Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Avila misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Avila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avila tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avila to the ground. Avila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Avila doesn't seem phased though.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Talvela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Avila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Avila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Avila throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talvela lands a jab.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Avila misses.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.#T2#
Talvela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Talvela looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela avoids a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Talvela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talvela showed some decent athleticism there.
Avila wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Avila dodges it nicely.
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila is trying is best to control the position here.
Talvela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Talvela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Talvela is thwarting Avila's attempts to control the position.
Talvela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Talvela throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Avila wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Avila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Talvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Talvela throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Talvela wants to take a breather but Avila is having none of it.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avila controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Avila is looking to control Talvela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avila avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Avila tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Talvela explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Talvela.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talvela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avila's hands.
Avila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela connects with a jab.
Talvela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talvelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.#KD2#
Avila lands a left and a right that send Talvela crashing to the mat, dazed. Avila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Paavo Talvela has been cut.
Nice cross by Talvela.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Avila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela throws a sloppy body shot
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Talvela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Avila bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Talvela tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Talvela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Talvela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Talvela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avila moves forwards but Talvela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Talvela catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Talvela is looking to slow Avila down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Talvela catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avila throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Talvela attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela scores with a nice strike.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila takes one to the chin there.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talvela. Talvela obviously looking to wear him down.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talvela or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avila looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Talvela moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Talvela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talvela is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Talvela tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
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 Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Talvela's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Talvela.
Avila blocks a jab.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila checks a leg kick nicely.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Talvela.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Talvela on that attempt.
Talvela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Talvela.
Good shot there by Talvela.
Some bone on bone action there as Talvela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Avila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talvela lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talvela, as that shot connected.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avila.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Talvela sees coming a mile off.
Avila wants to slow Talvela down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avila blocks the body kick.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Avila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talvela is looking to chop away at Avila's legs. #T2#
Talvela misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Avila shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Talvela.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
A jab from Talvela finds it's way through Avila's defenses.
Avila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Avila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Avila controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Talvela being controlled here momentarily.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avila trying to control the position.
Avila controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Talvela postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Talvela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Avila's front leg but catches the back leg as Avila tries to avoid it.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Avila counters with a solid body kick.
Talvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Avila connects with a jab.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
A less than humble Paavo Talvela misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Avila.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Avila breaks away and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avila counters with a right hand to the body.
Avila throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.#T1#
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avila throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz is looking to wear down Avila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.#T2#
Diaz punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.
Avila 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.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Avila preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avila defends well.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to keep Avila in close.
Avila content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Avila avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Avila throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz 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.
Avila throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Avila holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz gets through Avila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. #T2#
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Avila.#CUT2#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Avila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz with a nice cross.#T3#
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Avila lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Diaz blocks a body shot from Avila.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avila just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Avila misses with a body punch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Avila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Avila should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Avila should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Avila throws out a loose jab but Seres uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Seres. Seres maintains the clinch.
Avila tries to work over Seres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seres.
Seres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avila misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Avila.
Seres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seres is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Avila.
Seres lands a nice uppercut.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Seres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila lands a left hand.
Seres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila lands a nice uppercut.
Seres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avila to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Seres tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Avila lands a body punch.
Seres is breathing heavily.
A short left from Avila.
Avila lands with a left to the head.
Avila blocking some punches. #TD#
Seres jumps guard.
Avila looking to pass the guard.
Avila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Avila 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.
Seres trying to keep a closed guard but Avila is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Avila has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seres is proving hard to escape from.
Avila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seres throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Seres takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seres lands a jab to Avila's midsection.
Avila thuds his shin into the meat of Seres's side.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Seres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avila! But no joy.
Seres throws a leg kick
and Avila makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Seres really felt that one!
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seres misses with a looping left.
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avila misses with a hook.
Seres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seres blocks a low kick nicely.
Avila throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seres.
Avila cracks Seres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seres throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a low kick, right behind Seres 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seres throws a leg kick
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Seres in his tracks momentarily.
Avila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seres. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Seres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seres scoring well with a low kick there.
Avila slips under a jab.
