Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Spicoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Spicoli misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spicoli misses with a straight right.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
Duran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spicoli.
Spicoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Spicoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran defending well as Spicoli loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Spicoli misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##CL#
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spicoli fails to land.
Spicoli lands a nice uppercut.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Duran has double underhooks.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spicoli misses with a knee to the head.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli lands a body shot.
Spicoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duran is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Spicoli controls the action.
Spicoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Spicoli missing with knees to the body.
Spicoli lands a left hand.
Spicoli digs a right hand into Duran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duran's gas tank.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
Spicoli misses with a knee strike.
Spicoli tries a body shot but Duran blocks it. #BC2#
Spicoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli misses the body punch
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Duran's body.
Duran lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
A low kick from Spicoli is predictable there
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it.#T3#
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spicoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duran with a body shot.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spicoli slips a jab from Duran.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Spicoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spicoli! Duran lets Spicoli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duran misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Spicoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Duran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duran slips a straight right by Spicoli.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duran throws a combination. Spicoli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duran counters by clinching up.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spicoli trying to land knees to the body.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli misses with a knee strike.
Spicoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Spicoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duran's elbow.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spicoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Spicoli is looking to land body kicks.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Spicoli blocks the low kick.
Spicoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Duran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spicoli just manages to avoid it.
Spicoli 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.
Duran catches Spicoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spicoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran.
Nice defenses there by Spicoli.#T1#
Duran with a nice calf kick.
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Duran.
Spicoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spicoli avoids it.
Spicoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Spicoli throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran with a nice calf kick.
Spicoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Duran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Spicoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spicoli misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spicoli! Duran lets Spicoli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Spicoli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spicoli can do to turn this around?
Duran scores with a nice body kick.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Spicoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spicoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Spicoli cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Duran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Duran blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Duran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Duran is looking for a counter combo.
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Duran has Spicoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran working aggressively here.
Duran working aggressively here.
A short right from Spicoli.
Duran tries a body shot but Spicoli blocks it.
Spicoli misses with some punches. #T4#
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spicoli tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Spicoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duran slips under a jab.
Good work by Duran as he checks the leg kick.#KD#
Duran feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spicoli sprawling to the canvas! Spicoli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Duran finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli throws a lazy head kick
and Duran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spicoli thinking.
Spicoli is breathing heavily.
Spicoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Duran - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A solid body kick from Duran.
Bo Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Spicoli misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Duran scores with a counter punch that sends Spicoli to the canvas! Duran smells blood - he's punishing Spicoli with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Spicoli has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Our winner, Bo Duran, 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.
In defeat, Jeff Spicoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dinkleburg!!!!!!'.

Event: Night Champions 4
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Nog lands with an overhand left.
Nog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Nog connects with a jab.
Nog throws the kick towards the body but Duran avoids it.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Nog lands with a cross.
A low kick lands for Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nog throws out the jab.
Nog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duran is out of range.
Duran lands a jab.#T1#
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duran slips a straight right by Nog.
Duran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Nog misses
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
A big right from Nog misses.
Duran throws a leg kick
and Nog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Nog throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nog 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.
Duran clobbers Nog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Nog misses with a left hand
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duran lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nog cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Duran lands a head shot.
Nog tries to score with a low kick but Duran moves his leg out of the way.
Duran looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
It seemed like Nog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nog misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duran - that will leave a mark!
Nog looks winded!#T3#
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Nog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nog throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Nog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nog throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nog swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Nog toppling to the canvas! Nog scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish 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!
Nog looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range.
Nog throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Nog toppling to the canvas! Nog scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#ROC#Nog is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Lieutenant Nog's cut even more.
Duran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nog is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Nog lands a nice looking body shot.
Nog seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Nog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nog misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A cross from Nog lands.
Duran wants to clinch but Nog slips to the side
and Nog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bo Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Nog throws a chopping leg kick but Duran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Nog as he connects with a hook.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nog is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Duran doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nog crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nog's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
Bo Duran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Duran blocks a head kick by Lamb Jr.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb Jr scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Duran takes a swing at Lamb Jr's ribcage but misses.
Lamb Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamb Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamb Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Sacrificial Lamb Jr has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Lamb Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamb Jr backwards.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Duran.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamb Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Lamb Jr misses with a body punch.
Lamb Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamb Jr blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Lamb Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamb Jr lands a left hand.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Lamb Jr controls the action.
Lamb Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamb Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb Jr works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamb Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamb Jr gets through Duran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duran tries a body shot but Lamb Jr blocks it.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb Jr is working Duran over against the ropes.
Lamb Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Lamb Jr controls the action.
