Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Muhapuro gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhapuro is wriggling around but Ward manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB##SUB#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Muhapuro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is defending well. #SUB#
Ward looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muhapuro defending well though.
Ward 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.#T2#
Ward controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ward is on him like a limpet, forcing Muhapuro back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to take a breather but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward is keen to just control but Muhapuro is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward with the ground and pound but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Ward stops Muhapuro from standing up.
Muhapuro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES2#
Muhapuro kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muhapuro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muhapuro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Muhapuro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward throwing shots but Muhapuro is blocking nicely.
Ward thows a huge punch but Muhapuro dodges it nicely.
Muhapuro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward wants to control but Muhapuro is keeping him busy.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Muhapuro is working away. #T3##SUB#
Ward seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Muhapuro has recovered full guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward pushes down on Muhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ward passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Muhapuro!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muhapuro is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position!
Muhapuro wants to stand but Ward is controlling his posture from full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Ward seems keen to control Muhapuro's posture.
Muhapuro wanted to stand there but Ward had control of the position.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhapuro is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Muhapuro from standing up.
Muhapuro won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #T3##SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ward clinches.
Muhapuro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Ward trying to control the action but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muhapuro keeps working.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Nurminen throws a low kick, looking for Muhapuro's leg but Muhapuro calmly moves out of range.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurminen thows a body kick. Muhapuro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen lunges at Muhapuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muhapuro's hand.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurminen defends it well.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muhapuro defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen connects with a right hand. Muhapuro shakes it off.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch.
Muhapuro walks into a stiff left hand from Nurminen.
Muhapuro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nurminen can pounce on him. #T2#
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurminen lands with a shot to the body.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Nurminen dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Nurminen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurminen showed some decent athleticism there.

Muhapuro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurminen is on him like a limpet, forcing Muhapuro back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Nurminen. #TD#
Nurminen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Muhapuro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Muhapuro is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Nurminen misses with punches from the back.
Muhapuro trying to get back to his feet but Nurminen is in full control for now.
Muhapuro avoids the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ES2#
Muhapuro manages to escape to his feet.
Nurminen swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Nurminen coming out on top.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen tried to score with a low kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nurminen shoots in and bounces Muhapuro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurminen postures up in Muhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Muhapuro blocks it.
Nurminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurminen trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Nurminen postures up in Muhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Muhapuro blocks it.
Nurminen trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Nurminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but Muhapuro blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhapuro is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurminen throwing strikes but missing.
Nurminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurminen throws a strike but Muhapuro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Nurminen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurminen, not yet. #SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - Nurminen follows without any prompting.
Nurminen misses the jab.
Jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Nurminen throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Muhapuro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurminen's guard.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Muhapuro wanted to stand there but Nurminen had control of the position.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
Muhapuro wants to stand but Nurminen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nurminen trying to keep a closed guard but Muhapuro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Nurminen looking for subs off his back but Muhapuro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurminen is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurminen is looking to improve his position.
Nurminen is looking to get back to full guard here but Muhapuro has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Muhapuro stands up.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy right hand. Muhapuro should have avoided that one.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurminen defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nurminen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nurminen there.
Nurminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurminen is looking to slow Muhapuro down with leg kicks.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Nurminen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhapuro is trying to defend but Nurminen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muhapuro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Muhapuro tries to kick Nurminen off but Nurminen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurminen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Muhapuro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nurminen takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Muhapuro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurminen won't be happy with that.
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Nurminen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muhapuro's best efforts.
Nurminen is controlling Muhapuro's trapped leg to prevent Muhapuro from advancing to side control.
Muhapuro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Muhapuro is thwarting Nurminen's attempts to control the position.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
Muhapuro tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Nurminen gets back to full guard.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.#SU2#
Muhapuro stands and steps away. Nurminen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nurminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muhapuro defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurminen defends it well.#TD#
Nurminen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurminen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurminen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Nurminen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Muhapuro for as long as he can get away with.
Nurminen continues to stall.
Nurminen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Muhapuro is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Nurminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurminen, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kebab Nurminen waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhapuro is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES#
Muhapuro kicks Vernon off and gets back to his feet.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muhapuro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #ES#
Muhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Vernon. Vernon maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro wants to take the fight to the mat but Vernon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #TD2#
Vernon is trying to trip Muhapuro. He has hold of a leg but Muhapuro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Muhapuro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.#T3#
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon misses the jab.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Vernon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muhapuro was covering up waiting for the punch and Vernon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muhapuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him. #T4#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhapuro is retaining full guard.
Vernon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Vernon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Muhapuro defending well. #ES#
Muhapuro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Vernon throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Muhapuro gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Muhapuro manages to retain guard.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vernon closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #T3#
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Vernon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vernon motions for Muhapuro to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Isaac Vernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.

Muhapuro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vernon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vernon throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muhapuro on his heels. He'll look to pass Muhapuro's guard now, I'm sure.
Muhapuro being controlled here, momentarily.
Vernon won't allow Muhapuro to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vernon.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon 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.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Vernon throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Vernon.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Vernon throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Vernon gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhapuro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

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

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

Event: C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Muhapuro sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro working aggressively here. #BC#
Tepes Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Muhapuro has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes Iii takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.#T1#
Muhapuro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tepes Iii gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Tepes Iii has Muhapuro pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tepes Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes Iii throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tepes Iii. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tepes Iii tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes Iii. #T2#
Tepes Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepes Iii digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Tepes Iii just leaning against Muhapuro, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro. #BC#
Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tepes Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro. #TD#
Tepes Iii works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Muhapuro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tepes Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii. #TD#
Tepes Iii drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.#T4#
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tepes Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a triangle but Muhapuro pushes his legs off easily.
Muhapuro is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Muhapuro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Muhapuro saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tepes Iiis head.
Tepes Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands a nice elbow.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Muhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muhapuro down.
Tepes Iii connects with a single shot there.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick.
Muhapuro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii tried to score with a low kick but Muhapuro checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.#CL2#
Tepes Iii gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro. #T3##BC#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
Tepes Iii is looking to control Muhapuro's arms but Muhapuro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tepes Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tepes Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #TD#
Tepes Iii gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tepes Iii with the ground and pound but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tepes Iii slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Muhapuro defends the submission attempt.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Muhapuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes Iii looking to stall.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Tepes Iii taking a breather.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Muhapuro has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Tepes Iii lands a body shot. #BC2#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro connects with a body shot.
Tepes Iii missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Muhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Muhapuro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muhapuro won't be happy with that.

Muhapuro sneaks out the side door and pushes Tepes Iii away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii fails to land the takedown.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes Iii. #BC#
Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Muhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Tepes Iii just leaning against Muhapuro, taking a breather. #TD#
Tepes Iii jumps into guard, dragging Muhapuro to the mat. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard here.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Muhapuro controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - Tepes Iii follows without any prompting. #T4##CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii is trying to pull guard but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to circle away but Muhapuro has him pinned against the cage.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Muhapuro.
I've got Muhapuro 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Our winner, Paul Muhapuro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C122: Moore vs. Road
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison 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.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Muhapuro clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Morrison.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison. #BC#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro wants to clinch but Morrison slips to the side
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves to clinch but Morrison breaks away
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Muhapuro's ribs.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Muhapuro darts in trying to clinch
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro tries to clinch
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muhapuro rather than just go for the knockout.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Muhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
A short left from Morrison.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Morrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Morrison prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison 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#
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Muhapuro knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison lands with a hook. Muhapuro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Morrison throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Muhapuro knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhapuro momentarily.
Morrison tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards.#TD2#
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhapuro has wrist control.
Morrison works over Muhapuro with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison stays in close to Muhapuro's body and controls the position.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away easily
enabling Muhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison works Muhapuro's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a series of strikes. Morrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch. #T2#
Muhapuro stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Morrison moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison with a jab.#T3#
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Muhapuro clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to clinch
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Morrison.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

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

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

Event: C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road is having none of it.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Road throws a lazy body kick
and Muhapuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road is having none of it.
Road keeps the fight on the outside.
Road keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro with a hook.
Road cracks Muhapuro with an open hand slap.#T1#
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Muhapuro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Road doesn't seem phased though.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Road throws a half hearted mid kick.
Road scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Road misses the target.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Road attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Muhapuro closes the distance but Road moves to the side
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro looks to clinch
and Road counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Road swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Road circles away.
Road swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Road throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Road keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Road attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Road avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Road keeps it at a distance.
Road avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Road digs a good body shot into Muhapuro's ribs.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro with a hook.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Road swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Road swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Road circles away from the clinch attempt.
Road attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road moves out of range.
Muhapuro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches.
Road lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards. #TD#
Road wants the takedown. Muhapuro is fighting it off but Road persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Muhapuro's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road looking to sit in guard and control but Muhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Muhapuro is looking to stand up but Road won't let him. #SUB#
Road is looking for a triangle but Muhapuro pushes his legs off easily.
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Muhapuro looks to clinch
and Road counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muhapuro's knee momentarily.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Road pushes him off.
Road went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Road keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Road circles away.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road moves away
and Road counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Road throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Road swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Road swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road is having none of it.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Road's head backwards.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Road.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Road misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Road circles away.
Road throws a big counter combination but Muhapuro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Road circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Road misses the target.#T2#
Road misses with a straight left.
Road changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Road fails with a takedown attempt.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Road throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raate Road is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Road manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road moves away
and Road makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Road swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Road takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Road 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Road misses the jab.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Road throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Road and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Road wants the takedown. Muhapuro is fighting it off but Road persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Muhapuro's guard against the cage.
Road looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Muhapuro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Road presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Road swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Road manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro darts in trying to clinch
and Road connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Road throws a body kick that misses.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Road misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road moves out of range.
Road was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Road circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Muhapuro instigates a clinch. #TD#
Road has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muhapuro uses from the top position.
Road is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Raate Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Road is on him like a limpet, forcing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roads head.
Road tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Road blocks it.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Road.
Road tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Road blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Road working aggressively here.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Road uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Road manages to pull guard.
Muhapuro wants to get up but he can't break Road's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Road pulls Muhapuro in to control the position. #T2#
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Road.#SUB#
Muhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Road has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Road's legs - danger averted.
Road wants to sweep but no luck.
Road trying to keep a closed guard but Muhapuro is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muhapuro is one step ahead there.
Road seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Road has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muhapuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - Road follows without any prompting.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
Road was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Muhapuro pushes Road up against the cage in a clinch.
Road fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Road blocking some punches.
Road tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muhapuro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Road.
Muhapuro misses with some punches. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Road shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Road keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Road keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Road pushes him off.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Road swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Road circles away.
Road tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Road appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Road strikes.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Road keeps the fight on the outside.
Road avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Road half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Road throws a poor cross that misses
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Muhapuro.
I think Road has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Road ducks down to avoid it.
Road with a nice calf kick.
Road swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Road is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Road.
Road wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Road blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Road backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Road fails to land.
Road lands a body punch in the clinch.
Road tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Road wants to break free but Muhapuro has control.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Road scores with a shot to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Muhapuro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Road misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
It looked like Road wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Road scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhapuro doesn't seem bothered though.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road moves out of range.
Road misses the jab.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Road.#CL2#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Road.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Road. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Road lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Road stuns Muhapuro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Road has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Road misses the shot to the body.
Road misses with a looping left.
Road misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Raate Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road misses with a hook to the body
and Muhapuro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Road circles away.
Road swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Muhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Road, pushing him back against the cage.
Road blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Road scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Road.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Road controls the action. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Road fails to land.
Road digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Muhapuro manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Road.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Road lands a jab.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Road.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro.
Road lands with a right to the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Road.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Road misses with some punches.
Road lands a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Road seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.#T4#
Road blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Road. #BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Road loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
Road sizes up Muhapuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Road looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Road avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Road backing away here, and Muhapuro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Road manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Road fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhapuro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Road pushes him off.
Muhapuro blocks a leg kick.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Road thinks about countering with a body kick.
A left lands for Road.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Road cracks Muhapuro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Road throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Road swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Road scores with a takedown into Muhapuro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Road throws an elbow that misses. Muhapuro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Road's guard. Nice move by Muhapuro!#REVB##T1#
Road looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muhapuro is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet. Road looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Road circles away and keeps his distance.
Road takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Road in a clinch. #BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road moves out of range. #CL2#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike. #BC#
Road's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Road 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 Muhapuro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muhapuro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Muhapuro has Road up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Road blocks an uppercut.
Road tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Road blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Road backwards.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Road.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Road blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Road connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Road scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro darts in trying to clinch
and Road counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Road attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Road misses with a leg kick.
Road throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Road steps away.
Road lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muhapuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Road takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Road misses with an uppercut
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Road.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Road looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Road takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Road is having none of it.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Road tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Road takes an elbow to the temple.
Road can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Road avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Muhapuro manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Road tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raate Road is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Road circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Road connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muhapuro. Muhapuro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Road lands a jab to the head.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Road pushes him off.
Road tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Road was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Road can't break the clinch.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro. #BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Road looks to land a right hand but Muhapuro moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raate Road 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#
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Road swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Road.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muhapuro pushes Road back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Road.
Road throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Road swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Muhapuro off balance momentarily.
Road throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Road misses with a kick to the body.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Road swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Road fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muhapuro is out of range.
Road throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Road circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Road throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Road looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Road swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Road.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Road's head.
A short left from Road.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Road.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Road blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Road is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muhapuro to keep the fight standing.
Road is trying to force a seperation but Muhapuro has the dominant position.
Road working aggressively here. #T2##BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Muhapuro instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Road is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roads head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro.
A frustrated look appears on Muhapuro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Road lands with a short shot to the head.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roads head.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Road circles away.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Road throws a leg kick but Muhapuro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Road.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Road circles away.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Road swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Road tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Road throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Road drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Road lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Muhapuro manages to break the clinch.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Road misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Road.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw.
Road misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Road.
Road thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Road circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Road and pushes him back against the cage.
Road swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Muhapuro.
I think Muhapuro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Smart throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Smart misses. #CL#
Muhapuro rushes Smart and presses him up against the cage.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Smart - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart working aggressively here.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Muhapuro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Smart misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart lands a left hand. #T1#
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Smart in a clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muhapuro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smart's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Smart tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Smart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart is looking for the big counter here.
Smart takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smart tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Smart swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.#T3#
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Smart circles away.
Smart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smart tries for a takedown but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Muhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muhapuro but Muhapuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Smart keeps it at a distance.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Smart with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
A hook to the body from Smart.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart lands a body punch. #TD2#
Muhapuro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smart is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Muhapuro to the mat. Muhapuro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muhapuro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Smart is having none of it.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Muhapuro blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smart! But no joy.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. Smart shakes it off.#CL#
Smart tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smart working aggressively here.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Muhapuro is trying to break free.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.#TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smart wants to free his trapped foot but Muhapuro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Smart is controlling him
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smart thows a huge punch but Muhapuro dodges it nicely.
Smart prevents Muhapuro from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Muhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smart tries a quick counter leg kick but Muhapuro is wise to it.#CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a body shot.
Smart avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Muhapuro pushes Smart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Smart blocks it.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Smart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.#T4#
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Smart.
Muhapuro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Smart keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Smart clinches up with Muhapuro and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Muhapuro tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Smart circles away.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Smart is avoiding it.
Smart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Smart.
Smart throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smart tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Smart forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Smart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards. #BC2#
Smart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smart throws out the jab.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muhapuro or not.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smart.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Smart lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Muhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Smart digs a right hand into Muhapuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muhapuro's gas tank.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Smart working aggressively here.
Muhapuro wants to break free but Smart has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Smart prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Smart tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muhapuro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Budluvski forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budluvskis head. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro clinches.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Muhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Budluvski has the dominant position.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski is trying to force a seperation but Muhapuro has the dominant position.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro holds him up against the cage and eventually Budluvski drops back down to his feet.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro avoiding damage as Budluvski throws knees to the body. #BC#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Budluvski tries a knee to the head but Muhapuro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski is looking for a takedown.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski is pushing Muhapuro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Budluvski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhapuro smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Budluvski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land. #T3#
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budluvski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muhapuro's brow.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski throws an elbow but it misses.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Budluvski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muhapuro is pressed up against the cage. Budluvski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhapuro down to the mat. Muhapuro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro pushes Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Budluvski. #CL2#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Budluvski in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro avoids the elbow strike from Budluvski, against the cage.
Budluvski is trying to drag Muhapuro to the mat but Muhapuro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Budluvski has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski. #BC#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and presses him up against the cage.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Budluvski has the dominant position.#TD#
Budluvski jumps guard. #SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from Budluvski's guard - Muhapuro perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Budluvski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Budluvski wants to get back to striking at distance but Muhapuro won't allow it.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski working hard to break the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Budluvski gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski. #TD#
Budluvski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muhapuro wants to stand up but Budluvski is controlling him. #ES2#
Muhapuro has his feet on Budluvski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Budluvski clinches. #TD#
Budluvski drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from Budluvski's guard - Muhapuro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Budluvski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muhapuro.#CL2#
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.#T3#
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Budluvski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhapuro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range. #CL#
Budluvski forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Budluvski's efforts to push away.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro instigates a clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhapuro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro gets through Budluvski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski wants to break free but Muhapuro has control. #BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budluvski's hands.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Budluvski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muhapuro prevents it. #TD#
Budluvski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Muhapuro regains guard.