Seres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seres throws a leg kick but Avila checks it.
Avila tries a low kick but Seres avoids it.
Seres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Seres moved away.
Seres misses with a looping left.
Seres throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avila takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Avila misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seres moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Seres checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seres or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Seres lands with a hook. Avila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seres was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres throws a leg kick
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila is looking to slow Seres down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Seres down.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Good leg kick by Avila.
Seres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Seres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seres throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Avila takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seres misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.
Seres checks the leg kick.
Seres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Avila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seres under the eye.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Avila finds it's target.
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!
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seres.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Seres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avila trying to control but Seres postures up.
Seres controlling the action here.
Avila manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Avila controlling the position.
Seres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila trying to keep a closed guard but Seres is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Seres down.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avila takes one to the side of the head.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Seres moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Seres moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
A jab lands there for Avila.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Seres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Avila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seres tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Seres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila feints and then cracks Seres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seres down.
Avila connects with a right hand. Seres shakes it off.
Avila lands with a cross.
Avila tries a low kick but Seres avoids it.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Seres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Seres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avila lands a jab to Seres's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Seres avoids the body shot from Avila.
Seres has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Avila throws out a powerful jab.
Avila takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Seres is looking to counter punch.
Avila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Seres throws a leg kick but Avila checks it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Seres.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Seres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Seres slips under a jab from Avila.
Seres throws a leg kick which misses Avila's front leg but catches the back leg as Avila tries to avoid it.
Seres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seres somewhat.#T2#
Seres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila looks to throw a body kick
and Seres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avila.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Seres misses with a low kick.
Avila defending well as Seres loads up on a big left hand.
Avila jabs at Seres's body.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seres misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Avila feints a counter leg kick.
Seres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila flicks out a counter leg kick but Seres steps away.
Seres misses with a hook
and Seres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seres wants to clinch.#T3#
Seres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Avila.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Avila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Seres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Seres misses.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Seres moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seres is defended easily by Avila.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Seres has a takedown stuffed.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seres throws a right hand that misses
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Seres throws out a leg kick but Avila moves out of range and Seres only half commits.
Seres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seres.
Avila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila throws a low kick but Seres avoids it.
Seres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avila but Avila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andor Seres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Avila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yrkje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yrkje on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yrkje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
Yrkje scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yrkje.
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!
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch but Avila improves position.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yrkje in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yrkje blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Avila.
Yrkje is breathing heavily.
Avila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Yrkje controls his hands.
Avila lands a right hand.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila is leaning against Yrkje and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Yrkje controls the action.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila. #T2#
Avila tries a knee to the head but Yrkje blocks it.
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje fails to pull guard.
Yrkje misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avila.
Yrkje tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avila scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yrkje lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Yrkje's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Yrkje is rocked!
Avila landing knees to the body.
Oh Yrkje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avila throws a big uppercut that drops Yrkje! More strikes from Avila and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yrkje lies dazed against the cage as Avila celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila!

Event: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Cassidy moves his leg out of the way.
Avila throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Avila moves in looking to clinch but Cassidy pushes him off.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy swings widly with a right hand
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila throws a push kick but Cassidy slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassidy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Avila.
Cassidy throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Cassidy.
Cassidy is looking to counter punch.
Cassidy checks a low kick from Avila.#T2#
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avila is out of range.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Avila.
Avila has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cassidy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Cassidy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
A little feinted left hand from Cassidy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Avila.
Cassidy looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range. #T3#
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cassidy avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassidy.
Avila misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a three punch combo that has Avila backing up. Avila nods at Cassidy to acknowledge the strikes.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avila connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassidy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Avila displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Butch Cassidy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Avila.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Avila checks a leg kick nicely.
Avila throws a leg kick but Cassidy moved away.
Cassidy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Avila backs away, Cassidy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Cassidy's knee but Cassidy avoids it well.
Avila throws a lazy head kick
and Cassidy counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassidy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avila.
As Cassidy backs off Avila throws a huge counter combo but Cassidy manages to avoid it all.