Lamb Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamb Jr controls his hands.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamb Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Lamb Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran scores with a shot to the side of Lamb Jr's head.
Lamb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamb Jr.
Duran tries a body shot but Lamb Jr blocks it.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Lamb Jr working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lamb Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamb Jr controls his hands. #T4#
Duran blocks a body shot from Lamb Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Lamb Jr tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Lamb Jr avoids it by throwing Duran back against the ropes.
Duran working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr misses with a body punch.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamb Jr's elbow.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb Jr blocking some punches.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Lamb Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Duran gets through Lamb Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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 Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lamb Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Duran lands a left and a right that send Lamb Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Duran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lamb Jr is rocked!
Lamb Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Duran counters with a big left hand that crumples Lamb Jr! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bo Duran 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: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Duran throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Duran throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Duran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duran.
Duran throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Duran moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Duran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Duran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Petrov digs a good hook to Duran's body.
Duran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Duran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Duran's head.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov 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!
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Petrov backs off Duran throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Petrov swinging wildly here. #T3#
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Petrov blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Duran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
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 Ivan Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Duran blocks a jab.
Petrov scores with a jab. Duran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Duran misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
Duran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Duran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Duran wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Duran 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.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Duran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duran lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.#T2#
Duran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duran.#T3#
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrov toppling to the canvas! Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
Duran throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.#KD2#
Duran drops Petrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrov looks back up at him and smiles so Duran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Duran counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Duran tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Duran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Duran digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Duran wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Duran misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Duran misses with a low kick.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Duran's head. #T1#
Duran lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov with a jab.
Petrov punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duran misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.#T2#
Duran connects with a body shot.
Duran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Duran counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Duran counters with a body kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Petrov throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duran.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bo Duran just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Duran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Duran wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Duran connects with the punch.
Duran moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Duran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Duran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duran 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.#T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Duran slips a straight right by Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duran! But no joy.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Duran drops Petrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrov looks back up at him and smiles so Duran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
A big left from Duran misses.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Duran moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duran throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
A left lands for Petrov.
Duran scores with a shot to the body.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Duran.
Duran takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Petrov'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Duran's body. Duran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Duran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Duran avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Duran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Duran moved away.#T1#
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duran throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.#KD2#
Duran cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petrov to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Duran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duran is stalking Petrov. Petrov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Duran, and it's lights out! Petrov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bo Duran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Duran throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Duran trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up. #SUB2#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duran sees it coming and defends easily.
Kardi is pressing down on Duran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duran is holding on for now.
Kardi with the ground and pound but Duran uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kardi has Duran in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duran has picked Kardi up and slammed him! Kardi can't keep hold of the triangle and Duran manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Duran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kardi keeps working.
Kardi is trying to improve his position.
Kardi prevents Duran from moving into mount.
Duran is looking to take a break and control but Kardi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kardi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kardi looking for a sweep but Duran has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Kardi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kardi is trying to get back to full guard.
Duran content to control rather than advance.
Kardi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for subs from the bottom but Duran mounts him!
Kardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kardi tries to improve his position but instead Duran has taken his back!
Kardi is in bad spot here.
Kardi staying busy and making it hard for Duran to control.
Kardi tries to escape the position.
Duran doesn't have the hooks in and Kardi manages to turn into his guard.
Duran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Duran pulls Kardi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kardi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kardi throwing strikes but missing.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duran dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kardi wants to hit a sweep here but Duran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kardi there!
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 Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Kardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran lands a jab to Kardi's midsection.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Duran is defending against the submission attempts here by Kardi.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Duran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardi.
Kardi drops an elbow to the side of Duran's head. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Duran is defending it quite comfortably.
Kardi tries to pass to full mount but Duran defends it.
Kardi thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duran manages to get to full guard.
Duran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kardi wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kardi being controlled here momentarily.
Duran wants to sweep but no luck.
Kardi throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kardi's guard. Nice move by Duran!#REVR##T3#
Kardi wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duran defends it easily.
Duran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kardi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duran uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kardi tries to bench press Duran off him but Duran keeps the position.
Kardi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duran pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudi Kardi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Duran takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duran misses with a straight left.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran works Kardi's body with a nice hook.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A big right from Duran misses.
Kardi tries a quick counter leg kick but Duran is wise to it.
Kardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Kardi. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kardi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Duran pushes down on Kardi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kardi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Duran pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duran advances to half guard.
Kardi is looking for a sweep. Duran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kardi is looking to get back to full guard here but Duran has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kardi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
Kardi is being controlled here.
