Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Tiernan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Tiernan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiernan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiernan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Tiernan cracks Case with a good jab.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tiernan.
We've been told by Tiernan's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiernan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiernan momentarily.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Case's head backwards.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Case misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Nice shot lands for Case.
Tiernan avoids the head kick by Case.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan tries to score with a low kick but Case moves his leg out of the way.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCase.
Tiernan throws a big shot that misses.
Case looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Case moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan lands with a straight right. Case didn't see that one coming.
Tiernan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Case! But no joy.
Case looks to land a combination but Tiernan avoids it well.
Tiernan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiernan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiernan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiernan lands with a cross.
Case misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiernan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiernan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Case moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan misses with a hook
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Case's hands.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiernan. Tiernan obviously looking to wear him down.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiernan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiernan avoids a kick to the body.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case blocks a jab.#CL2#
Case clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan pushes Case back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Case blocking some punches.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan lands with a right to the head.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Case goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Tiernan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Case darts in and clinches Tiernan up against the cage.
Tiernan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Tiernan digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Tiernan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiernan circles away.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Tiernan misses
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan lands a head shot.#T1#
Tiernan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Case unleashes a big counter combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Tiernan - just one landing.
Case moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case slips under a jab.#CL2#
Case drives through and clinches with Tiernan against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Tiernan is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Cathal Tiernan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Case lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Case has picked Tiernan up - he's going for a ride! Case dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tiernan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Case.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Case tries to pass to full mount but Tiernan defends it.
Case has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Tiernan pushes Case off looking to stand but Case dives back in and keeps control.
Case throwing shots but Tiernan is blocking nicely.
Tiernan has hold of Case's hands but Case slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiernan is trying to stand.
Tiernan misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Tiernan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily. #CL2#
Case clinches. #BC#
Tiernan breaks the clinch.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case unleashes a big counter combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Tiernan. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Case - just one landing.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Case uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Case blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Case lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case wants to counter with a clinch but Tiernan pushes him away.
Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Case tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tiernan counter with a right hand.
Case defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
Case closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tiernan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiernan throws a leg kick which misses Case's front leg but catches the back leg as Case tries to avoid it.
Cathal Tiernan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the head.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Case slips a straight right by Tiernan.
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 Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiernan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiernan looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Case slips a straight right by Tiernan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan scores with a hook.
Tiernan throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Tiernan connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Tiernan.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case tries to counter with a clinch but Tiernan shakes him off and moves away.
Tiernan catches Case with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case unleashes a big counter combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Case moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Case has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tiernan eats them both and turns towards Case to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Case chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
Case throws a combination that misses
and Tiernan counters with an inside leg kick.
Cathal Tiernan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Case wants to clinch.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Case slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Case releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Case throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tiernan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiernan connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Tiernan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiernan throws a right hand that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Case now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Case throws a series of punches but Tiernan moves out of range. #T3#
A big left from Tiernan misses.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiernan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Case wants to clinch up but Tiernan keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Tiernan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan.
Case throws a leg kick but Tiernan moved away.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Case is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiernan misses with a hook.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Tiernan throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Tiernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Tiernan. Beautiful body shot.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.#T4#
Tiernan jabs Case to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiernan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
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!
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Tiernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiernan connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiernan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case misses with a straight left.
Case takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Case scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiernan doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiernan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Case under the eye.
Tiernan lands a nice hook to Case's body. Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiernan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Tiernan!

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Tiernan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Acerbi at a distance.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Tiernan avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Acerbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiernan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi scores with a jab.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi slips a jab from Tiernan.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi lands with a shot to the body.
Tiernan takes a swing at Acerbi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Acerbi lands a nice shot that snaps Tiernan's head back.
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Acerbi wants to slow Tiernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Acerbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Acerbi duly obliges.
Acerbi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Tiernan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiernan misses.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
enabling Tiernan to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Tiernan scores with a jab.
Acerbi moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Acerbi misses the target.#T2#
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Acerbi scores with a body shot.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Acerbi counter with a right hand.
Acerbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Acerbi ducks down to avoid it.
Acerbi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiernan throws a shot to the body.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Acerbi misses.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Acerbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Acerbi slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiernan in his tracks.
Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiernan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Acerbi in his tracks.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Acerbi scores with a punch to the head.