Avila lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Cassidy thuds his right hand into Avila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassidy.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Avila digs a good hook to Cassidy's body.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassidy circles away quickly and effectively.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Avila moves out of range.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
A solid body kick from Avila.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Avila tries to counter with a clinch but Cassidy shakes him off and moves away.
Cassidy works Avila's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A jab lands there for Avila.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila scores with a punch to the head.
Avila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy counters with a nice body shot.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassidy throws a combination that misses
and Avila counters with a left to the body.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Avila lands a nice looking body kick.
Avila wants to slow Cassidy down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassidy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Avila moves out of range.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch.
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila wants to slow Cassidy down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Avila.
Avila throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Avila slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Avila flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassidy steps away.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila jabs Cassidy right on the nose. Cassidy blinks but takes it well.
Butch Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Avila misses with the body kick
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Avila will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cassidy feints and then cracks Avila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avila down.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Avila is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Avila finds it's target.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Cassidy.
Cassidy tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Cassidy down.
Avila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Cassidy tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avila throws a right hand that Cassidy ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassidy also avoids with ease.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avila is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila misses with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avila thinking.
A shot to the body from Avila misses
and Cassidy counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Avila. #T3#
Cassidy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avila.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Cassidy sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Avila lands with a shot to the body.
Cassidy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassidy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Avila!
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassidy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Avila lands the left hand.
Avila lands a jab.
Avila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cassidy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avila thinking.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avila 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!

Event: SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Carlson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlson.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carlson.
Carlson tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Avila misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Carlson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila lands a body punch. #TD2#
Carlson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Avila tries to improve position but can't.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila wants to control but Carlson postures up.#T1#
Carlson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila tries to improve position but can't.
Avila is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Carlson scores with punches from side control.
Carlson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carlson working the ground and pound.
Carlson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Avila works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Carlson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Avila to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
Avila pulls Carlson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Avila keeping full guard, as Carlson tries to pass.
Carlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlson is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
The strikes coming from Carlson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Avila regains half guard, as Carlson was trying to land strikes.
Avila is not content to let Carlson control the position.#SUB2#
Carlson seems to be working for a kimura but Avila defends the submission attempt.
Avila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson.
Avila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carlson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson works his way into side control.
Carlson cracks Avila with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Avila managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlson.
Avila is trying to control Carlson's posture but Carlson avoids it.
Avila avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carlson.
Sloppy strikes there by Carlson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carlson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Avila, who protects the arm well.
Carlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Avila some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Carlson throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Carlson with a nice cross.
Carlson tries to score with a low kick but Avila moves his leg out of the way.
Carlson misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Carlson is predictable there
and Avila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carlson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila is looking to slow Carlson down with leg kicks.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Avila moves out of range easily.
Avila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carlson throws a lazy body kick
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Carlson dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Carlson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlson throws a leg kick but Avila checks it.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Carlson takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Carlson down.
Carlson misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Carlson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Carlson moves forwards but Avila connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Carlson gets a double leg takedown into Avila's guard.
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Avila blocks nicely.
Avila pulls Carlson in close to prevent any damage.
Carlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Avila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Avila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Avila blocks nicely.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Israel Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Avila keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Avila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avila is trying to keep Carlson in close.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Carlson landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlson stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Carlson postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Carlson scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlson with a nice head shot there.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlson is pushing down on Avila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avila is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlson controlling the action here.
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Avila throws a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Carlson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carlson tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Carlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlson scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carlson tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
Carlson lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Avila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlson moves away.
Carlson throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a low kick, right behind Carlson 's knee.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlson misses with a leg kick
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson misses with an uppercut
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Carlson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carlson swings widly with a right hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carlson misses with a kick to the body
and Avila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Israel Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Carlson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlson.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Carlson manages to avoid it.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Carlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila checks the leg kick.
Avila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carlson misses with a low kick as Avila jumps back.
Carlson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlson.
A low kick from Carlson misses
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlson.
Avila connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Carlson looks to throw a body kick
and Avila counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Carlson avoids it.
Carlson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carlson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Carlson.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carlson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carlson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlson throws a low kick, looking for Avila's leg but Avila calmly moves out of range.