Kardi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duran not doing much here. #T4##SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duran is taking a breather. Kardi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Duran leaves Kardi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Duran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kardi moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
Duran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kardi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Good leg kick by Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran misses with a hook. Kardi ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kardi or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran, which made it look bad. #T1#
Duran misses with an uppercut.
Kardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duran is positioning himself well to prevent Kardi advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duran defends it well. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Duran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duran holds on and takes a little breather.
Duran continues to stall.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Duran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Kardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kardi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kardi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Duran is defending well. #SUB2#
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Duran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duran has picked Kardi up and slammed him! Kardi can't keep hold of the triangle and Duran manages to pass to side control!
Kardi looking for a sweep but Duran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Duran has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Duran misses with a double jab.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardi moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran sets himself, and Kardi steps forward looking for the clinch! Duran avoids it this time.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Kardi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duran.
Duran misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kardi avoids it.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense.
Duran misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Kardi tries to pull guard but Duran won't allow it. #BC#
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duran defends it nicely.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi wants to counter the offense by Duran and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran throws a hook but Kardi blocks it.
Kardi misses with a takedown
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Duran, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Duran darts in and clinches Kardi up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Duran.
Kardi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duran is defending well.
Kardi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Duran lands with a right to the head.
Kardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kardi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardi backwards.
Duran pushes Kardi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Duran is pressed up against the cage. Kardi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duran down to the mat. Duran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Kardi is out of range.
Kardi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran throws out a loose jab but Kardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardi with the counter takedown but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kardi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:45

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

Event: SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Duran rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Duran as the two fighters clinch.
Duran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duran's elbow.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action. #T1#
Chai prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Duran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durans head.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Chai. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran avoids the head kick by Chai. #T2#
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Duran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Duran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran misses with a hook.
Duran scores with a decent looking hook.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. #CL2#
Duran clinches with his opponent.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran misses with some punches.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
Duran lands a left hand.
Duran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Duran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands. #T4#
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran with a nice cross.
Chai throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CUT#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Duran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran connects with a single shot there.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Duran looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran lands with a good body shot.
Chaikka Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A jab from Duran misses.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Duran lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bo Duran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Duran tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duran throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duran's sensitive parts.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
BOOM! Duran lands a beautiful left hook that drops Chai. Chai tries to recover but Duran is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Chai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
An out of breath Bo Duran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Duran looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Duran avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Duran finds it's target.
Duran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Duran back into the cage.#BC2#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bo Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Duran misses.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Duran rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Duran is controlling him.
Gonzalez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Duran misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Duran. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Duran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzalez back to the cage. Duran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran tries to score with a low kick but Gonzalez moves his leg out of the way.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Duran shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gonzalez eats them both and turns towards Duran to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Duran. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez with a hook.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Duran.
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duran misses with a hook.
Gonzalez tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Duran takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Duran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duran connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duran jabs Gonzalez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duran circles away quickly and effectively.
Duran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duran thinking.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duran throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Duran finds it's target.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right. #T4#
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Duran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Duran avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Duran misses the target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Duran blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Duran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duran misses with a combination #CL2#
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Duran pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duran clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks.
Duran lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Duran throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Duran misses the jab.
A lazy left from Duran finds it's target.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Duran blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duran, as that shot connected.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Gonzalez has Duran up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez cracks Duran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Duran throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Duran avoids it with no problem.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duran.
Duran takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Duran jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Duran.
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Duran throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duran scores with a jab to the body.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Duran misses its intended target.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.
Duran throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Duran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duran scrambles back to his feet.
Duran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Duran.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duran 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.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaun Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Duran pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Duran keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez is trying to push Duran away but Duran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Duran.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duran lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Duran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Duran moved out of range nicely.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Duran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.#T2#
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bo Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
A jab from Duran misses.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duran tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duran misses with a series of wild punches.
Duran connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.#T3#
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Duran scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Duran lands a left hand. #BC2#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duran is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Duran closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
Bo Duran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Duran takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duran scores with a nice head shot.
Duran thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez clobbers Duran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duran 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Breaker with that takedown attempt.
Breaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Breaker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Breaker doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Breaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Duran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breaker is defended easily by Duran.#T1#
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Breaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Duran responds with a good body kick, but Breaker manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Duran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Breaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breaker postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Breaker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Breaker throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely. #T2#
Breaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breaker postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Breaker throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duran escapes and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Breaker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Duran presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Duran controlling his opponent.
Duran is continuing to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
Breaker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Breaker right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Breaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bone Breaker has been cut.
Duran misses with a hook. Breaker ducked under it nicely.
Breaker misses with a body shot.