Muhapuro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC2#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Budluvski scores with a shot to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Budluvski. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Budluvski blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Budluvski looking to slow down the pace here.
Budluvski goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Budluvski.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Budluvski is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks. #BC#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Muhapuro has Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro has Budluvski pressed against the cage, preventing Budluvski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Budluvski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Budluvski is trying to pull guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muhapuro gets underhooks to prevent Budluvski's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Budluvski - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski fails to pull guard. #BC#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets a clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
A relieved looking Paul Muhapuro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 150 | Unconquered
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shipilov.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Shipilov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Shipilov's head back.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muhapuro cracks Shipilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Muhapuro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shipilov throws a big counter head kick but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
It seemed like Shipilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Shipilov slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro jabs at Shipilov's body.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Shipilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Muhapuro moved out of range.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Shipilov strikes.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shipilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Shipilov right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro wants to slow Shipilov down by chopping away at his legs.
Shipilov throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Shipilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Shipilov tries to avoid it.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Muhapuro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shipilov.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but Shipilov moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipilov's sensitive parts.
Shipilov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Shipilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Jab from Shipilov.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Shipilov blocks a leg kick.
Muhapuro lunges at Shipilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipilov's hand. #T3#
Shipilov lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Shipilov as he checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot that snaps Shipilov's head back.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov throws a head kick that Muhapuro semi-blocks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Shipilov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shipilov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Muhapuro backs off Shipilov throws a huge counter combo but Muhapuro manages to avoid it all.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Shipilov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Muhapuro finds it's way through Shipilov's defenses.
Shipilov checks a low kick from Muhapuro.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Shipilov avoids it.#T4#
Shipilov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Shipilov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but Shipilov moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro misses with a right hand
and Shipilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shipilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
A leg kick checked by Muhapuro.
As Shipilov backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Shipilov is looking for the big counter here.
Shipilov checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muhapuro blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shipilov at a distance.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shipilov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Muhapuro has got the better of the exchanges.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shipilov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Shipilov's leg but Shipilov calmly moves out of range.
Shipilov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro throws a front kick aimed at Shipilov's knee but Shipilov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shipilov scores with a jab.
Shipilov staying out of range there.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Shipilov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro. #T1#
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shipilov unleashes a big counter combination but Muhapuro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shipilov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muhapuro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shipilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Shipilov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Shipilov avoids it easily.
Shipilov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muhapuro lands a right hook to the body.
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Shipilov checks it.
A low kick from Muhapuro is predictable there
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Shipilov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhapuro's hands.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Shipilov checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro. #T2#
Shipilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro with a jab.
Shipilov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Shipilov seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Muhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Shipilov checks it.
Shipilov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.#T3#
Jab by Muhapuro.
Shipilov throws a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro throws a front kick aimed at Shipilov's knee but Shipilov avoids it well.
Shipilov throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shipilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shipilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Shipilov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Shipilov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Muhapuro.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Shipilov slaps the foot to one side.
Shipilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Shipilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Shipilov lands a head shot.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov throws a counter combo.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shipilov! But no joy.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shipilov counters with a nice body shot.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Shipilov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Muhapuro swings for the body but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time.
Shipilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
A left lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipilov's sensitive parts.
Shipilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro tries to score with a low kick but Shipilov moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Shipilov's shoulder, as Shipilov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shipilov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shipilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target.
As Muhapuro backs off Shipilov throws a huge counter combo but Muhapuro manages to avoid it all.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Shipilov. That snapped Muhapuro's head back.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Muhapuro to the canvas! Shipilov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
Our winner, Sergey Shipilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Bird slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Bird forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Bird jumps guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro connects with the punch.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro 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.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#T1#
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Muhapuro pushes Bird off and scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided it.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro is looking to score with low kicks.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
letting Bird counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bird pushes Muhapuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro works on Bird's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bird cracks Muhapuro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Muhapuro.
Bird avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Bird off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Muhapuro scores with a spinning back kick!
Muhapuro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bird is able to avoid easily.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Some bone on bone action there as Bird checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bird blocks a jab.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Bird is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muhapuro's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bird prevents Muhapuro from standing back up.
Bird slows the pace down in half guard.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him #T4##SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhapuro defends it well.
Bird is looking to advance position but Muhapuro won't allow it. #ES#
Muhapuro kicks off Bird and gets to his feet.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that Bird ducks under and follows up with a left that Bird also avoids with ease.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into Muhapuro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bird stops Muhapuro from standing up.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.#ES#
Muhapuro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bird blocking some punches. #TD2#
Bird jumps guard and drags Muhapuro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro tries to stand but Bird is controlling from the bottom.
Bird looking to control.
Bird has a closed guard, preventing Muhapuro from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Muhapuro stands and steps away. Bird gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a leg kick but Bird moves out of range and Muhapuro only half commits.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Muhapuro and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Muhapuro tries to keep at a distance but Bird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Bird tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#TD2#
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhapuro is aware though and is defending well.
Muhapuro wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Muhapuro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muhapuro punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Bird shoots in and gets a takedown into Muhapuro's guard.#ES#
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bird is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muhapuro to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.#T4#
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Bird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muhapuro can pounce on him.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bird looks for a takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muhapuro rather than just go for the knockout.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro stalks Bird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bird's face. Bird staggers backwards, shaken.
Bird goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird looks for a takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Bird walks into a jab.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bird drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro leaves Bird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muhapuro wants to slow Bird down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Bird saw it coming and moves away.
Muhapuro thumps Bird with a low kick.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muhapuro connects with a jab.
Muhapuro jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
As Bird backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro sets himself, and Bird steps forward looking for the clinch! Muhapuro avoids it this time.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Muhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Muhapuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muhapuro scores with a jab.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Muhapuro as Bird shoots in.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bird crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muhapuro - the referee stops the clock and Bird gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muhapuro. Bird manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Bird has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro. #TD2#
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Muhapuro stands up from guard. Let's bang!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Dallas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Dallas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
And Dallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Muhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dallas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. Dallas shakes it off.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muhapuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A low kick from Muhapuro misses #CL2#
and Dallas counters by clinching up.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dallas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dallas is trying to stall.
Dallas tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Dallas.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Dallas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dallas goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Muhapuro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dallas scrambles back to his feet.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
Dallas throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro lunges at Dallas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dallas's hand.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dallas's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro tries to score with a low kick but Dallas moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dallas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dallas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Dallas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Muhapuro cracks Dallas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Muhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dallas checks a leg kick nicely.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhapuro throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
Dallas lands a glancing blow to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Dallas misses with a hook.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Jab by Muhapuro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Dallas as he checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muhapuro.
Dallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dallas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Muhapuro is predictable there
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dallas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dallas checks it well.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dallas can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dallas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
Dallas checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dallas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Dallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dallas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Muhapuro - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dallas! But no joy.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dallas.
Muhapuro cracks Dallas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Dallas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a one two! Dallas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Dallas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro tries to work over Dallas's front leg with a kick but Dallas checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dallas! But no joy.
Muhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dallas is out of range.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Dallas blocks the low kick.
Dallas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro sets himself, and Dallas steps forward looking for the clinch! Muhapuro avoids it this time.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Dallas avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro jabs at Dallas's body.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Dallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dallass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Dallas didn't see that one coming.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dallas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dallas's hands.
Dallas blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Muhapuro misses the jab.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dallas sizes up Muhapuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas slips under a jab.
Dallas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Dallas.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Dallas's leg. Dallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Dallas blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dallas. That did some damage!
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dallas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dallas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dallas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Dallas takes one to the side of the head.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Dallas saw it coming and moves away.
Dallas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Dallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Dallas didn't see that one coming.
Muhapuro misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
A clash of legs there as Dallas blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Muhapuro misses
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dallas has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro.
Dallas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
Dallas wants to stall.
Dallas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
A right hook to the body lands for Muhapuro.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dallas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dallas tries to stall but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Dallas.
Dallas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muhapuro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dallas can turn it around.
Dallas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
Dallas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas. #TD2#
Dallas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Muhapuro is trying to keep an underhook but Dallas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Muhapuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dallas misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
Dallas throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dallas slips under a jab.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dallas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dallas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dallas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dallas slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas avoids a kick to the body.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Dallas slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
A little jabbing left from Dallas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Dallas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dallas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dallas blocking some punches.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Dallas.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Dallas blocks it.
Dallas lands with a left to the head.
Dallas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhapuro smiles and moves away.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Our winner, Paul Muhapuro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Muhapuro misses with a hook
and Lund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro looks to land a left hand but Lund moved out of range nicely.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Muhapuro. #CL2#
Muhapuro clinches.
Lund swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muhapuro's defenses. #BC#
Lund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro sizes up Lund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Lund avoids a kick to the body.
Lund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muhapuro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Muhapuro cracks Lund with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Lund pushes him off.
Lund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Lund was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lund. Muhapuro shrugs it off though.
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the head.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lund blocks a leg kick.
Lund blocks a low kick nicely.
Lund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lund. #T2##CL2#
Muhapuro darts in and clinches Lund up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Lund's head.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Lund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Lund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muhapuro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muhapuro feints and then cracks Lund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lund down.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Muhapuro just manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Muhapuro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muhapuro.
Danga de danga de dang - Muhapuro scores with a four punch combination!
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
letting Lund counter with a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with the combination. #T3#
Lund walks into a straight right hand from Muhapuro.
Lund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Lund's front leg but catches the back leg as Lund tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Muhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Lund lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lund wants to break free but Muhapuro has control.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Lund avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage. #BC#
Lund manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Lund's leg. Lund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro throws a jab when Lund was well out of range.
Lund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lund digs a good body shot into Muhapuro's ribs.
Lund slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
As Muhapuro backs away, Lund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a right hand
and Lund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Lund off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro misses with a combination
and Lund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund counters with a body kick.
A jab from Muhapuro finds it's way through Lund's defenses.
Lund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Lund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muhapuro misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lund appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Muhapuro lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Lund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Muhapuro coming out on top.
Lund tries a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it.#T1#
Lund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro stalks Lund and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lund's face. Lund staggers backwards, shaken.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Lund was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muhapuro.
Lund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lund.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Lund moves away and avoids it.
Lund tried to counter with a leg kick but Muhapuro avoided it.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lund. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro throws a front kick aimed at Lund's knee but Lund avoids it well.
Muhapuro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lund misses.
Muhapuro works Lund's body with a nice hook.
Muhapuro thuds his right hand into Lund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lund moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a leg kick
and Lund counters with a thumping low kick.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lund throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Lund slips the punch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Lund circles away and keeps his distance.
Lund appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lund is out of range and Muhapuro settles back down.
Lund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lund avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Lund throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Lund.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lund misses with a looping left.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that Lund ducks under and follows up with a left that Lund also avoids with ease.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Lund's head but Lund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Good work by Lund as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Muhapuro connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Lund.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Lund throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Lund.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhapuro blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Lund's leg. Lund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a series of punches but Lund moves out of range.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot that snaps Lund's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Lund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro wants to slow Lund down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Muhapuro misses
and Lund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lund catches Muhapuro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lund lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lund.
Lund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Lund was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Lund moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Lund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Lund is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs.
A low kick from Muhapuro is predictable there
and Lund counters with a good low kick that Muhapuro was not able to check. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Lund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Lund counters with a quick kick to the body but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lund tried to counter with a leg kick but Muhapuro avoided it.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lund lands the left hand.
Lund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muhapuro is looking to chop away at Lund's legs.
Lund is looking to counter punch.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lund.
Lund scores with a jab to the head.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Lund checks it
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lund counter with a right hand.
Aaron Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lund slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Lund takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Lund finds it's target.
Lund throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lund checks it well.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muhapuro misses with a double jab
and Lund counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Lund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lund checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lund misses with an uppercut.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
Lund with the inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro throws out a leg kick but Lund moves out of range and Muhapuro only half commits.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a right hand
and Lund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Lund with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro scores with the left hand. Lund knows he should have avoided that one.
Lund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Lund counters with a body kick that stops Muhapuro in his tracks momentarily.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Lund appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a few strikes there.
Lund walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Lund.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lund is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Lund.
Well Muhapuro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SFL 132 | Atunes vs Moore
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Kulik misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Kulik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulik. That snapped Muhapuro's head back.
Kulik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Muhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro tries to bum rush Kulik with a series of wild strikes but Kulik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulik slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Nice straight punches there by Kulik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulik.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik lands with a nice body kick.
Kulik scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Kulik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kulik.
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
Kulik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulik scores with a kick to the body.
Kulik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Kulik.
A punch combination from Kulik misses.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulik, as that shot connected. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Kulik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulik is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Kulik ducked under it nicely.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Kulik lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Kulik.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kulik.
Kulik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulik tries to land a front kick but Muhapuro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulik looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Muhapuro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulik misses with a leg kick
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Kulik misses with a head kick.
Kulik throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Muhapuro counters with a nice right hand that sends Kulik toppling to the canvas! Kulik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Muhapuro finish him?!#ROC2#Kulik is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro misses with a hook
enabling Kulik to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulik has time to react.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulik looks to land a combination. Muhapuro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Kulik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Kulik avoids it with no problem.
Kulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulik thuds his right hand into Muhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muhapuro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kulik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Muhapuro will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Kulik's leg but Kulik calmly moves out of range.
Kulik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulik misses with a kick to the body.
Kulik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro slips a jab from Kulik.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Kulik.
Kulik throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.#KD2#
Muhapuro lands a big uppercut and Kulik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kulik looks OK. Muhapuro waves Kulik back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik scores with a nice body kick.
Kulik misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a counter combo.
Kulik lands a really nice looking cross but Muhapuro seems unphased.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kulik lands an overhand right.
Kulik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kulik throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Kulik.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Kulik avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kulik counter with a right hand.
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
Muhapuro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulik thinking. #T2#
Kulik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulik swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kulik! Muhapuro lets Kulik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Kulik scores with a head kick. Muhapuro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muhapuro works Kulik's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Kulik.
Kulik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muhapuro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
Kulik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kulik.#T3#
Kulik cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Kulik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Kulik misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Muhapuro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kulik has got the better of the exchanges.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.#KD2#
Muhapuro lands a big right hand that sends Kulik crashing to the mat! Muhapuro stays standing though and waves Kulik back to his feet!
Kulik looks to land a combination but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Kulik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a fast counter high kick but Kulik manages to duck under it in time.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kulik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Kulik throws a right hand that Muhapuro ducks under and follows up with a left that Muhapuro also avoids with ease.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Kulik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muhapuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulik gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Muhapuro gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kulik is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
A very excited looking Paul Muhapuro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 127 | New Years Massacre
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Muhapuro saw it coming and moves away. #KD#
Muhapuro lands a left and a right that send Sole crashing to the mat, dazed. Muhapuro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Sole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Muhapuro down.
Sole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sole throws the kick towards the body but Muhapuro avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Sole swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Sole throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Sole wants to slow Muhapuro down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
Sole looks for the body kick but Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
Sole throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
Sole works the jab nicely.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Sole lands with a cross.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Sole misses
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muhapuro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Sole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sole throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a quick counter head kick but Sole was just out of range.
Muhapuro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Sole flicks out a counter leg kick but Muhapuro steps away.
Sole dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
Muhapuro blocks a leg kick.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Muhapuro blocks the low kick.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole lands with an uppercut that bounces Muhapuro off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sole! But no joy.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole staying out of range there.#T3#
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole wants to slow Muhapuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sole throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Sole.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muhapuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole lunges at Muhapuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muhapuro's hand.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Muhapuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Muhapuro tries to avoid it.
Sole with a jab.
Good work by Muhapuro as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Sole thuds his right hand into Muhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Muhapuro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Sole delivers a nice body kick.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole misses with the body kick
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Sole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muhapuro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Sole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muhapuro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Muhapuro gets a clinch.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sole wants to slow Muhapuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sole throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole moves forwards but Muhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole throws a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.#T1#
Muhapuro throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole staying out of range there.
Sole defending well as Muhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro throws a one two combo.
Sole throws a poor cross that misses
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole connects with a right hand. Muhapuro shakes it off.
Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Muhapuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Sole lunges at Muhapuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muhapuro's hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole lands a jab to the head.
Sole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muhapuro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sole with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sole digs a good hook to Muhapuro's body.
Muhapuro blocks a low kick nicely.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
Sole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Sole.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Muhapuro's defenses.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sole with a nice cross.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Sole slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Sole is looking to slow Muhapuro down with leg kicks.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Sole.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole.
Muhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Muhapuro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sole thows a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole cracks Muhapuro with an open hand slap.
Muhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Sole misses.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Muhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro takes one to the chin there.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
Sole misses with a lunging right hand
and Muhapuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sole misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Sole throws a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Sole misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro avoids a kick to the body.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole lands a right hook to the body.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muhapuro in his tracks.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Sole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhapuro momentarily.
Sole throws a low kick, looking for Muhapuro's leg but Muhapuro calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sole misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sole 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.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Sole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muhapuro doesn't seem phased though.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sole lunges at Muhapuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muhapuro's hand.
That kick from Sole tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Sole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro walks into a stiff left hand from Sole.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Muhapuro's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Sole misses the target.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muhapuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sole throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sole digs a good hook to Muhapuro's body.
Sole throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Sole throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sole misses with a leg kick
and Muhapuro counters with a nice body shot.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Sole.
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muhapuro is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Sole throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole lands a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Sole.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Sole lands with a cross.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sole, as that shot connected.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro throws a big counter combination but Sole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muhapuro is able to avoid easily.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sole misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sole 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
Belport misses with a looping left.
Belport staying out of range there.
Belport lands with a cross.
Belport misses with an uppercut
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Belport throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Muhapuro.
Belport misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bitor Belport has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Belport there.#CL2#
Belport pushes Muhapuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Belport.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Muhapuro. #T1#
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Muhapuro. #ROC#Belport is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Belport is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhapuro finish him?
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belport seems to have recovered his senses.
Muhapuro pushes Belport back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belport misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Muhapuro.
The referee calls for Belport to work.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belport blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belport lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Belport's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Belport drops to his knees and Muhapuro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 115 | Lancaster vs Lund
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Ziyaeddin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ziyaeddin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Amir Ziyaeddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Ziyaeddin's head but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro misses with a jab to the body
and Ziyaeddin counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziyaeddin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziyaeddin under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziyaeddin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muhapuro to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Ziyaeddin's head back.
Muhapuro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.#TD#
Ziyaeddin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Muhapuro kicks Ziyaeddin off and gets to his feet.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziyaeddin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.#T1#
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziyaeddin. Ziyaeddin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ziyaeddin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Ziyaeddin checks it.
Ziyaeddin attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Ziyaeddin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhapuro's waist but Muhapuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziyaeddin off to one side.
Ziyaeddin ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Ziyaeddin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziyaeddin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziyaeddin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Ziyaeddin slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziyaeddin or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhapuro, which made it look bad.
Ziyaeddin throws a combination. Muhapuro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Muhapuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziyaeddin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziyaeddin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziyaeddin lands a jab to Muhapuro's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziyaeddin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Jab, jab by Muhapuro - just one landing.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Nice body punch from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziyaeddin is defended easily by Muhapuro.
A nice side step and Muhapuro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro tests Ziyaeddin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Ziyaeddin avoids it easily.
It looks like Ziyaeddin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Muhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziyaeddin on the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro throws a front kick that sends Ziyaeddin stumbling back into the cage.
Ziyaeddin is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Ziyaeddin jumps back.
Muhapuro misses with the combination.
Ziyaeddin throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Ziyaeddin tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Ziyaeddin jumps back.
Muhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziyaeddin.
A jab from Muhapuro finds it's way through Ziyaeddin's defenses.
Muhapuro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ziyaeddin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ziyaeddin shoots in looking for a takedown. Muhapuro tries to sprawl out of it but Ziyaeddin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziyaeddin swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ziyaeddin throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Ziyaeddin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muhapuro digs a good body shot into Ziyaeddin's ribs.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro is looking to slow Ziyaeddin down with leg kicks.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ziyaeddin fails with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ziyaeddin misses.
Muhapuro thumps Ziyaeddin with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziyaeddin's head.
Ziyaeddin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ziyaeddin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhapuro doesn't seem bothered though.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziyaeddin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziyaeddin's head.
Ziyaeddin takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziyaeddin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Ziyaeddin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ziyaeddin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Muhapuro.
Ziyaeddin throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a body kick.
Ziyaeddin misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Ziyaeddin scores with a hook.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Ziyaeddin takes the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Ziyaeddin working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ziyaeddin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziyaeddin lands with a light punch inside.
Ziyaeddin blocking some punches.
Ziyaeddin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Ziyaeddin blocks it.
Ziyaeddin blocking some punches.
Ziyaeddin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ziyaeddin prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ziyaeddin struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Ziyaeddin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Ziyaeddin manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Ziyaeddin's head but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ziyaeddin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziyaeddin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Ziyaeddin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziyaeddin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziyaeddin. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziyaeddin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Ziyaeddin ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziyaeddin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ziyaeddin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ziyaeddin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ziyaeddin fails to land. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Ziyaeddin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Ziyaeddin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ziyaeddin checks a leg kick nicely.
Ziyaeddin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and moves away.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziyaeddin. That did some damage!
Ziyaeddin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muhapuro as he jumps to the side.
Ziyaeddin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro feints and then cracks Ziyaeddin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ziyaeddin down.
Muhapuro catches Ziyaeddin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Ziyaeddin lands a nice shot that snaps Muhapuro's head back.
Ziyaeddin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muhapuro can pounce on him. #T3#
Ziyaeddin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muhapuro. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
Ziyaeddin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziyaeddin backing away here, and Muhapuro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Muhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ziyaeddin in his tracks.
Ziyaeddin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Ziyaeddin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muhapuro bucks up and tries to throw Ziyaeddin off but instead Ziyaeddin has got his back!
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4##SUB#
Ziyaeddin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Muhapuro is defending well though. Ziyaeddin let's go of the attempt for now.#ES2#
Muhapuro manages to escape to his feet.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ziyaeddin shoots in looking for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziyaeddin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ziyaeddin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin throws a right and a left that Muhapuro avoids nicely.
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziyaeddin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro looks for the body kick but Ziyaeddin saw that one coming.
Muhapuro throws a front kick that sends Ziyaeddin stumbling back into the cage.
Ziyaeddin misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Ziyaeddin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Ziyaeddin avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Ziyaeddin moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro scores with a leg kick.
Ziyaeddin is looking to clinch but Muhapuro is avoiding it.
Ziyaeddin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
No joy there for Muhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ziyaeddin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ziyaeddin misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziyaeddin looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro tries to score with a low kick but Ziyaeddin moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Ziyaeddin fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
Donk. Ziyaeddin catches Muhapuro right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Ziyaeddin needs to keep his hands up - Muhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziyaeddin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin blocks a jab.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziyaeddin's sensitive parts.
Ziyaeddin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muhapuro!
Ziyaeddin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziyaeddin. That did some damage!
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziyaeddin.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Good exchange - Muhapuro coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziyaeddin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Ziyaeddin rushes Muhapuro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ziyaeddin goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ziyaeddin swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Ziyaeddin's leg. Ziyaeddin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Ziyaeddin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Ziyaeddin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Ziyaeddin avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Ziyaeddin moved out of range.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin walks into a left hand.
Amir Ziyaeddin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziyaeddin checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhapuro misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Muhapuro as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Muhapuro.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a shot to the body. #T3#
A slow jab from Ziyaeddin misses its intended target.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Ziyaeddin.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro thuds his right hand into Ziyaeddin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziyaeddin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziyaeddin's head.
Ziyaeddin tries for a takedown but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziyaeddin looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro jabs at Ziyaeddin's body.
Ziyaeddin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziyaeddin misses with the combination.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro thumps Ziyaeddin with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to land a combination but Ziyaeddin avoids it well. #T4#
Ziyaeddin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
Ziyaeddin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ziyaeddin throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Ziyaeddin avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziyaeddin. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziyaeddin lands a glancing blow to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziyaeddin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro scores with a hook.
Ziyaeddin just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ziyaeddin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Ziyaeddin misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
A cross from Muhapuro lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muhapuro 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Our winner, Paul Muhapuro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 109 | Quantam Collision
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Muhapuro pushes Wojcik up against the cage in a clinch.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the head.
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
Wojcik blocks the elbow strike.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhapuro avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Wojcik.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Muhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wojcik. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojcik.
Muhapuro looks winded!
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhapuros head.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik blocking some punches.
Wojcik tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik crunches a lovely knee into Muhapuro's ribcage.
Wojcik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojcik pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Wojcik lands a good knee to the midsection. Muhapuro won't want to take too many of those.
Wojcik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muhapuro's face.
Muhapuro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhapuro avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Wojcik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojcik scores a nice knee to the body.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro pushes Wojcik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muhapuro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wojcik scores a nice knee to the body.
Muhapuro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Wojcik.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the head.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wojcik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wojcik lands a nice knee to the body.
Wojcik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhapuros head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Wojcik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wojcik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Nice uppercut there from Wojcik.
Wojcik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Wojcik thuds a left hand into Muhapuro's body.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wojcik, as that shot connected.
Wojcik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Muhapuro is rocked!
Muhapuro is breathing heavily.
Wojcik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wojcik misses with a two punch combination.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body. Muhapuro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wojcik's corner calls for a 1-2. Wojcik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wojcik swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Wojcik cracks a nice hook into Muhapuro's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Wojcik there.
Muhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Wojcik finish him?
Wojcik is looking to wear down Muhapuro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
Muhapuro seems to have recovered his senses.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro. #KD#
Wojcik cracks Muhapuro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Muhapuro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wojcik finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Wojcik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wojcik throws a big counter combination but Muhapuro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Muhapuro looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wojcik lands a right hand from hell, dropping Muhapuro. Wojcik pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: SFL 102 | Nemesis
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Lancaster lands a big shot that drops Muhapuro! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Muhapuro is working an open guard so Lancaster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lancaster throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks. #T1#
Lancaster takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Muhapuro's cut even more.
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Lancaster counters with a right hand that sends Muhapuro tumbling to the canvas! Can Lancaster finish him? He dives into Muhapuro's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Muhapuro is rocked!#ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lancaster is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Muhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Muhapuro with a big uppercut! Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Muhapuro to the mat! Muhapuro covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Monto moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monto. Monto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monto.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Muhapuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Monto right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhapuro is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Muhapuro circles away and we're back to standing.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Monto moved out of range.
Monto tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Muhapuro as Monto shoots in.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Monto moves out of range.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Monto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD#
Monto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Muhapuro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monto.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Muhapuro.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muhapuro as he jumps to the side.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monto on the side of the head.
Monto blocks a jab.
Monto tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Monto dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Monto's head.
Muhapuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro lands an elbow that stopped Monto in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Monto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muhapuro to keep the fight standing.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muhapuro lands a damaging elbow.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Monto is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Muhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Muhapuro lands an elbow just above Monto 's eye. #ROC2#Monto is rocked!
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Oh Monto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muhapuro pushes Monto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a big uppercut that drops Monto! More strikes from Muhapuro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Monto lies dazed against the cage as Muhapuro celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Muhapuro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Muhapuro - just one landing.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Muhapuro looking to stall. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Edwards blocks a jab.
Muhapuro wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Nice shot by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a right hand
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards cracks Muhapuro with an open hand slap.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards misses with a body 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!
Muhapuro looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muhapuro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Muhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Muhapuro saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards leaning against his opponent.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Edwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muhapuro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muhapuro or not.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muhapuro looks winded!
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards lands a shot to the body.
Edwards lands a body shot. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands a left hand.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Edwards tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edwards seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Edwards is leaning against Muhapuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Edwards throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Muhapuro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Muhapuro.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Muhapuro sees coming a mile off.
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Muhapuro forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Ife Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Edwards.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #T1#
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards works on Muhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Muhapuro misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Edwards.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muhapuro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Muhapuro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Muhapuro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards jabs at Muhapuro's body.
Edwards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhapuro.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Muhapuro lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Edwards down.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Muhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Muhapuro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Muhapuro if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muhapuro is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muhapuro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro thumps Edwards with a low kick.#T4#
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muhapuro at a distance.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Muhapuro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Muhapuro.
Edwards works on Muhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Edwards as the two fighters clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Muhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards presses Muhapuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Muhapuro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Edwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the head.
Muhapuro cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Muhapuro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
A short right from Edwards.
Muhapuro misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muhapuro. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards jabs at Muhapuro's body.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edwards tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Edwards jumps back.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Muhapuro tries to clinch
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards scores with a jab.
Edwards swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ife Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFL 75 | Simon vs River
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro swinging wildly here.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Wojcik moves away
and Wojcik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
Wojcik blocks an elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhapuro avoids it.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Wojcik pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhapuro. #T1#
Wojcik throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muhapuro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wojcik's brow.
Wojcik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhapuro is defending well for now.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Wojcik blocking some punches.
Muhapuro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro.
Wojcik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Muhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhapuro avoids the damage to the body.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the head but Muhapuro blocks with his arms.
Wojcik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a body shot.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muhapuro throws an elbow but misses.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Muhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhapuro avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro stalling against the cage.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik is working Muhapuro over against the cage.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.#T4#
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro digs a right hand into Wojcik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wojcik's gas tank.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
Muhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhapuro is defending well for now.
Wojcik avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Muhapuro to work.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhapuro avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Wojcik tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wojcik's defenses.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wojcik throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wojcik checks a leg kick.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wojcik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Wojcik's leg. Wojcik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muhapuro cracks Wojcik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a double jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Wojcik.
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Wojcik's shoulder, as Wojcik tries to avoid the shot.
Wojcik misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Wojcik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wojcik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Muhapuro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wojcik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wojcik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wojcik with a nice cross.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Wojcik jumps back.
Wojcik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Wojcik circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro. #CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Wojcik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojcik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muhapuro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wojcik lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Muhapuro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhapuro is defending well for now.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik blocking some punches.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Wojcik misses with a knee to the head.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.
Wojcik scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a knee strike.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik lands with a right to the head.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muhapuro lands an elbow that stopped Wojcik in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro pushes Wojcik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wojcik is breathing heavily.
Wojcik avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Wojcik lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Wojcik avoids it.
Wojcik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wojcik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wojcik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Wojcik.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Wojcik looks to land a combination. Muhapuro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wojcik lands a jab to the head.
Wojcik misses with a body shot.
Wojcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Wojcik wants to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro pushes him away.
Wojcik misses the jab.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro connects with the punch.
Wojcik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wojcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Muhapuro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wojcik eats them both and turns towards Muhapuro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wojcik throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a double jab
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro keeps Wojcik at a distance using the push kick.
Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
Nice cross by Wojcik.
Wojcik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Muhapuro backs off Wojcik throws a huge counter combo but Muhapuro manages to avoid it all.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wojcik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Wojcik.
Wojcik blocks the body kick.
Wojcik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking body kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Wojcik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muhapuro.
Wojcik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhapuro.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws out a leg kick but Wojcik moves out of range and Muhapuro only half commits.
Muhapuro sets himself, and Wojcik steps forward looking for the clinch! Muhapuro avoids it this time.
Wojcik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro lands with a cross. #T3#
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Wojcik down.
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik looks to land a combination. Muhapuro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Wojcik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wojcik misses with a hook.
Wojcik cracks Muhapuro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Wojcik checks a low kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro. #T4#
Wojcik lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro with a jab.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wojcik avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wojcik.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wojcik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Wojcik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a body shot.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muhapuro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryszard Wojcik.
I think Muhapuro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muhapuro misses the body punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
We've been informed that Moore has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Muhapuro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Moore takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Muhapuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Muhapuro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore flicks out a counter leg kick but Muhapuro steps away.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moore misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Moore.
Moore moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore checks a low kick from Muhapuro.#T1#
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore lands a head kick. Muhapuro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Muhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Moore. #CL#
Muhapuro has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but Muhapuro keeps him there for the moment.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Muhapuro has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Muhapuro tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moore's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Moore throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Muhapuro counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore misses with a hook
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Muhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Moore.#BC2#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Muhapuro's defenses.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro is looking to land body kicks.
Moore replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Muhapuro blocks it well.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Muhapuro off the cage and back into range.
Moore misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily. #T4#
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Muhapuro is out of range.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Muhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Nice straight punches there by Muhapuro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
And Muhapuro counters with a quick kick to the body but Moore blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.#CL#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro is controlling him.
Moore is trying to push Muhapuro away but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Muhapuro.
Moore is trying to push Muhapuro away but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Muhapuro won't allow it.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro is controlling him.
Moore blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Moore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. #T1#
Moore misses with a leg kick
and Muhapuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore cracks Muhapuro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muhapuro.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Muhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Muhapuro has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhapuro.
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muhapuro.
Moore wants to break free but Muhapuro has control.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro. #BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Moore.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Moore checks a low kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Muhapuro is wise to it.#T3#
Muhapuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore counters with a body kick.
Moore tried to score with a low kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Moore.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws a leg kick that misses.
Moore tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muhapuro's knee momentarily.
Muhapuro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Moore. #T4#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muhapuro is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Muhapuro blocks the low kick.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Moore - just one landing.
Muhapuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muhapuro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Muhapuro off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Muhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Good work by Muhapuro as he checks the leg kick.
Moore stuns Muhapuro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muhapuro lands the left hand.
Moore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moore digs a good hook to Muhapuro's body.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Muhapuro as he connects with a hook.
Muhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Moore.
Muhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Moore is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs. #T1#
Muhapuro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muhapuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
A quick step to the side and Muhapuro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore with the inside leg kick.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Muhapuro misses.
Moore tried to score with a low kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Moore digs a good hook to Muhapuro's body. #T2#
Moore walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore throws a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it.
A shot to the body from Muhapuro misses
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Muhapuro was not able to check.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moore lands with a straight right. Muhapuro didn't see that one coming.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muhapuro in his tracks.
Moore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Moore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore feints a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro thumps Moore with a low kick.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Muhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
A low kick lands for Moore.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses the body punch
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muhapuro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Muhapuro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Muhapuro.
I think Muhapuro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Muhapuro!

