurma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as Kurma tries to tie him up.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Kurma!

Event: EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Kurma lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Kurma takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DeShaun Alexander has been cut.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurma.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurma lands a brutal head kick. Alexander looks out on his feet and Kurma throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Allan Kurma!

Event: EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurma.
Kurma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
A good leg kick by Kurma.
Nice defenses there by Kurma.
Kurma throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Kurma misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurma.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jack throws a right hand that Kurma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurma also avoids with ease.
Jack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Kurma swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurma throws a combination that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Kurma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurma throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Kurma misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Kurma slips under a jab.
Kurma scores with a leg kick.
Kurma throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Kurma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.#CUT#
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kurma thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jack blocks a head kick by Kurma.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Kurma manages to avoid it.
Kurma feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Kurma throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
Kurma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack misses with a hook. Kurma ducked under it nicely.
Kurma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurma throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kurma.
Jack is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jack avoids the head kick by Kurma.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack blocks a head kick by Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurma tries to clinch
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack moves out of range as Kurma throws a body kick.
Kurma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurma is just out of range.
Kurma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Kurma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Jack.
Kurma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Allan Kurma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kurma misses with an uppercut
and Jack counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kurma falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simple Jack!
Simple Jack 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.

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