Crunch! Acerbi slams his shin into Tiernan's torso.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiernan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut. Acerbi saw that one coming.
Acerbi works over Tiernan's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiernan throws a hook but Acerbi avoids it easily.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Tiernan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi with a hook.
Tiernan jabs at Acerbi's body.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Tiernan throws a good cross that connects.
Tiernan slips a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tiernan avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Tiernan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiernan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Tiernan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Acerbi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi lands a really nice looking cross but Tiernan seems unphased.
Acerbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Acerbi is rocked!
Tiernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiernan scores with a nice strike.
Oh Acerbi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiernan tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan steps in with a hook that catches Acerbi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tiernan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Acerbi looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Tiernan!

Event: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Tiernan throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiernan.
Dalton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
Tiernan lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalton throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiernan sprawls and moves away.
Tiernan throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Dalton misses. #T1#
Tiernan throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Tiernan cracks Dalton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dalton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tiernan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tiernan misses.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dalton slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiernan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Dalton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dalton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Dalton feinted with a counter takedown.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiernan circles away. #T3#
Dalton slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a jab.
Tiernan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dalton lands with an overhand left.
Dalton misses with a combination
and Tiernan counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Tiernan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dalton out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Tiernan!

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Moorehead misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Moorehead lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiernan throws a big shot that misses.
Tiernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moorehead.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moorehead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiernan scores with a nice right hand.
Tiernan throws out a powerful jab.
Moorehead connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiernan misses with an uppercut. Moorehead saw that one coming.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Moorehead appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiernan slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Tiernan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moorehead swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moorehead is out of range and Tiernan settles back down.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Moorehead's body.
Moorehead slips under a jab.
Moorehead throws a big shot that misses.
Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moorehead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Moorehead throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a left to the body.
Moorehead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moorehead throws a shot from downtown. Tiernan moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Moorehead misses the jab.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moorehead blocks a jab.
It looked like Moorehead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moorehead misses with a body kick.
Tiernan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tiernan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Moorehead avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan moves away from the strike by Moorehead.
Moorehead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiernan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moorehead somewhat.
Tiernan walks into a jab.
Moorehead walks into a stiff left hand from Tiernan.
Moorehead misses with an uppercut. Tiernan saw that one coming.
Tiernan swings for the body but Moorehead moves out of range. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moorehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Tiernan blocks a head kick by Moorehead.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Moorehead is just out of range.
Tiernan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moorehead.
A left lands for Tiernan.
Moorehead throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Tiernan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a head kick.
Tiernan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moorehead scores with a head kick. Tiernan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moorehead connects with a body shot.
Moorehead walks into a jab.
A big left from Moorehead misses.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on Moorehead's shoulder, as Moorehead tries to avoid the shot.
Moorehead is looking to counter punch.
Tiernan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiernan ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiernan! But no joy.
Moorehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Tiernan misses with a straight left.
Tiernan thuds his right hand into Moorehead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moorehead throws a lazy right hand but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiernan takes a swing at Moorehead's ribcage but misses.
Moorehead cracks Tiernan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moorehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tiernan.
Moorehead throws a leg kick but Tiernan checks it.
Moorehead throws a body punch but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moorehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiernan.
A telegraphed right hand from Moorehead misses the target.
Moorehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Tiernan.
Moorehead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiernan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moorehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Moorehead throws a hook but Tiernan avoids it easily.
Moorehead throws a series of punches but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan throws a big shot that misses.
Moorehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan. #T4#
Tiernan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moorehead.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moorehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Moorehead.
Moorehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiernan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moorehead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Moorehead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moorehead looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
Moorehead moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
Tiernan drops his hands momentarily and Moorehead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
Moorehead slips a jab from Tiernan.
Moorehead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan misses with a head kick.
Moorehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiernan throws out the jab.
Tiernan throws a jab when Moorehead was well out of range.
Moorehead's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiernan under the eye.
Tiernan lunges at Moorehead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moorehead's hand.
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 Craven Moorehead will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tiernan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Moorehead coming out on top.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan throws a hook but Moorehead avoids it easily.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Moorehead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown but Tiernan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moorehead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiernan lands a right hook to the body.
Moorehead misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tiernan 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.
A lazy left from Moorehead finds it's target.
Moorehead just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moorehead cracks Tiernan with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Moorehead should have avoided that one.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it.