Event: SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Brown misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Brown throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Muhapuro there.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Muhapuro.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Muhapuro won't allow it.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Muhapuro has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Muhapuro keeps him there for the moment.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muhapuro gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muhapuro keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Muhapuro lands a right hook to the body.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Muhapuro looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Muhapuro just gets out of the way.
Muhapuro thumps Brown with a low kick.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Brown is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Muhapuro pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a kick to the body
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro wants to counter with a clinch but Brown pushes him away.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muhapuro! Brown lets Muhapuro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muhapuro is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Muhapuro looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Muhapuro connects with a body shot.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muhapuro.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Brown avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Muhapuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Muhapuro.#T1#
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Brown counters with a quick kick to the body but Muhapuro blocks it.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Muhapuro connects with a nice looking jab.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhapuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhapuro is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muhapuro.#T2#
Brown connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown wants to break free but Muhapuro has control. #BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown lands the left hand.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro throws a shot to the body.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Muhapuro looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Brown misses.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Muhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muhapuro pushes Brown away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Muhapuro pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muhapuro has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muhapuro is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muhapuro has his back to the cage.
Muhapuro keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muhapuro is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muhapuro has his back to the cage.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muhapuro punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Muhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
As Muhapuro looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Muhapuro just gets out of the way.
Muhapuro scores with a body shot. #T3#
Muhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Muhapuro lands with a nice body kick.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Brown.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muhapuro! Brown lets Muhapuro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro with a jab.
Brown walks into a jab.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Muhapuro cracks Brown with an open hand slap.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!