Avila staying out of range there.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Avila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Carlson rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carlson blocks an uppercut.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Israel Carlson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlson trying to land knees to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Avila managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlson takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlson 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 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avila checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dorado.
Dorado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but Dorado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avila is looking to land body kicks.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Dorado's ribs.
Dorado takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila misses with a hook to the body
and Dorado counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Dorado down.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Dorado walks into a stiff left hand from Avila.
Dorado misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Dorado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorado.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Dorado needs to keep his hands up - Avila had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Dorado misses.
Avila unleashes a big counter combination but Dorado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorado.
Avila throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado throws a low kick, looking for Avila's leg but Avila calmly moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Dorado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
Dorado throws a front kick that sends Avila stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Dorado blocks the low kick.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Avila looks for the body kick but Dorado saw that one coming.
Avila throws a right hand that Dorado ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorado also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila 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.
Dorado blocks a leg kick.
Dorado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avila slips under a jab from Dorado.#TD#
Dorado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dorado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avila's guard.

Avila pushes Dorado off and scrambles back to his feet.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Avila scores with a punch to the head.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila pushes Dorado away with a front kick.
Nice body kick from Avila.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avila sprawls well. Avila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dorado gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Dorado looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Avila scores with a punch to the head.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila misses with a hook. Dorado ducked under it nicely.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Dorado's leg but Dorado calmly moves out of range.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
Avila throws a leg kick but Dorado moved away.
Dorado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Dorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Avila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Dorado.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control.
Avila gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dorado is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Avila is refusing to be controlled, as Dorado sits in half guard.
Dorado is really struggling to control Avila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but Avila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorado to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado is keen to just control but Avila is a slippery customer.
Avila is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Avila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Avila is trying to get back to full guard.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avila regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.
Avila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorado slips under a jab from Avila.
Dorado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorado.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Avila misses with a straight left.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Dorado moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Avila lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Avila there.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila. #T1#
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Avila.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Dorado moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Dorado blocks the body kick.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Dorado.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avila.
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target. #T2#
Dorado misses with a two punch combination.
Avila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Avila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorado avoids a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Avila throws a low kick but Dorado moves out of range easily.
Avila throws a poor cross that misses
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorado should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Avila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorado.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Avila is looking to chop away at Dorado's legs.
And Dorado counters with a quick kick to the body but Avila blocks it.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Avila throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila avoids the body shot from Dorado.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a looping left.
Dorado throws a good cross that connects.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Avila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dorado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avila doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avila's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado is pushing down on Avila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avila is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Avila defending well.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila really 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.#R4#
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila tried to score with a low kick but Dorado checks it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Dorado.
The fighters circling - Dorado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Dorado punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Avila throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Avila! #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Avila can't do much from the bottom here.
Dorado tries to advance to mount but Avila denies him. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Dorado trying to control the position but Avila is working away. #SUB#
Dorado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Avila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Avila prevents Dorado from moving into mount. #T3##SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control.
Avila is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorado wants to control but Avila is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila trying to control here.
Dorado trying to control the action but Avila is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado had his way with Julian Avila in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Avila misses.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado lands with a right hand.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dorado doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dorado circles away quickly and effectively.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado tried to counter with a leg kick but Avila avoided it.
Dorado motions for Avila to come forward. Dorado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A cross from Dorado lands.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorado should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila scores with the left hand. Dorado knows he should have avoided that one.
Dorado moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Dorado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Dorado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avila takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Avila avoids it.
Dorado connects with an inside leg kick.
Dorado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avila jabs at Dorado's body.
Avila throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dorado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dorado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avila scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Dorado counters with a quick kick to the body but Avila blocks it.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Avila does it's job there.
Dorado steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Avila. That one must have hurt.
Dorado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avila lands a nice hook to Dorado's body. Dorado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Avila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dorado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dorado goes for a double leg but Avila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avila continues to drive forward.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Avila holds him up against the cage and eventually Dorado drops back down to his feet.
Avila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila scores with a hook to the body.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorado blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dorado.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!
Julian Avila is the new welterweight champion!