Moorehead throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Tiernan catches Moorehead right on the button with a cross.
Moorehead looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range. #T1#
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moorehead looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Tiernan defending well as Moorehead loads up on a big left hand.
Tiernan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moorehead, as that shot connected.
Moorehead throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on Moorehead's shoulder, as Moorehead tries to avoid the shot.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Moorehead misses the target.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moorehead misses with a low kick as Tiernan jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good exchange - Tiernan coming out on top.
Moorehead blocks a jab.
Moorehead jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiernan jabs at Moorehead's body.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Moorehead avoids the punch easily.
Moorehead misses with a kick to the body.
Moorehead with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moorehead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiernan moves out of range as Moorehead strikes.#T2#
Moorehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiernan throws out the jab.
Moorehead misses with a right hand
and Tiernan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Moorehead looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Moorehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiernan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown but Tiernan shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moorehead moves away.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it.
Moorehead throws a front kick aimed at Tiernan's knee but Tiernan avoids it well.
Moorehead throws a lazy right hand but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moorehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Moorehead lands with a cross.
Moorehead throws a shot from downtown. Tiernan moves away and avoids it.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan walks into a stiff left hand from Moorehead.#T3#
Moorehead throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Moorehead scores with a hook.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moorehead doesn't seem bothered though.
Moorehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moorehead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiernan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Tiernan does no damage.
Moorehead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiernan is out of range.
Tiernan tries to move into range but Moorehead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moorehead cracks Tiernan with a good jab.
Moorehead lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
Moorehead swinging wildly here.
Moorehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Moorehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Moorehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Tiernan.
Moorehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moorehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Moorehead moves out of range easily.
Tiernan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moorehead's sensitive parts.
Moorehead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiernan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiernan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Moorehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moorehead throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moorehead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiernan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moorehead scrambles back to his feet.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moorehead.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Moorehead misses with a few strikes there.
Moorehead throws a hook to the side of Tiernan's head but Tiernan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moorehead scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Moorehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan lands with a right hand.
Moorehead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiernan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moorehead somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craven Moorehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiernan ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Moorehead slips under a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Moorehead.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Moorehead avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiernan.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Moorehead moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Moorehead misses the target.
Moorehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Moorehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Moorehead ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tiernan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead cracks Tiernan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moorehead throws a big shot that misses.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Moorehead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Moorehead.#T1#
Moorehead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiernan finds it's way round the side to connect with Moorehead's head.
Moorehead slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there.
Moorehead misses with a straight right.
Tiernan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moorehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moorehead connects with a right hand. Tiernan shakes it off.
Moorehead throws the left hand but Tiernan avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead missing with a left hand there. Tiernan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moorehead takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiernan stalks Moorehead and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moorehead's face. Moorehead staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Moorehead is rocked!
Moorehead cracks Tiernan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Moorehead blocks a jab.
Moorehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
A right-left combo lands from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a shot from downtown. Tiernan moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan flicks out a counter leg kick but Moorehead steps away.
Moorehead lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiernan off the cage and back into range.
Moorehead lands with a right hand.
Moorehead with a nice cross.
Moorehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moorehead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moorehead darts in looking for a takedown but Tiernan gets double underhooks and turns Moorehead into the cage.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Moorehead's head. #BC2#
Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiernan throws a leg kick which misses Moorehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Moorehead tries to avoid it.
Moorehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiernan lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Moorehead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Moorehead cracks Tiernan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with a low kick as Moorehead jumps back.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Tiernan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moorehead throws out the jab.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Tiernan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moorehead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moorehead misses with a leg kick.
Tiernan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moorehead with a body shot.
Moorehead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiernan.
Moorehead throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorehead connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Moorehead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Moorehead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Craven Moorehead has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moorehead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan dodges the punch combination from Moorehead. #T4#
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moorehead scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moorehead connects with a body shot that sends Tiernan's belly button to the back.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Moorehead moves away and avoids it.
Moorehead moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Moorehead seems to have got his legs back now.
Moorehead misses with a two punch combination.
Moorehead slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moorehead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moorehead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
Moorehead takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cathal Tiernan.
Well Tiernan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cathal Tiernan!