Duran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duran jabs Breaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Breaker slips a jab from Duran.
Breaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker slips under a jab.
Breaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Duran misses.
Breaker darts in looking for a takedown but Duran gets double underhooks and turns Breaker into the cage.
Duran throws out a counter right but Breaker avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Duran manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Duran finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Bone Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Duran.
Breaker doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Breaker toppling to the canvas! Breaker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#ROC2#Breaker is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Breaker's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Duran before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
A very excited looking Bo Duran 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: HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Duran gets a clinch.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Duran!#REVB#
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Duran passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the action here but instead Duran manages to pass to full mount!
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Duran tries to push Nurmagomedov's head away but Nurmagomedov is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Duran controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran postures up.#T3#
Duran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duran controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Duran is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Duran controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nurmagomedov has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasbulla Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Duran has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Duran lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Duran waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Duran moves away
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Duran.
Duran pushes Klecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klecker backwards. #BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.#CL2#
Klecker moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duran.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klecker backwards.
A short right from Duran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klecker backwards.
Duran lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Klecker is rocked!
Duran unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Klecker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Duran is unloading with more strikes now! Klecker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
After winning the bout, Bo Duran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Duran lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Bengt Engdahl has been cut.
Engdahl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duran's head.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Engdahl has knocked Duran down with a huge combo! Engdahl steps away and waves a wobbly Duran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Engdahl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Engdahl.
Engdahl lands with a good body shot.
Engdahl misses with a wild body shot.
Engdahl scores with a jab to the body.
Engdahl avoids the body shot from Duran.
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Engdahl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Engdahl throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
A jab from Engdahl misses.
Engdahl scores with a hook.
Duran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Engdahl misses with a wild body shot.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Engdahl misses with a straight right.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Engdahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Engdahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Engdahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Engdahl throws out a counter right but Duran avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Duran misses.
Engdahl misses with a body shot.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Engdahl throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
Engdahl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Engdahl lands a slapping body shot.
Duran throws a jab when Engdahl was well out of range.
Engdahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Engdahl.#T2#
Duran slips under a jab.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Engdahl.
Duran defending well as Engdahl loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Engdahl.
Engdahl throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Engdahl.
Engdahl lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Engdahl misses with an uppercut.
Engdahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duran avoids the body shot from Engdahl.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Engdahl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Engdahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Engdahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duran moves out of range as Engdahl strikes.
Engdahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engdahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Engdahl missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Engdahl misses.
Engdahl misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Engdahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a left and a right that stings Engdahl.
Duran swinging wildly here. #T4#
Engdahl scores with a nice right hand.
Engdahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engdahl misses with a body shot
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duran with a nice cross.
Engdahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
Engdahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Engdahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engdahl misses with an uppercut. Duran saw that one coming.
Engdahl throws a one two combo.
Engdahl throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bengt Engdahl dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Engdahl misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Engdahl.
Engdahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Engdahl.
Engdahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Engdahl looks to land a left hand but Duran moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Duran lands with a hook. Engdahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Engdahl to score with a decent uppercut.
Duran throws an overhand right that lands on Engdahl's shoulder, as Engdahl tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engdahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Bengt Engdahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Engdahl misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Duran misses.
Duran misses with a hook.
Engdahl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duran under the eye.
Engdahl throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Engdahl throws out the jab.
A cross from Duran lands.#CL#
Duran closes the distance and clinches.
Engdahl wants to break free but Duran has control.
A body shot lands from Duran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Duran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engdahl or not.
Duran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engdahls head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Engdahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Engdahl backwards.
Duran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Engdahl is breathing heavily.
Duran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engdahls head.
Duran is working Engdahl over against the cage.
Engdahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Engdahl trying to stall but Duran improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.#BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engdahl moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Engdahl throws out a counter right but Duran avoids it with no problem.
Engdahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Engdahl under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Bengt Engdahl's cut even more.#T3#
Duran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Engdahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Engdahl throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Engdahl is rocked!
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Engdahl.
Engdahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Duran darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Engdahl's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Duran before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duran lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran controls the position for a moment.
Lewis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Lewis working the ground and pound from side control.
Duran parries the strikes from Lewis easily there. Lewis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duran to escape.
Duran regains half guard, as Lewis was trying to land strikes.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis misses with a head shot. Duran uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duran has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis is pushing down on Duran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duran is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duran keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Let's hope that Duran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Duran wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Lewis. #T4#
Duran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duran tries to get to full guard but Lewis has control of the leg.