Event: PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Rees Mogg.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rees Mogg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Rees Mogg's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhapuro with a nice cross.
Muhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rees Mogg to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rees Mogg's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rees Mogg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rees Mogg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhapuro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Rees Mogg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rees Mogg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Jab by Muhapuro.
A shot to the body from Muhapuro misses
and Rees Mogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to Rees Mogg's body.
Muhapuro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muhapuro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rees Mogg checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rees Mogg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Rees Mogg down. #CL#
Muhapuro pushes Rees Mogg up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muhapuro is pushing Rees Mogg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhapuro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rees Mogg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg throws an elbow but it misses.
Rees Mogg blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro slowing the pace effectively.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rees Mogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro defending well as Rees Mogg loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Muhapuro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rees Mogg looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Rees Mogg misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rees Mogg. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro is looking to wear down Rees Mogg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rees Mogg. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rees Moggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Rees Mogg is out of range.
Rees Mogg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Rees Mogg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rees Mogg just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rees Mogg misses the target.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro connects with a body shot that sends Rees Mogg's belly button to the back.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that misses
enabling Rees Mogg to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rees Mogg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muhapuro cracks Rees Mogg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Rees Mogg misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Rees Mogg misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro dodges the punch combination from Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rees Mogg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro jabs Rees Mogg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Rees Mogg's leg. Rees Mogg is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Muhapuro forces Rees Mogg back against the cage and clinches.
Rees Mogg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Rees Mogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rees Mogg prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands.
Muhapuro lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Rees Mogg throws an elbow that misses.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Rees Mogg pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rees Mogg breaks the clinch.
Rees Mogg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muhapuro counters with a good, hard body kick but Rees Mogg shrugs it off.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro connects with a single shot there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rees Mogg lands a head shot.
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhapuro scores with the left hand. Rees Mogg knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Rees Mogg blocks the leg kick.
Rees Mogg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rees Mogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rees Mogg throws out the jab.
Rees Mogg throws a big shot that misses.
Rees Mogg cracks a nice hook into Muhapuro's ribs.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rees Mogg moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rees Mogg! But no joy.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muhapuro lands a front kick.
Muhapuro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rees Mogg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with Rees Mogg against the cage.
Rees Mogg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rees Mogg can do to turn this around?
Rees Mogg gets through Muhapuro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rees Mogg lands a right hand.
Rees Mogg lands with a right to the head.
Rees Mogg tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Rees Mogg back against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rees Mogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a shot to the body.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro is pushing Rees Mogg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Rees Mogg can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Rees Mogg checks it.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Rees Mogg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rees Mogg manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rees Mogg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Muhapuro.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Rees Mogg sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
A lazy left from Muhapuro finds it's target.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Muhapuro lands.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rees Mogg circles away.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Rees Mogg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Rees Mogg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacob Rees Mogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rees Mogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro lands a shot to the body.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg blocks an uppercut.
Rees Mogg blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands. #T3#
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rees Mogg is keeping busy.
Muhapuro looking to slow down the pace here.
Muhapuro seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rees Mogg is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rees Mogg fails to land.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch but Rees Mogg improves position.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Rees Mogg misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees Mogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rees Mogg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Muhapuro dodges an elbow strike from Rees Mogg.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Rees Mogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rees Mogg lands a right hand.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Jacob Rees Mogg spoke after the fight, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: PANDA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Wojcik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wojcik on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
and Wojcik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Muhapuro coming out on top.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lunges at Wojcik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wojcik's hand.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wojcik misses with a hook.
Muhapuro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wojcik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Muhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro pushes Wojcik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Muhapuro to work.
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro gets through Wojcik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojcik.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Wojcik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Muhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wojcik up against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhapuros head.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not.
Wojcik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhapuro avoids it.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik misses with some punches.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Muhapuro.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro stalling.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro is struggling to control the position.
Wojcik pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch but Wojcik improves position.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the head but Muhapuro blocks with his arms.
Muhapuro just leaning against Wojcik, taking a breather.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhapuro is defending well for now.
Wojcik tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro slowing the pace effectively.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Wojcik down.
Wojcik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
Wojcik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muhapuro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wojcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Muhapuro has Wojcik up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik gets through Muhapuro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Wojcik misses with some punches. #T1#
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Wojcik crunches a lovely knee into Muhapuro's ribcage.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojcik.
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojcik lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik lands with a light punch inside.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik. #T2#
Wojcik lands a knee to the body.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhapuro avoids it.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojcik.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhapuro is defending well for now.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Muhapuro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wojcik lands a nice knee to the body.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muhapuro misses with some punches. #T3#
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muhapuro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Wojcik misses with a knee to the head.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhapuro avoids it.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looking to stall.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Wojcik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muhapuro.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhapuros head.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Wojcik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhapuro avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik'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.#R3#
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Wojcik.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojcik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Wojcik loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik defending well as Muhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Wojcik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muhapuro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wojcik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muhapuro scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Wojcik with a jab.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Wojcik blocks a jab.#T1#
Muhapuro works Wojcik's body with a nice hook.
Wojcik slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Wojcik throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Wojcik blocks a low kick nicely.
Wojcik lands the left hand.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Wojcik moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Wojcik counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wojcik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.#T2#
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojcik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wojcik throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wojcik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wojcik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muhapuro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wojcik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wojcik walks into a straight right hand from Muhapuro.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Wojcik throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Muhapuro crashing down! Muhapuro tries to stagger back to his feet but Wojcik just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Muhapuro asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!
Ryszard Wojcik is the new middleweight champion!