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Tiernan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiernan.#CL#
Hawthorne darts in and clinches Tiernan up against the cage.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
Hawthorne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiernan to keep the fight standing.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Hawthorne's head.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Hawthorne's head.
A hook to the body from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Tiernan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiernan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne blocking some punches.
Hawthorne fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC2#
Tiernan manages to break the clinch.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hawthorne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiernan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawthorne blocking some punches.
Hawthorne blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Tiernan lands a left hand. #TD#
Hawthorne gets control of Tiernan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawthorne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawthorne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tiernan uses it to pass to side control.
Hawthorne is looking to regain half guard here but Tiernan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawthorne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne wants to improve his position but Tiernan is controlling well. #T2#
Tiernan wants to stand up but Hawthorne has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hawthorne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tiernan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hawthorne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiernan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiernan's back!
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!
Tiernan is trying to get back to his feet but Hawthorne has full control of the position and if anything, Tiernan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Tiernan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hawthorne's arms.
Hawthorne wants to control but Tiernan is keeping busy.
Hawthorne looking to hold on to the position here but Tiernan rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tiernan is trying to keep Hawthorne in close.
Tiernan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawthorne is controlling him.
Hawthorne is pushing down on Tiernan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiernan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawthorne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiernan pushes Hawthorne off looking to stand but Hawthorne dives back in and keeps control.
Tiernan tries to roll over but Hawthorne keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Hawthorne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne moves nicely into side control.
Hawthorne prevents Tiernan from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
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#
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiernan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiernan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hawthorne counters with a shoot takedown. Tiernan fights it but they end up in guard.
Tiernan wants to stand and escape but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Hawthorne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiernan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawthorne trying to control but Tiernan is working from the bottom.
Tiernan wants to stand up but Hawthorne is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to clinch up but Tiernan circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hawthorne looking to score a takedown here. Tiernan is defending well but Hawthorne drives through and ends up in Tiernan's guard.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiernan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawthorne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiernan is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hawthorne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tiernan keeping moving, preventing Hawthorne from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tiernan tries to bench press Hawthorne off him but Hawthorne keeps the position. #SUB#
Hawthorne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hawthorne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet but Hawthorne drags him back down.#SUB#
Hawthorne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hawthorne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiernan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiernan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawthorne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#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.
Tiernan looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiernan defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiernan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne needs to keep his hands up - Tiernan had a free shot at his head there.
Tiernan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawthorne looks for a takedown but Tiernan sprawls well.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiernan counters with a straight right hand.
Tiernan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiernan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
As Tiernan tries to get set, Hawthorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Tiernan manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiernan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tiernan with a hook.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiernan swivels and escapes.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiernan digs a good body shot into Hawthorne's ribs.
Tiernan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Hawthorne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Hawthorne drives through with a takedown into Tiernan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiernan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawthorne looking to pass the guard.
Hawthorne won't allow Tiernan to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne looking to pass the guard.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet but Hawthorne is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Hawthorne slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hawthorne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiernan pushes Hawthorne off looking to stand but Hawthorne dives back in and keeps control.
Hawthorne trying to control from Tiernan's half guard. Tiernan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiernan is looking to stand up but Hawthorne isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawthorne is pushing down on Tiernan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiernan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawthorne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tiernan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiernan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tiernan is trying to stand up here but Hawthorne is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Tiernan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
QQ shoots in and drives through. Tiernan sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiernan misses its target.
QQ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiernan misses the target.
We've been told by Tiernan's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but QQ slips the punch.
Tiernan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
QQ misses with a right hand
letting Tiernan counter with a right hand.
QQ fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiernan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch lands to the side of QQ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan moves away from the strike by QQ.
QQ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiernan.
QQ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiernan as he jumps to the side.
Tiernan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
QQ tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
QQ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Tiernan finds it's way through QQ's defenses.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A jab from Tiernan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Tiernan throws a one two combo.
QQ throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan lands with a shot to the body.
QQ avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
A telegraphed right hand from QQ misses the target.
Tiernan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiernan misses the jab.
QQ throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
QQ fails to land with a series of punches.
QQ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
A little jabbing left from QQ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
QQ moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but QQ slips the punch.
Tiernan throws a body punch but QQ moves out of range.
Tiernan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tiernan scores with a hook to the body. QQ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
QQ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiernan on the side of the head. #T2#
QQ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
QQ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. QQ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiernan slips under a jab from QQ.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiernan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from QQ.