Lewis thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Lewis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis trying to advance position but Duran counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lewis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Duran. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Lewis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran misses the body punch #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lewis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duran sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duran defends well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Duran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duran pulls his head out easily.
Duran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lewis tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
Duran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michael Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duran is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lewis.
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Duran off and has taken his back!
Lewis is hanging on to Duran's back as he tries to escape.
Lewis is working the ground and pound. Can Duran escape?
The referee is taking a good look at Duran as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lewis!
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes.
Lewis is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Duran up.
Lewis missing with punches from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis misses with punches from the back.
Lewis is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lewis connects with a big shot to the side of Duran's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lewis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Duran gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage.
Duran stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Duran manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Lewis looking to score a takedown here. Duran is defending well but Lewis drives through and ends up in Duran's guard.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Lewis is looking to pass into half guard but Duran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Duran is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duran is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle here but Duran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
Duran gets to mount! Lewis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bo Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around?
Lewis breaks Duran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Michael Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Lewis has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lewis trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.

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 Michael Lewis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Michael Lewis!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Michael Lewis!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Michael Lewis!

Michael Lewis wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Lewis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Salvador takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvador slows down the pace here.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Salvador is struggling to control the position.
Salvador has Duran pressed against the cage.
Salvador seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Salvador tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL2#
Duran clinches up against the cage.
Duran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Salvador's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duran.
Salvador controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Salvador trying to control the position but instead, Duran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salvador into the cage.
Duran is struggling to control the position.
Salvador slowing the pace effectively.
Duran being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duran, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Come on Salvador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Salvador to work.
Duran stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Salvador letting Duran take a breather here.
Salvador controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL2#
Duran forces Salvador back against the cage and clinches.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Duran has Salvador pushed against the cage.
Duran continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Salvador taking a breather.
Salvador is looking to control Duran's arms but Duran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salvador has his back to the cage.
Duran controlling the action here for a moment.
Salvador slows down the pace here.
Salvador has Duran pressed against the cage.
Salvador tries to stall but Duran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL2#
Salvador tries to keep at a distance but Duran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salvador trying to control the position but instead, Duran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salvador into the cage.
Salvador is trying to maintain a safe position but Duran gets an underhook and turns Salvador into the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvador taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvador is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Salvador stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duran stalling the fight.
Duran is stalling here.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvador is trying to stall.
Duran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duran has Salvador pushed against the cage.
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 Timoteo Salvador will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Salvador gets a clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bo Duran.#CL#
Salvador moves into the clinch.
Salvador wants to stall.
Duran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duran leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Duran's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Salvador dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Salvador for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
Salvador has Duran pressed against the cage. #T1#
Duran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salvador slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador clinches up with Duran and pushes him back against the cage.
Salvador stalling in the clinch.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salvador avoiding damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Salvador will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duran up against the cage.
The referee calls for Duran to work. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Salvador takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salvador is looking to control Duran's arms but Duran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salvador has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL2#
Duran drives through and clinches with Salvador against the cage.
Salvador trying to control the position but instead, Duran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salvador into the cage.
Salvador wants to stall.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salvador stalling in the clinch but Duran improves position. #T3#
Come on Salvador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador forces Duran back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salvador has Duran pushed against the cage.
Salvador trying to control the position but instead, Duran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salvador into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Salvador would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
Salvador wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL2#
Duran instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duran is struggling to control the position.
Timoteo Salvador has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Salvador dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duran stalling.
Salvador holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvador stalling in the clinch but Duran improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL2#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran has Salvador pressed against the cage.
Duran looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvador stalling.
Salvador effectively controlling the action here.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timoteo Salvador will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Salvador moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran is struggling to control the position.
Duran leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duran being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Salvador tries to tie him up.
Salvador is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador closes the distance and clinches.
Salvador stalling against the cage.
Salvador stalling against the cage.
Salvador gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Duran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salvador up against the cage.#T1#
Salvador wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Salvador tries to tie him up.
Salvador looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
Salvador stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salvador is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.
Salvador is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salvador is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador closes the distance and pushes Duran back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salvador up against the cage.
Salvador is trying to maintain a safe position but Duran gets an underhook and turns Salvador into the cage.
Duran avoiding damage.
Salvador looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Salvador tries to tie him up.
Salvador seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Duran is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T3#
Duran controlling the action here for a moment.
Salvador looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Timoteo Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salvador looking to stall.
Salvador wants to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvador displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
Salvador trying to stall but Duran improves his position.
Duran is struggling to control the position.
Salvador slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timoteo Salvador.#CL#
Salvador drives through and clinches with Duran against the cage.
Duran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bo Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timoteo Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timoteo Salvador!

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