Event: HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Avila misses with a left hand
and Ellington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Ellington misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Ellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avila has time to react.
Avila punishes Ellington's body with a nice straight punch.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Ellington punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Ellington sees coming a mile off.
Avila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ellington with a jab.
A jab from Avila misses.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Avila.
Ellington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Ellington ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ellington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila blocks a body shot from Ellington.
Ellington tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellington takes a shot to the head.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Ellington's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellington. #T2#
Avila lands a knee to the body.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellington blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellington blocks an uppercut.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellington tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellington avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Avila.
Ellington struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila works on Ellington's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avila lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Avila digs a good hook to Ellington's body.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Ellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed Ellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avila flicks out a counter leg kick but Ellington steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Ellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington is breathing heavily.
Avila lands a front kick.#T3#
Avila scores with a hook to the body. Ellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Avila.#CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Ellington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ellington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Avila closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ellington! Avila dives in looking to finish! Ellington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avila.
Avila fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avila feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down. #CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Avila blocks with his arms.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short right from Avila.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Avila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Avila lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Avila lands an uppercut.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Avila shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Julian Avila has been cut.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avila.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avila landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it. #T2#
Murphy is working Avila over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Avila.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murphy avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Avila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Avila.
Avila is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Avila as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Avila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Avila pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A short right from Avila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Avila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avila working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Avila misses with a knee to the head.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Avila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a nice uppercut.
Avila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Avila.
Avila works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila lands with a short shot to the head.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Avila's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Avila moved out of range.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Avila's body.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy 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.
Murphy slips a jab from Avila.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Avila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Murphy scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avila on the side of the head.
Murphy misses the jab.
Avila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Avila throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Avila dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Avila misses the jab.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avila has time to react.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Murphy in his tracks momentarily.
Avila lands the left hand.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Avila quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Avila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avila.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Avila lands a big uppercut and Murphy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murphy looks OK. Avila waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avila is stalking Murphy. Murphy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Avila, and it's lights out! Murphy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avila.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avila throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila moves away from the strike by Greene.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
A lazy left from Greene finds it's target.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Avila has managed to clinch.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Greene.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Avila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
Greene lands a body shot.
A short right from Avila on the inside.
Avila stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene blocks a body shot from Avila.
Avila looking to throw knees to the head but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Avila.
Avila lands with a short shot to the head.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greene avoids it.
Greene lands a body shot.
Avila misses with a body punch. #T2#
Avila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greene misses with some punches.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila looks winded!
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene pushes Avila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila misses with a knee to the head.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Avila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Avila prevents a body shot from Greene.
Avila blocks a body shot from Greene. #BC#
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
Greene with a nice cross.
Avila throws a hook but Greene blocks it.#CL2#
Avila clinches. #T3#
Greene misses with a body punch.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greene is defending well for now.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Greene blocks with his arms.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greene blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Greene - that landed with a thud.
Greene gets through Avila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
Greene scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene connects with the punch.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greene lands with a nice combination. Avila backs away looking to recover.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Avila misses.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avila has time to react.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene avoids a kick to the body.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avila scrambles back to his feet.
Greene tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Greene misses.
Avila tries to counter with a clinch but Greene shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Greene dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Avila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene blocks a jab.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Avila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Avila slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avila avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Avila seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.
Marcus Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greene stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila misses with a body kick.#T1#
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Avila's defenses.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Greene slips a jab from Avila.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Avila misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Avila misses the jab.
Greene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Greene.
Avila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avila there as he acknowledges the shot.
Avila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.#T2#
Greene lunges at Avila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avila's hand.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Avila's shoulder, as Avila tries to avoid the shot.
Avila staying out of range there.
Greene throws a series of punches but Avila moves out of range.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Greene blocks the body kick.
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Greene.
Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avila at a distance.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avila moves away.
Avila wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avila avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene slips under a jab from Avila.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila wants to counter with a clinch but Greene pushes him away.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Greene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greene throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Avila lands an overhand right.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Greene misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene. #CL2#
Avila pushes Greene up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greene misses with a body punch.