Event: PANDA 56
Date: Dec 07, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Beukeboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beukeboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro cracks Beukeboom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro defending well as Beukeboom loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
Muhapuro stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
I was talking to Beukeboom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beukeboom tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro. #T1#
Muhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beukeboom lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beukeboom.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
A nice left hand lands by Beukeboom.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beukeboom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Muhapuro pushes Beukeboom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Beukeboom.
Muhapuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beukeboom's efforts to push away.
Beukeboom misses with some punches. #T2#
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro pushes Beukeboom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Muhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beukeboom.
Muhapuro works on Beukeboom's body with a couple of short punches.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beukeboom prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Beukeboom lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro has Beukeboom pushed against the cage.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
Muhapuro gets through Beukeboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muhapuro.#T3##BC#
Beukeboom breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Muhapuro lands with a kick to the temple. Beukeboom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Beukeboom checks it.
Beukeboom walks into a straight right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro cracks Beukeboom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Beukeboom avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Muhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beukeboom throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muhapuro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Beukeboom blocks a leg kick.
Muhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Muhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro closes the distance but Beukeboom moves to the side
and Beukeboom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhapuro takes a swing at Beukeboom's ribcage but misses.
Beukeboom avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Beukeboom's front leg but catches the back leg as Beukeboom tries to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beukeboom scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Beukeboom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhapuro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muhapuro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Beukeboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Beukeboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beukeboom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Beukeboom has knocked Muhapuro down with a huge combo! Beukeboom steps away and waves a wobbly Muhapuro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Muhapuro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro scores with a hook.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Beukeboom 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Beukeboom has Muhapuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro is working Beukeboom over against the cage.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Beukeboom's head.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch but Beukeboom improves position.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Muhapuro lands a shot to the body.
Muhapuro is working Beukeboom over against the cage.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it. #BC#
Beukeboom manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Muhapuro coming out on top.
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
A big right from Beukeboom misses.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Muhapuro is stalling here.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Beukeboom checks it.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beukeboom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and pushes Beukeboom back into the cage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beukeboom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhapuros head. #T1#
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch but Beukeboom improves position.
Muhapuro is trying to maintain a safe position but Beukeboom gets an underhook and turns Muhapuro into the cage.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
The referee calls for Muhapuro to work.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beukeboom. #T2#
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom throws a head punch that misses.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro cracks Beukeboom with a nice body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beukeboom.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Muhapuro is pushing Beukeboom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhapuro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Beukeboom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro is pushing Beukeboom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beukeboom or not.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beukebooms head.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom is working Muhapuro over against the cage.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muhapuro stalls.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro is looking to slow Beukeboom down with leg kicks.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beukeboom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range.
Beukeboom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro lands with a good body shot.
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beukeboom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beukeboom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Beukeboom missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Beukeboom's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Beukeboom. Those never looked like landing.
Muhapuro with the inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beukeboom walks into a straight right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab. #CL2#
Beukeboom tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro is stalling here. #T2#
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beukeboom.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage. #T3#
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beukeboom.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muhapuro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhapuro.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Muhapuro is struggling to control the position.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro. #T4#
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Beukeboom tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muhapuro. #BC#
Beukeboom breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muhapuro throws the kick towards the body but Beukeboom avoids it.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Beukeboom ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro with the inside leg kick.
Muhapuro thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick from Muhapuro.
An attempted straight right counter from Beukeboom misses the target.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Beukeboom moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Muhapuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Beukeboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beukeboom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Beukeboom is having none of it.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.#T1#
Muhapuro throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
Beukeboom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom connects with a looping right hand.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beukeboom moves in looking to clinch but Muhapuro pushes him off.
Muhapuro tries to clinch
and Beukeboom counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
It looked like Beukeboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Muhapuro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom swings widly with a right hand
enabling Muhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range and Muhapuro settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Beukeboom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Muhapuro.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Muhapuro defending well as Beukeboom loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3##CL2#
Muhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Muhapuro.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
Beukeboom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beukeboom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom working aggressively here.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Beukeboom lands a body punch.
Muhapuro gets through Beukeboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beukeboom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Beukeboom can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Bill Beukeboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro is the new middleweight champion!

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes lands a jab to Muhapuro's midsection.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Muhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Menezes clobbers Muhapuro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Menezes jabs at Muhapuro's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Muhapuro counters with a low kick, right behind Menezes 's knee.
Menezes misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Menezes's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Menezes shoots in and drives through. Muhapuro sprawls well.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
A cross from Menezes lands.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Menezes.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range.
Menezes blocks the body kick.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Menezes.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Menezes saw it coming and moves away.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menezes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Muhapuro throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Menezes checks it.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes lands a head shot.
We've been told by Muhapuro's head coaches at Gymi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Menezes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhapuro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Menezes lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Menezes connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menezes, as that shot connected.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro digs a good body shot into Menezes's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses. #T3#
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro. #CL2#
Menezes has managed to clinch.
Menezes struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes gets through Muhapuro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Menezes. #BC#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Menezes as he checks the leg kick.
Menezes blocks the body kick.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Menezes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muhapuro!
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!
Muhapuro tries to buck Menezes off but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Menezes tries to score with some ground and pound. Muhapuro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Menezes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Muhapuro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Menezes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muhapuro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Menezes but great work by Muhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes is looking to reverse the position.
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muhapuro off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Muhapuro delivers a nice body kick.
Menezes takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Muhapuro.
Menezes dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there.
Muhapuro is not content to let Menezes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Muhapuro defends the submission attempt.
Menezes is trying to control. Muhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Muhapuro is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muhapuro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muhapuro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Menezes trying to control the action but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Muhapuro moves into full guard.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving. #T3#
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet but Menezes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menezes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muhapuro. That one must have hurt.
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muhapuro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menezes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Menezes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Menezes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Menezes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Menezes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro tries to avoid it but Menezes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muhapuro to the ground. Muhapuro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Menezes jumps back.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menezes tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Menezes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menezes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menezes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro is looking to chop away at Menezes's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes blocks a low kick nicely.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhapuro.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Menezes lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Muhapuro tries to keep at a distance but Menezes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Menezes.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Muhapuro is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Menezes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Menezes lands with a shot to the body.
Menezes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menezes scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Menezes throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Menezes wants to clinch.
Menezes throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Menezes has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Menezes fails to land. #BC2#
Menezes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Menezes avoids it.
Muhapuro scores with a kick to the body.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menezes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muhapuro motions for Menezes to come forward. Muhapuro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Menezes with the counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it easily.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
Menezes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro delivers a nice body kick.
Menezes slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro cracks Menezes with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menezes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muhapuro under the eye.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menezes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Menezes misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Menezes blocks the low kick.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that misses.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menezes's corner calls for a 1-2. Menezes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Menezes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muhapuro. That one must have hurt.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Menezes checks it well.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro. #T3#
Muhapuro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Menezes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muhapuro quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Muhapuro has one foot on Menezes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Muhapuro is defending well.
Menezes working away.#SUB2#
Menezes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muhapuro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Menezes but great work by Muhapuro.
Menezes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muhapuro's best efforts.
Menezes is looking for a sweep. Muhapuro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Muhapuro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Menezes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muhapuro is pressing down on Menezes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Menezes is holding on for now.
Menezes is trying to maintain the position but Muhapuro is very close to passing his half guard.
Muhapuro trying to mount his opponent but Menezes defends it.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menezes is trying to maintain the position but Muhapuro is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Muhapuro!