Tiernan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
QQ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but QQ moves away.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Tiernan cracks QQ with a good jab.
QQ moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
QQ misses the jab.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but QQ uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan tests QQ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
QQ moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
QQ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
QQ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
QQ throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Test QQ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
QQ dodges the punch combination from Tiernan.
A looping hook to the body misses from QQ. Tiernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there.
QQ connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
QQ missing with a left hand there. Tiernan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but QQ manages to avoid it.
QQ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiernan swings away with a body shot that misses
and QQ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiernan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but QQ is just out of range.#T4#
QQ throws a lazy right hand but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
QQ misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by QQ.
QQ missing with a left hand there. Tiernan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
QQ tries to move into range but Tiernan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
QQ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiernan but Tiernan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cathal Tiernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test QQ.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from QQ misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tiernan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
QQ misses with a left hand
and Tiernan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiernan cracks QQ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
QQ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiernan's waist but Tiernan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing QQ off to one side.
QQ looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan jabs QQ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Tiernan misses.
QQ has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiernan misses the target.
Tiernan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Tiernan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
QQ shoots in but Tiernan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiernan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that QQ can do to turn this around?
Tiernan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
QQ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
QQ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiernan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan lands a head shot.#ROC#QQ is rocked!
Tiernan works QQ's body with a nice hook.
QQ is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiernan finish him?
Tiernan knocks out QQ with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tiernan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tiernan picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Tiernan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Bang Xiks takes one to the chin there.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Bang Xiks's body.
Tiernan wants to slow Bang Xiks down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang Xiks flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiernan steps away.
Tiernan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bang Xiks.
Bang Xiks slips under a jab.
Good work by Bang Xiks as he checks the leg kick.
Tiernan lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Tiernan.
Some wild striking there from Tiernan.
Tiernan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang Xiks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiernan misses with a leg kick
and Bang Xiks counters with a low kick, right behind Tiernan 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang Xiks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang Xiks should have avoided that one.
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan throws a hook but Bang Xiks avoids it easily.#T1#
Tiernan throws a right hand that misses
and Bang Xiks counters with a low kick, right behind Tiernan 's knee.
Bang Xiks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang Xiks misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Tiernan tries to land a leg kick but Bang Xiks saw it coming and moves away.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan lands a nice hook to Bang Xiks's body. Bang Xiks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiernan thuds his right hand into Bang Xiks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bang Xiks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Bang Xiks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiernan lands with a straight right. Bang Xiks didn't see that one coming.
Bang Xiks blocks a low kick nicely.
Bang Xiks moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Bang Xiks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Bang Xiks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiernan as he connects with a hook.
Tiernan misses with a low kick.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Bang Xiks's head but Bang Xiks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiernan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiernan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiernan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang Xiks. Bang Xiks obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiernan is looking to chop away at Bang Xiks's legs.
Tiernan misses with a hook.
Tiernan cracks Bang Xiks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiernan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bang Xiks throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bang Xiks.
Tiernan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang Xiks counters with a low kick, right behind Tiernan 's knee.
Tiernan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bang Xiks avoids the body shot from Tiernan. #T3#
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Bang Xiks avoids the punch easily.
Bang Xiks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Bang Xiks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang Xiks throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Tiernan throws a big shot that misses.
Bang Xiks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan misses with a body shot
and Bang Xiks counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiernan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bang Xiks.
A good leg kick by Bang Xiks.
Bang Xiks throws a leg kick but Tiernan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Tiernan.
Tiernan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiernan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiernan lands an overhand right.#T4#
Bang Xiks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiernan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Tiernan.
Bang Xiks drops his hands momentarily and Tiernan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiernan throws a hook but Bang Xiks avoids it easily.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Bang Xiks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bang Xiks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Bang Xiks throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan lands a slapping body shot.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang Xiks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tiernan lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang Xiks on the side of the head.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Bang Xiks's body.
Tiernan lands with a good body shot.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Bang Xiks throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Tiernan 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 defenses there by Tiernan.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang Xiks moves away.
Bang Xiks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiernan scores with a nice right hand.
Bang Xiks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang Xiks feints a counter leg kick.
Bang Xiks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Bang Xiks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang Xiks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiernan momentarily.
Tiernan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiernan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Bang Xiks misses.