Event: GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battlehammer throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muhapuro, as that shot connected.
Battlehammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Battlehammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muhapuro lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bruenor Battlehammer has been cut.
Muhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Battlehammer staying out of range there.
Battlehammer jabs Muhapuro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battlehammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Battlehammer's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battlehammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Battlehammer is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Battlehammer checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Battlehammer.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that half lands.
Muhapuro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Battlehammer if he has to take too many more of those.
Muhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Battlehammer down.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Battlehammer looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Battlehammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battlehammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battlehammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No joy there for Battlehammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muhapuro thumps Battlehammer with a low kick.
Battlehammer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Battlehammer's leg but Battlehammer calmly moves out of range.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battlehammers head.
Battlehammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Battlehammer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Battlehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhapuro is stalling here.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Battlehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Battlehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battlehammer is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Battlehammer breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battlehammer. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Battlehammer down.
Battlehammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battlehammer.
Muhapuro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a front kick aimed at Battlehammer's knee but Battlehammer avoids it well.
Battlehammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Battlehammer throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battlehammer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muhapuro. Battlehammer shrugs it off though.
Muhapuro thows a body kick. Battlehammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Battlehammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Battlehammer.
Battlehammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro tests Battlehammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battlehammer misses with a wild combination.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battlehammer.
Battlehammer walks into a stiff left hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a push kick.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battlehammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Battlehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro. #T4#
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battlehammer throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro. #BC#
Battlehammer manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Battlehammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Battlehammer takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battlehammer swinging wildly here.
Muhapuro scores with a head kick. Battlehammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muhapuro!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Battlehammer circles away.
Muhapuro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Battlehammer walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Battlehammer is rocked!
Muhapuro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Battlehammer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Muhapuro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Battlehammer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!

Event: GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba cracks Muhapuro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legba cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro slips under a jab from Legba.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legba with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Legba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL#
Legba moves into the clinch successfully.
Muhapuro is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Legba as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Legba tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba lands a body shot.
Muhapuro has had enough of the clinch but Legba keeps him there for the moment.
Legba tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Legba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Legba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the body
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Legba scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Legba.
Legba has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Legba feints and as Muhapuro raises his hands in defense, Legba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Legba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Legba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Legba is having none of it. #T3#
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Legba is looking to advance position but Muhapuro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Legba tries to reverse the position but Muhapuro maintains control.
Legba is working hard here to advance position.
Legba regains half guard.#T4#
Muhapuro prevents Legba from improving his position.
Muhapuro controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Legba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Legba.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro walks into a straight right hand from Legba.
Legba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legba throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.#CL#
Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Muhapuro. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Muhapuro gets caught flat footed, as Legba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legba manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Legba trying to control from Muhapuro's half guard. Muhapuro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Legba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Muhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Legba tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro controlling Legba's posture.
Legba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muhapuro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muhapuro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Legba.
Muhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Legba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muhapuro uses it to pass to side control.
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
Legba is being controlled here.
Legba tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Legba is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Legba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Muhapuro trying to control the action but Legba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muhapuro there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Muhapuro misses. #CL#
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Legba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legba can't get the takedown.
Legba misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legba doesn't manage to clinch there - Muhapuro circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro throws a fast counter high kick but Legba manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba throws out a powerful jab.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Legba tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Legba misses the jab.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legba.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba walks into a left hand. #TD#
Legba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paul Muhapuro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muhapuro sees it coming and defends easily.
Muhapuro is doing well to control the position and prevent Legba from advancing to side control.
Muhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
Muhapuro is looking to improve his position.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Muhapuro defends it.
Muhapuro trying to hold on to Legba's head to control him but Legba postures up.
Legba controlling the action here.#T3#
Muhapuro tries to roll over but Legba keeps him under control.
Muhapuro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Muhapuro is not content to let Legba control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muhapuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legba to score with a decent uppercut.
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Legba checks it.#CL#
Legba clinches. #T4#
Muhapuro taking a breather. #BC2#
Muhapuro manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Legba.
Muhapuro tries a quick counter leg kick but Legba is wise to it.
Muhapuro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muhapuro scores with a body shot.
Legba connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Legba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Legba tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legba shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Legba.
Legba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Legba counters with a shoot takedown. Muhapuro fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Papa Legba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muhapuro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Stead slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stead. Stead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
A cross from Stead lands.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stead misses with a body punch
and Muhapuro counters with a body kick that stops Stead in his tracks momentarily.
Stead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muhapuro cracks Stead with a good jab.#T1#
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Stead feints the counter takedown.
Stead takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Stead throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Stead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stead swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Stead's head back.
Muhapuro misses with a combination
letting Stead counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Stead has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Muhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Stead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stead was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Stead misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stead.
Stead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro punishes Stead's body with a nice straight punch.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but Stead is out of range.
A big right from Stead misses. #T3#
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stead just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Stead manages to avoid it.
Stead checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Stead's front leg but catches the back leg as Stead tries to avoid it.
Stead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Stead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stead scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Stead's cut even more.
Stead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Stead misses with a wild body shot.
Stead looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range.
Stead with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Good standup being displayed there by Stead as he connects with a hook.
Stead works Muhapuro's body with a nice hook.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Stead. Stead gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Stead's ribcage but misses.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stead jabs Muhapuro right on the nose. Muhapuro blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stead blocks the body kick.
Muhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro is looking to chop away at Stead's legs.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Stead throws a jab but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Stead is out of range.
Muhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stead appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead misses with a straight right.
Stead throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Muhapuro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stead.#T1#
Muhapuro 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.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stead.
Stead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Stead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Stead moves out of range.
Stead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Stead swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stead shoots in looking for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muhapuro tries to move into range but Stead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stead.
Stead swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Stead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stead takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stead misses with a body shot
and Stead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Shane Stead's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away.
Muhapuro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Stead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Stead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Stead is rocked!
Muhapuro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stead tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Muhapuro has got the better of the exchanges.
Muhapuro sizes up Stead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Muhapuro.
Stead is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhapuro finish him?#CUT#Shane Stead's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro. #T4#
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Stead seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stead misses with a lunging right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a body kick that stops Stead in his tracks momentarily.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stead can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Stead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muhapuro to score with a decent uppercut.
Stead misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stead does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stead misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
That's time! Muhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Muhapuro thumps Stead with a low kick.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Stead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Muhapuro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stead off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
A big left from Stead misses.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Stead.
Stead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Stead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A combination from Muhapuro does no damage.
Stead scores with a jab to the body.
Stead misses with a straight right.
Stead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Stead blocks it.
Stead throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Stead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Stead misses.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stead.
Stead checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stead. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Muhapuro cracks Stead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stead misses the jab.
Stead throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Muhapuro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stead.
Stead throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stead throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Stead avoided it.
Stead scores with a jab. Muhapuro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stead drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Stead misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
Stead throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Stead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muhapuro doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stead looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Stead has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stead and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Stead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stead throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Stead cracks Muhapuro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stead misses with a takedown attempt - Muhapuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Stead moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Stead throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro retains his middleweight title!

Event: GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws the kick towards the body but Muhapuro avoids it.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target. #CL#
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Muhapuro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
River blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from River. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Muhapuro.
A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.#CL#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocking some punches.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks an uppercut.
River wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River letting Muhapuro take a breather here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Muhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing River up against the cage.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #T3#
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
River lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
River has picked Muhapuro up - he's going for a ride! River dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Muhapuro has one foot on River's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River misses with a body kick.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River. #T4#
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to River's body.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from River.
Muhapuro gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro is working River over against the cage.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
A short left from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Muhapuro tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro lands a body punch in the clinch.
River looks winded!
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by River.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro lands a lovely overhand right.
Muhapuro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muhapuro's sensitive parts.
That kick from River tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
And Muhapuro counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
River looks to land a right hand but Muhapuro moved out of range.
Muhapuro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro with a hook.
River throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses with a leg kick.
As River backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River thuds his right hand into Muhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Muhapuro checks a low kick from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Muhapuro misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Muhapuro stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
River tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
River gets the takedown into side control.
River in side control, throwing shots but Muhapuro defends.
What's Muhapuro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Muhapuro is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muhapuro can't do much from the bottom here.
River prevents Muhapuro from escaping the position.
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 Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muhapuro throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River lands with a good body shot.
Muhapuro throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
River misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
River lands with a slapping head kick.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body kick.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand. #T2#
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Muhapuro 's knee.
River misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
River blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
River cracks a nice hook into Muhapuro's ribs.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River slips a straight right by Muhapuro.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhapuro scores with a jab.
River misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
River pulls Muhapuro into guard.
Muhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
River throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muhapuro uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Muhapuro keeps moving and retains side control.
River wants to control but Muhapuro postures up.
River tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River stops Muhapuro from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
River tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Come on Muhapuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muhapuro.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Muhapuro just leaning against River, taking a breather.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body shot.
River is working Muhapuro over against the cage.
A short left from River.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River lands a right hand.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muhapuro after a bit of a struggle.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not. #T2#
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Muhapuro stalling the fight.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
River dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
River misses with a body kick.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro pushes him away.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muhapuro's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River tries to score a body lock takedown but Muhapuro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from River.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
River moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
River lands with a nice body punch.
River blocks a jab.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but River checks it
and River counters with a body kick that stops Muhapuro in his tracks momentarily.
Muhapuro lands the left hand.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River defending well as Muhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
Muhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from River tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River lands a body shot. #T1#
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River slips under a jab.#T2#
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from River.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhapuro thinking.
Muhapuro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good leg kick by River.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River lands with a hook. Muhapuro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick. #CL#
Muhapuro closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
Muhapuro is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Muhapuro into the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Muhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Muhapuro looking to stall. #T4#
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River blocking some punches.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from River.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro retains his middleweight title!

Event: GDL 38: River vs Tragedy
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Legba moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro tries to circle away but Legba has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Legba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Muhapuro regains guard immediately.
Muhapuro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Legba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Muhapuro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muhapuro is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Legba slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Legba moved away.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Legba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muhapuro's guard.
Legba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro tries to roll over but Legba keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legba with a body shot.
Legba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Legba goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
Legba tries to clinch there but Muhapuro circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Legba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.#TD#
Legba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Muhapuro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Legba is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Legba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3##CL#
Legba closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Legba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Legba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muhapuro managing to control the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Muhapuro managing to control the position. #T4#
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Legba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muhapuro is trying to keep Legba in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Legba. Legba maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Legba looking to score a takedown here. Muhapuro is defending well but Legba drives through and ends up in Muhapuro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba is fighting to break Muhapuro's control of his arms but Muhapuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muhapuro has control of Legba's left arm, preventing Legba from doing any damage.
Muhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Muhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Muhapuro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Legba is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muhapuro passes into side control.
Legba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muhapuro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Legba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legba is trying to improve his position.
Muhapuro controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
Legba looks to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Legba checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legba or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhapuro, which made it look bad.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away easily
and Muhapuro counters with a nice leg kick.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Muhapuro misses.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legba tries to clinch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Legba. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro feints a counter leg kick.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Legba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legba is defended easily by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch.
Legba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.#BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legba is looking to counter the offense by Muhapuro and move into the clinch.
Legba fails to land the takedown.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba closes the distance but Muhapuro moves to the side
and Muhapuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba has his takedown stuffed
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Legba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muhapuro but Muhapuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Legba wants to clinch.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Muhapuro. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
Legba shoots and misses
and Muhapuro counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Legba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legba can't get the takedown.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba looks to clinch
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand. #T3#
Legba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhapuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muhapuro punishes Legba's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Legba with a poor takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a three punch combo that has Legba backing up. Legba nods at Muhapuro to acknowledge the strikes.
Legba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.#CL#
Legba closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legba checks it well.
Legba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Muhapuro counters with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GDL 30: Graindo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Hartwell White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hartwell White takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to Hartwell White's body.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White scores with a sloppy right hand. Muhapuro should have avoided that one.
Hartwell White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartwell White throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muhapuro. #CUT2#
It looks like Walter Hartwell White has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hartwell White is out of range and Muhapuro settles back down.
Good shot there by Muhapuro.
Hartwell White throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to Hartwell White's body.
Hartwell White loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Muhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro wants to clinch but Hartwell White slips to the side
and Hartwell White counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartwell White lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Hartwell White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartwell White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartwell White under the eye.
Hartwell White steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muhapuro. That one must have hurt.
Hartwell White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Hartwell White.
A countering left hand to the body from Muhapuro misses.
Hartwell White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartwell White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhapuro momentarily.
Muhapuro connects with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muhapuro jabs Hartwell White right on the nose. Hartwell White blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro swings for the body but Hartwell White moves out of range.
Muhapuro lands a right hook to the body.
Hartwell White throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to Hartwell White's body. #T2#
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Hartwell White's head but Hartwell White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a good, hard body kick but Hartwell White shrugs it off.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hartwell White misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a good low kick that Hartwell White was not able to check.
Muhapuro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Muhapuro cracks the inside of Hartwell White's front leg.
Muhapuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hartwell White's head.
Muhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro keeps Hartwell White at a distance using the push kick.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
Hartwell White jabs at Muhapuro's body.
Hartwell White takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro scores with the left hand. Hartwell White knows he should have avoided that one.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hartwell White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Muhapuro.#T3##CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Hartwell White and presses him up against the cage.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartwell White controls his hands.
A short left from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartwell Whites head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Hartwell White has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hartwell White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muhapuro gets through Hartwell White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartwell White working hard to break the clinch.
Hartwell White is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks. #BC#
Hartwell White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartwell White misses with a hook.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Muhapuro scores with a jab. Hartwell White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
Hartwell White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartwell White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hartwell White misses with a hook.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hartwell White throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Muhapuro moved out of range.
Hartwell White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hartwell White slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartwell White was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartwell White to score with a decent uppercut.
Hartwell White misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartwell White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Hartwell White's head.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hartwell White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro throws the kick towards the body but Hartwell White avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Hartwell White's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hartwell White lands with a straight right. Muhapuro didn't see that one coming.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartwell White under the eye.
Hartwell White tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartwell White misses with an uppercut.
Hartwell White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hartwell White misses with a body shot
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hartwell White connects with a nice looking jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhapuro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hartwell White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartwell White throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartwell White misses with a hook.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a clinch but Hartwell White shakes him off and moves away.
Hartwell White slips a jab and a cross from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White catches Muhapuro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartwell White throws a good cross that connects.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartwell White. #T1#
Muhapuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muhapuro lands with a good body shot.
Muhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a clinch but Hartwell White shakes him off and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro cracks the inside of Hartwell White's front leg.
Muhapuro throws a body kick that misses.
Hartwell White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that Hartwell White sees coming a mile off.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartwell White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White ducks right into an uppercut from Muhapuro. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hartwell White as Muhapuro tries to tie him up.
Hartwell White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartwell White misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards. #BC#
Hartwell White breaks from the clinch.
Hartwell White moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Hartwell White does it's job there.
Hartwell White tests Muhapuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartwell White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hartwell White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartwell White under the eye.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Hartwell White keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartwell White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
It looked like Hartwell White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Hartwell White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartwell White loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Hartwell White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muhapuro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hartwell White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muhapuro scrambles back to his feet.
Hartwell White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartwell White checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro needs to keep his hands up - Hartwell White had a free shot at his head there.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Hartwell White strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartwell White. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Muhapuro responds with a good body kick, but Hartwell White manages to step out the way in time.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but Hartwell White is out of range.
Muhapuro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hartwell White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartwell White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Hartwell White moves out of range.
Hartwell White throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Hartwell White.
Hartwell White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartwell White. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro lands a lovely overhand right.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hartwell White takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartwell White misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro catches Hartwell White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Hartwell White avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hartwell White in his tracks.
Hartwell White slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro is looking to chop away at Hartwell White's legs.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter Hartwell White's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hartwell White misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Hartwell White misses.
A shot to the body from Hartwell White misses #CL2#
and Muhapuro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartwell White backwards.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hartwell White.
Hartwell White can't break the clinch.
Hartwell White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartwell White's defenses.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Hartwell White blocks it.
Hartwell White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartwell White wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Hartwell White's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartwell White works on Muhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Muhapuro digs a right hand underneath Hartwell White's ribcage. Hartwell White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartwell Whites head.
Hartwell White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muhapuro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hartwell White tries to break the clinch but Muhapuro is controlling the position.
Muhapuro stalls.
Hartwell White wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Hartwell White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Hartwell White finds it's target.
Hartwell White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Muhapuro as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Hartwell White saw it coming and moves away.
Hartwell White moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hartwell White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartwell White will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro lands with a good body shot.
Muhapuro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hartwell White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Hartwell White throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Hartwell White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Hartwell White's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartwell White tries to avoid it.
Muhapuro scores with the left hand. Hartwell White knows he should have avoided that one.
Muhapuro feints and then cracks Hartwell White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartwell White down.
Hartwell White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Hartwell White swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartwell White manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Hartwell White misses its intended target.
Hartwell White throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Hartwell White lands a slapping body shot.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartwell White was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
An attempted straight right counter from Hartwell White misses the target.
Hartwell White throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Hartwell White misses the jab.
Hartwell White looks to land a combination but Muhapuro avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartwell White doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartwell White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro connects with a body shot.
Walter Hartwell White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hartwell White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muhapuro to score with a decent uppercut.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Hartwell White strikes.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartwell White.
Muhapuro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hartwell White finds it's way round the side to connect with Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartwell White misses with a combination
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartwell White takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Hartwell White is rocked!
Hartwell White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartwell White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Hartwell White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White walks straight into a right hand from Muhapuro - that's dropped him! Muhapuro jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hartwell White from any more punishment! Hartwell White complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Muhapuro!

Event: GDL 25: Legba vs Shipilov
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Muhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spence at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence .
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Spence 's head.
Spence being controlled against the cage.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spence .#T1#
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro avoiding damage. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro thumps Spence with a low kick.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spence takes one to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Spence has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spence misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Muhapuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a kick to the body
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy body kick from Muhapuro
letting Spence counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro jabs at Spence 's body.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Spence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro connects with the punch.#T3#
Muhapuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Spence 's head.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Spence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range. #CL#
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spence blocking some punches.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Spence is pushing Muhapuro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Muhapuro. #T4#
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Spence .
Muhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spence up against the cage.
Spence stalling in the clinch but Muhapuro improves position.
Spence prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has Spence pushed against the cage.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Spence is avoiding it. #CL#
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with Spence against the cage.
Spence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spence blocking some punches. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muhapuro feints a jab promting Spence to slip. Muhapuro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spence slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spence 's head backwards.
Muhapuro lands with a good body shot.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Muhapuro thuds his right hand into Spence 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro misses with a leg kick.
Spence takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spence ducks right into an uppercut from Muhapuro.
Spence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhapuro. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro looks to land a body kick but Spence moved away.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Spence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spence misses with a body shot. #T3#
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Muhapuro works Spence 's body with a nice hook.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Spence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Muhapuro's head coaches at Gymi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro jabs at Spence 's body.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Spence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Muhapuro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spence doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Spence blocks a leg kick.
Spence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spence moves out of range of the leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Spence jumps back.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro works Spence 's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Muhapuro instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Spence is avoiding it.
Muhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Spence misses the target.
Spence avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Spence throws a poor cross that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Spence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence catches Muhapuro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Spence as he checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Spence sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spence 's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spence misses with a few strikes there.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spence 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Spence takes one to the chin there.
Spence blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muhapuro!
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Spence 's front leg but catches the back leg as Spence tries to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Spence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Muhapuro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alan Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Spence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro lands a front kick.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Spence slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Muhapuro as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Spence throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Spence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Spence keeps it at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Alan Spence spoke after the fight, saying 'Racism '.

Event: GDL 20: Hansson vs Matthews
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Shipilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Shipilov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Shipilov blocks it.
Muhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Shipilov scores with a kick to the body.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Shipilov strikes.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shipilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Shipilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shipilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.#T1#
Muhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
Muhapuro thuds his right hand into Shipilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Muhapuro tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Muhapuro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Muhapuro is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Muhapuro tests Shipilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Shipilov finish him?
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipilov circles away.
Shipilov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Muhapuro seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipilov steps in with a hook that catches Muhapuro right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shipilov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Muhapuro looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
A relieved looking Sergey Shipilov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 17: Dentler v Byczkiewicz
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Muhapuro throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Muhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muhapuro.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muhapuro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adesanya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Adesanya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Adesanya seems unphased.
Muhapuro with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
A counter left hand to the body from Adesanya misses its target.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro. #T1#
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muhapuro throws a front kick that sends Adesanya stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro pushes Adesanya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Muhapuro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro pushes Adesanya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Muhapuro leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Muhapuro is looking to chop away at Adesanya's legs.
Adesanya thows a body kick. Muhapuro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Adesanya.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro lands a head shot.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro throws a front kick that sends Adesanya stumbling back into the cage.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro digs a good body shot into Adesanya's ribs.
Muhapuro lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adesanya's head.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muhapuro connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Muhapuro misses. #CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Adesanya.
A short body shot lands from Muhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Muhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya is looking to counter with head kicks.
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
Adesanya throws a lazy uppercut
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Adesanya.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya blocks the body kick.
Adesanya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Muhapuro pushes Adesanya away with a front kick.
Adesanya throws a solid leg kick but Muhapuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adesanya.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adesanya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Adesanya misses
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
Muhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muhapuro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adesanya's calf.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adesanya.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Adesanya moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro feints and then cracks Adesanya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adesanya down. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Adesanya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Muhapuro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Muhapuro stalling against the cage.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Adesanya.
Stalling in the clinch from Muhapuro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muhapuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Muhapuro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Adesanya.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adesanya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhapuro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Muhapuro content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muhapuro.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Muhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Muhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adesanya up against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro is stalling here.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Adesanya misses with a body punch.
Come on Muhapuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Adesanya. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adesanya up against the cage.
Muhapuro is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
A bit of stalling here from Muhapuro.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!

Event: GDL 13: Muhapuro v Legba
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Muhapuro scores with a body shot.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Legba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A jab from Muhapuro finds it's way through Legba's defenses.
A lazy left from Muhapuro finds it's target.#TD2#
Legba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legba showed some decent athleticism there.
Muhapuro's coaches at Gymi have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Muhapuro is trying is best to control the position here.
Legba is thwarting Muhapuro's attempts to control the position.
Muhapuro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Legba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muhapuro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Legba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Legba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Legba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muhapuro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muhapuro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Muhapuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muhapuro defends it easily.#SUB2#
Legba has his feet on Muhapuro's thighs here. He's pushed Muhapuro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Muhapuro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Papa Legba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 9: Alamaa v Muhapuro III
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Muhapuro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alamaa throws a nice head kick!
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alamaa's sensitive parts.
Alamaa checks a leg kick.
Alamaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muhapuro's calf.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Alamaa connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Alamaa tries a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it.
Alamaa backing away here, and Muhapuro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Muhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muhapuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been told by Alamaa's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alamaa moves away.
Alamaa throws a quick counter head kick but Muhapuro was just out of range.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Alamaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alamaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
and Muhapuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alamaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Alamaa moves out of range.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muhapuro checks it well. #T1#
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Muhapuro counters with a low kick, right behind Alamaa 's knee. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Alamaa and presses him up against the cage.
Alamaa is stalling here.
Muhapuro tries to stall but Alamaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alamaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alamaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Alamaa misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iivari Alamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alamaa.
Alamaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alamaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it. #T2#
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alamaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Alamaa lands a head kick. Muhapuro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alamaa wants to slow Muhapuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alamaa with a body shot.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro scores with a hook.
Alamaa misses the jab.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Alamaa is out of range.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro dips to his left and cracks Alamaa with an uppercut!
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a right hand to the body.
Alamaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Alamaa is looking to slow Muhapuro down with leg kicks.
Alamaa misses with a leg kick.
Alamaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Muhapuro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Muhapuro thumps Alamaa with a low kick.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Alamaa throws an off balance right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alamaa.
Alamaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
Muhapuro looks to land a left hand but Alamaa moved out of range nicely.
Alamaa thows a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it
and Muhapuro counters with a good low kick that Alamaa was not able to check.
Alamaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alamaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alamaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alamaa moves forwards but Muhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Muhapuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa is breathing heavily.
Alamaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alamaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alamaa if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Muhapuro thumps Alamaa with a low kick.
Alamaa avoids the head kick by Muhapuro. #CL2#
Muhapuro darts in and clinches Alamaa up against the cage.
Muhapuro is stalling here.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Alamaa backwards.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Muhapuro to work.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Alamaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alamaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alamaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alamaa tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Alamaa misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Muhapuro counters with a head kick.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa misses with an uppercut.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy right hand. Alamaa should have avoided that one.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Alamaa saw it coming and moves away.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alamaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
A clash of legs there as Muhapuro blocks the low kick.
Muhapuro scores with a leg kick.
Alamaa throws a lazy head kick
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alamaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Alamaa blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Alamaa.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Alamaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alamaa on the inside.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alamaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alamaa tries to break the clinch but Muhapuro is controlling the position.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
A short left from Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Alamaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alamaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Alamaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Alamaa.
Alamaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhapuro is defending well for now.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Alamaa.
Alamaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Alamaa avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Alamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Alamaa lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alamaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alamaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alamaa feints and then cracks Muhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muhapuro down.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Alamaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alamaa.
Alamaa drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Alamaa is predictable there
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Alamaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alamaa. That did some damage!
Muhapuro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alamaa.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Muhapuro jabs Alamaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alamaa throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro with a hook.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Muhapuro digs a good body shot into Alamaa's ribs.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
Muhapuro with a jab.#T4##KD2#
Muhapuro drops Alamaa with a beautiful combination! Alamaa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Muhapuro is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Alamaa is rocked!
Alamaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muhapuro sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Alamaa's defenses. It connects perfectly with Alamaa's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GDL 7: Clark v Kekkonen
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Alamaa cracks Muhapuro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Alamaa connects with a leg kick. Muhapuro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alamaa defending well as Muhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muhapuro blocks a leg kick.
Alamaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alamaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muhapuro checks it well.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alamaa lands with a straight right. Muhapuro didn't see that one coming.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alamaa. That's going to slow Muhapuro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Alamaa in a clinch.
Alamaa has had enough of the clinch but Muhapuro keeps him there for the moment.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alamaa tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Alamaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Alamaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iivari Alamaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alamaa blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alamaa.
Alamaa stalling the fight.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro is pressed up against the cage. Alamaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhapuro down to the mat. Muhapuro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alamaa tries to work over Muhapuro's front leg with a kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Muhapuro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alamaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Iivari Alamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alamaa's head backwards.
Muhapuro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Muhapuro misses
and Alamaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Alamaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro misses the jab.
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Muhapuro counters with a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muhapuro jabs at Alamaa's body.
Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.#CL2#
Muhapuro has Alamaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Alamaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhapuro smiles and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Alamaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alamaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. Alamaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Alamaa throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Alamaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muhapuro.
Alamaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Alamaa's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Alamaa moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alamaa lands with an overhand left.
Alamaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muhapuro's head.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Alamaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Alamaa misses.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Alamaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Muhapuro jabs at Alamaa's body.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Muhapuro gets a clinch.
Alamaa can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Muhapuro to work.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro is trying to stall.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Alamaa can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alamaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Alamaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Alamaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muhapuro. That did some damage!
Alamaa misses with a low kick.
Alamaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro looks for the body kick but Alamaa saw that one coming.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Alamaa moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Muhapuro misses
and Alamaa counters with a low kick, right behind Muhapuro 's knee.
Muhapuro clobbers Alamaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alamaa checks a leg kick.
Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Muhapuro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Alamaa's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Alamaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alamaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muhapuro is able to avoid easily.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Alamaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alamaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Alamaa scores with a head kick.
Alamaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
An inside leg kick from Alamaa misses.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
and Alamaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
and Alamaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alamaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muhapuro.
Alamaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Muhapuro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alamaa.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alamaa's hands.#CL2#
Muhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alamaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Alamaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muhapuro leaning against his opponent.
Muhapuro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muhapuro slows down the pace here.
Muhapuro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alamaa manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Alamaa.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Alamaa and presses him up against the cage.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Alamaa's head.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alamaa's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Alamaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alamaa throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Alamaa is having none of it.
Alamaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muhapuro.#T4#
That kick from Alamaa tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alamaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alamaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alamaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alamaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alamaa throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Muhapuro counters by moving into the clinch.
Muhapuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Alamaa breaks from the clinch.
Alamaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Alamaa blocks the body kick.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot.
Alamaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Muhapuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alamaa.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Alamaa is having none of it.
Alamaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muhapuro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alamaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muhapuro is looking to land body kicks.
Muhapuro looks to land a body kick but Alamaa moved away.
Alamaa misses with a low kick.
Alamaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Alamaa.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but Alamaa moves out of range easily.
Alamaa throws a head kick that Muhapuro semi-blocks.
Alamaa tries to work over Muhapuro's front leg with a kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alamaa cracks the inside of Muhapuro's front leg.
Alamaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Muhapuro off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alamaa is just out of range.
Alamaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Muhapuro. #CL2#
Alamaa gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch. #BC#
Alamaa breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick nicely.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Alamaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Alamaa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muhapuro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alamaa letting Muhapuro take a breather here.#T2#
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro lands a body shot.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Alamaa blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Muhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muhapuro avoiding damage.
Alamaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhapuro avoids it.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Muhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alamaas head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Alamaa tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muhapuro taking a breather.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alamaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muhapuro taking a breather.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alamaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iivari Alamaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Alamaa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhapuro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alamaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Alamaa blocks it.
Alamaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alamaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alamaa jumps guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alamaa is trying to push Muhapuro away but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muhapuro tries to stall but Alamaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alamaa tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Alamaa.
Iivari Alamaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro stalls.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!