Cathal Tiernan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Bang Xiks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiernan throws a low kick but Bang Xiks moves out of range easily.
Bang Xiks throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan connects with a single shot there.
Tiernan tests Bang Xiks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiernan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang Xiks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Tiernan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang Xiks on the side of the head.
Bang Xiks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Bang Xiks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang Xiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang Xiks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiernan finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang Xiks's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Tiernan lands a two punch combo.
Bang Xiks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang Xiks feints a counter leg kick.
Tiernan 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.
Tiernan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang Xiks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Bang Xiks feints a counter leg kick.
Tiernan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bang Xiks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiernan misses with a low kick.
Donk. Tiernan catches Bang Xiks right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Tiernan slips under a jab.#T2#
Bang Xiks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang Xiks. Bang Xiks obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiernan connects with a single shot there.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Bang Xiks moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Bang Xiks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang Xiks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang Xiks defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Bang Xiks throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Tiernan. Those never looked like landing.
Bang Xiks misses with an uppercut
enabling Tiernan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang Xiks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang Xiks throws a low kick but Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Bang Xiks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang Xiks flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiernan steps away.
Bang Xiks slips under a jab.
Tiernan punishes Bang Xiks's body with a nice straight punch.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Bang Xiks moved out of range.
Bang Xiks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang Xiks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiernan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang Xiks can pounce on him.
Bang Xiks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bang Xiks avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
Bang Xiks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang Xiks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang Xiks is looking to slow Tiernan down with leg kicks.
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiernan lands a nice looking body shot.
Bang Xiks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Tiernan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang Xiks misses with a hook. Tiernan ducked under it nicely.
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang Xiks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiernan throws a body punch but Bang Xiks moves out of range.
Bang Xiks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang Xiks throws a low kick, looking for Tiernan's leg but Tiernan calmly moves out of range.
Tiernan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang Xiks can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Tiernan.
Bang Xiks ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Tiernan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bang Xiks is out of range.
Tiernan misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Bang Xiks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiernan tests Bang Xiks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiernan clobbers Bang Xiks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan blocks a low kick nicely.
Bang Xiks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiernan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal Tiernan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bang Xiks.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang Xiks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
Bang Xiks throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Tiernan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang Xiks doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Bang Xiks moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan throws a low kick, looking for Bang Xiks's leg but Bang Xiks calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
Bang Xiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang Xiks manages to avoid it.
Bang Xiks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bang Xiks scores with a leg kick.
Bang Xiks moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiernan.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang Xiks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Tiernan tried to score with a low kick but Bang Xiks checks it.
Bang Xiks throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang Xiks blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang Xiks.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bang Xiks moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiernan.
Tiernan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Tiernan connects with a jab.
Tiernan misses with a body shot
and Bang Xiks counters with an inside leg kick.
Cathal Tiernan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Tiernan.
Bang Xiks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang Xiks defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Bang Xiks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tiernan. Beautiful body shot.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Bang Xiks moves away and avoids it.
Bang Xiks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Bang Xiks moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a chopping leg kick but Bang Xiks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Tiernan misses.
Bang Xiks feints a counter leg kick.
Tiernan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang Xiks on the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Bang Xiks avoids a kick to the body.
Bang Xiks swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range. #T3#
Bang Xiks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bang Xiks's head backwards.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiernan lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang Xiks's head.
Tiernan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bang Xikss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiernan misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bang Xiks blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Bang Xiks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiernan.
Sloppy strikes from Tiernan. Those never looked like landing.
Bang Xiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang Xiks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan.
Good shot there by Tiernan.
Tiernan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bang Xiks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang Xiks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Bang Xiks flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiernan steps away.
Bang Xiks connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Bang Xiks's body.
Tiernan tried to score with a low kick but Bang Xiks checks it.
Bang Xiks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiernan dips to his left and cracks Bang Xiks with an uppercut!
Tiernan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiernan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bang Xiks.
Bang Xiks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiernan.
Tiernan swings widly with a right hand
and Bang Xiks counters with a low kick, right behind Tiernan 's knee.
Zhain Don Bang Xiks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Tiernan.
Bang Xiks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiernan to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang Xiks manages to avoid it.
Bang Xiks blocks a jab.
Bang Xiks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Tiernan!

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