Event: GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Muhapuro throws a hook but Barnhardt blocks it.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muhapuro's calf.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muhapuro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Muhapuro thuds a left hand into Barnhardt's body.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnhardt blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt throws a nice looking combination but Muhapuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muhapuro throws a counter combo.
Muhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Muhapuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy head kick
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Barnhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnhardt blocks the body kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Barnhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnhardt works over Muhapuro's head and body with a nice combination.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that Barnhardt sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Barnhardt walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that Muhapuro semi-blocks.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Barnhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Barnhardt's head back.
Muhapuro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Barnhardt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro lands a high kick!
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Barnhardt ducked under it nicely.
Barnhardt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Muhapuro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnhardt lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnhardt throws a front kick that sends Muhapuro stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Barnhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Barnhardt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Muhapuro has Barnhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnhardt's efforts to push away.
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Muhapuro has the dominant position.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Barnhardt is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnhardt moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a head kick.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Barnhardt is avoiding it.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnhardt blocks the body kick.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
A little feinted left hand from Barnhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt misses with a double jab.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Barnhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro lands with a kick to the temple. Barnhardt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Muhapuro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnhardt throws a quick counter head kick but Muhapuro was just out of range.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Muhapuro scores with a head kick. Barnhardt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Barnhardt is rocked!#T2#
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
It looked like Barnhardt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Barnhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Muhapuro - that's a beauty! Barnhardt 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 Muhapuro can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Muhapuro!

Event: GDL 3: Muhapuro v Alamaa
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Alamaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muhapuro.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alamaa has time to react.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Alamaa throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Alamaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Alamaa moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Alamaa connects with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Alamaa.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Alamaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alamaa thinking.
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!
Alamaa looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Alamaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
The fighters circling - Alamaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alamaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alamaa. Alamaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Alamaa misses.
Muhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alamaa.
Alamaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Iivari Alamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muhapuro blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Alamaa misses.
Alamaa throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
A lazy left from Muhapuro finds it's target.
Muhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alamaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alamaa throws a leg kick which misses Muhapuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Muhapuro tries to avoid it.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alamaa has time to react.#T2#
Muhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Alamaa misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back.
Alamaa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Alamaa.
Alamaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alamaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muhapuro's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alamaa.
Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Alamaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Alamaa moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alamaa, right into the meat.
Alamaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alamaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Alamaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muhapuro is out of range.
Muhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Muhapuro misses. #CL#
Muhapuro rushes Alamaa and presses him up against the cage.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro. #BC2#
Alamaa breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
An inside leg kick from Alamaa misses.
Alamaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Alamaa circles away.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Alamaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alamaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alamaa moves away.
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alamaa thinking.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Muhapuro looks to land a left hand but Alamaa moved out of range nicely.
Muhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alamaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Alamaa throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Alamaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alamaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alamaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alamaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iivari Alamaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alamaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Alamaa moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro is looking for a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alamaa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alamaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro throws a one two combo.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro tests Alamaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick.
Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Alamaa ducked under it nicely.
Muhapuro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlamaa.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Alamaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
It looked like Muhapuro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alamaa.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa. #T1#
Alamaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Alamaa strikes.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it.
As Alamaa tries to get set, Muhapuro tries to push him back and clinch up but Alamaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alamaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alamaa scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alamaa.
Muhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alamaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro scores with a nice head shot.
Alamaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alamaa throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Alamaa avoids the punch easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Alamaa's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro jabs Alamaa right on the nose. Alamaa blinks but takes it well.
Alamaa throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Alamaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alamaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alamaa lands a head kick!
Muhapuro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muhapuro misses with the combination.
Alamaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alamaa throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Alamaa moved out of range.
Muhapuro lands a head shot.
Jab by Muhapuro.
Alamaa missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Iivari Alamaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alamaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Alamaa ducked under it nicely.
Alamaa moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Alamaa staying out of range there.
Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Alamaa counters with a good low kick that Muhapuro was not able to check.
Alamaa moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Alamaa.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro blocks a leg kick.
Alamaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro punishes Alamaa's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alamaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Alamaa.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alamaa manages to avoid it.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alamaa.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhapuro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alamaa, right into the meat.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab.
Alamaa misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alamaa is breathing heavily.
Alamaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro misses with a double jab.
Alamaa throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time.
Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Alamaa.
Alamaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Alamaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Muhapuro is wise to it.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Alamaa slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the body
and Alamaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Alamaa.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Alamaa throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time.
Muhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Alamaa counters with a good low kick that Muhapuro was not able to check.
Alamaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Alamaa tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alamaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alamaa blocking some punches. #BC2#
Alamaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Alamaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muhapuro under the eye.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Alamaa counter with a right hand.
Alamaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muhapuro checks it well.
Alamaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muhapuro.
Alamaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alamaa with a hook.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the leg kick from Alamaa.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
Alamaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Alamaa is out of range. #T2#
Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Alamaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Alamaa.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alamaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alamaa motions for Muhapuro to come forward. Alamaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Alamaa moved out of range.
Alamaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alamaa.
Alamaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alamaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muhapuro moves forwards but Alamaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alamaa.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off.
Alamaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Alamaa throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Alamaa tries a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
Alamaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhapuro momentarily.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alamaa.
As Alamaa tries to get set, Muhapuro tries to push him back and clinch up but Alamaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alamaa moves away.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alamaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Alamaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alamaa avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Alamaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alamaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Alamaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick nicely.
Alamaa slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Alamaa throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Alamaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alamaa.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alamaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target.
Alamaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iivari Alamaa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Alamaa moves out of range.
That kick from Alamaa tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alamaa tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Alamaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muhapuro is able to avoid easily.
Muhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Alamaa off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands with a cross. #CL#
Muhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alamaa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Alamaa throws out a leg kick but Muhapuro moves out of range and Alamaa only half commits.
Alamaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alamaa.
Alamaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Muhapuro steps away.#T1#
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Alamaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhapuro's hands.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Alamaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Alamaa is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Alamaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Muhapuro forces Alamaa back against the cage and clinches.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alamaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alamaa looking for a takedown.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iivari Alamaa.
Alamaa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alamaa is looking for a takedown.
Alamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alamaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alamaa's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Alamaa.
Alamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land. #T3#
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Alamaa.
Alamaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muhapuro after a bit of a struggle.
Alamaa blocking some punches.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro is pressed up against the cage. Alamaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhapuro down to the mat. Muhapuro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Alamaa misses.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alamaa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alamaa slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlamaa.
Sloppy strikes from Muhapuro. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a jab when Alamaa was well out of range.#T4#
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alamaa takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alamaa misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back.
As Alamaa looks to move away, Muhapuro throws a big counter combo but Alamaa just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Alamaa.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a big counter combination but Alamaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alamaa wants to slow Muhapuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Alamaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Alamaa walks into a left hand.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Alamaa is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Alamaa misses.
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Alamaa slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro had his way with Iivari Alamaa in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Alamaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alamaa is just out of range.
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Alamaa moves away and avoids it.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alamaa throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alamaa.
Alamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
A swing and a miss from Alamaa.
Alamaa throws a solid leg kick but Muhapuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alamaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alamaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muhapuro checks it well.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Alamaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Alamaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Alamaa circles away.
Alamaa feints a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Alamaa's head but Alamaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alamaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhapuro.
Alamaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Alamaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Muhapuro misses. #T2#
Alamaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muhapuro checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Alamaa tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Alamaa circles away.
Alamaa misses with a hook
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alamaa missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Alamaa blocks it.
Alamaa throws a fast counter high kick but Muhapuro manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Alamaa moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
A clash of legs there as Muhapuro blocks the low kick.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Alamaa ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alamaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
A low kick from Alamaa is predictable there
and Muhapuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Alamaa's ribcage but misses.
Alamaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alamaa tries a low kick but Muhapuro avoids it.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Alamaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro ducks right into an uppercut from Alamaa.
Alamaa tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Muhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Alamaa manages to avoid it.
Alamaa moves forwards but Muhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alamaa is just out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Alamaa moves out of range.
Alamaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
Alamaa ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Alamaa avoids it easily.
Alamaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iivari Alamaa.
I think Alamaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivari Alamaa!
Iivari Alamaa is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Iivari Alamaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL I
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1#
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Bloodsport takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloodsport wants to clinch but Muhapuro slips to the side
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bloodsport clinches with his opponent.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodsport blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Bloodsport throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Muhapuro pushes Bloodsport back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloodsport backwards.
Muhapuro looking to slow down the pace here.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodsport controls his hands.
Bloodsport misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodsport controls his hands.
Muhapuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Bloodsport avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodsport has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Muhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bloodsport.
Bloodsport is breathing heavily.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Bloodsport swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodsport misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodsport controls his hands.
Muhapuro being controlled against the cage.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muhapuro controlling the action here for a moment.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muhapuro as Bloodsport tries to tie him up.
Bloodsport can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Bloodsport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport misses with the head strike.
Bloodsport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodsport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloodsport backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro.
Bloodsport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodsport blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Bloodsport using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muhapuro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bloodsport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodsport working aggressively here.
Muhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloodsport up against the cage.
Bloodsport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muhapuro tries to work over Bloodsport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bloodsport stalling the fight.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodsport misses with the head strike.
Bloodsport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muhapuro blocks it with crossed arms.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodsport lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodsport takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodsport.
Bloodsport looking to throw knees to the head but Muhapuro is blocking nicely.
Bloodsport misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodsport. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muhapuro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Bloodsport's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Bloodsport blocks it.
Bloodsport misses with the head strike.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but Muhapuro blocks with his arms.
Bloodsport misses with the head strike.
Bloodsport misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Muhapuro. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Bloodsport has been cut.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bloodsport takes a shot to the head.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro stalls.
Muhapuro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bloodsport with a big uppercut! Bloodsport tries to clinch up but Muhapuro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bloodsport to the mat! Bloodsport covers up and Muhapuro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Muhapuro!

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