A short left from Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Greene 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Avila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Avila moved out of range.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Greene cracks Avila with a good jab.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Avila avoids the body shot from Greene.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Greene lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Avila instigates a clinch.
Avila tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Avila prevents a body shot from Greene.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Greene blocks a body shot from Avila.
Greene tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avila lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Greene.
Avila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Julian Avila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Avila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila looking to throw knees to the head but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Greene blocks with his arms.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greene.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
Greene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Greene is trying to force a seperation but Avila has the dominant position.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Greene tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Greene lands a right hand.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
Greene scores with a shot to the side of Avila's head.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene. #T3#
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks.
Greene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
Greene tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Greene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avila or not.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene lands with a left to the head.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Greene working aggressively here.
A short right from Avila.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Greene.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila looking to throw knees to the head but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Greene's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Greene duly obliges.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Avila's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene thuds his right hand into Avila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greene 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 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alanavi.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alanavi.
Avila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Alanavi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alanavi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avila on the side of the head.
Alanavi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alanavi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alanavi misses with a combination
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Alanavi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila thows a body kick. Alanavi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Alanavi cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alanavi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Alanavi in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Avila misses.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Alanavi's leg but Alanavi calmly moves out of range.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Avila.
A cross from Alanavi lands.
Avila motions for Alanavi to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Alanavi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alanavi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Alanavi.
A left lands for Alanavi.
Alanavi misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Alanavi coming out on top.#T2#
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila misses with a hook.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avila throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Alanavi's shoulder, as Alanavi tries to avoid the shot.
Alanavi 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.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Alanavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Alanavi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alanavi.
Avila misses with a combination
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab.
Alanavi throws a lazy head kick
and Avila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avila is looking to chop away at Alanavi's legs.
Alanavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Alanavi.
Jab from Alanavi.
Alanavi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi cracks Avila with a good jab.
Alanavi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Alanavi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
Avila works Alanavi's body with a nice hook.
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Alanavi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alanavi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alanavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila misses with a hook.
Alanavi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Avila takes one on the button.
Alanavi misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Avila misses the target.
Avila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alanavi throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alanavi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.#T4#
Alanavi throws a sloppy head kick
and Avila counters with a nice leg kick.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Alanavi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Alanavi lands.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Alanavi.
As Avila backs off Alanavi throws a huge counter combo but Avila manages to avoid it all.
Nice body kick from Avila.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi throws a head kick that half lands.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi throws a right and a left that Avila avoids nicely.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Julian Avila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alanavi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alanavi blocks the body kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alanavi.
Avila lands a jab.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alanavi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alanavi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avila. Avila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alanavi throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alanavi.
A jab from Alanavi misses.
Avila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi with a hook.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Avila misses.
Alanavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avila circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Alanavi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Avila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Alanavi catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Alanavi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Alanavi.
Alanavi throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Alanavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Avila throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alanavi just misses with a punch to the body.
Alanavi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alanavi scores with a leg kick.
Avila dodges the punch combination from Alanavi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Alanavi misses.
Alanavi takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Alanavi's head but Alanavi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alanavi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alanavi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Avila - the referee stops the clock and Alanavi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Avila. Alanavi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Alanavi is breathing heavily.
Alanavi takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
Alanavi stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alanavi connects with a body shot.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alanavi takes one to the side of the head.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Avila scores with a kick to the body.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Alanavi throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Alanavi throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alanavi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alanavi lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Avila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Alanavi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alanavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avila circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alanavi misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Alanavi in his tracks momentarily.
Alanavi connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.#T4#
Alanavi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Alanavi.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Alanavi's ribs.
Avila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alanavi.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alanavi with a hook.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila lands a high kick!
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Alanavi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alanavi.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that second round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alanavi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Avila throws the left hand but Alanavi avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Alanavi misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Alanavi throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Alanavi misses the target.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Alanavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alanavi misses with a left hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Alanavi moved out of range.
Alanavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alanavi cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alanavi swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Alanavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Avila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avila scores with a decent looking hook.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Alanavi looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well.
Alanavi loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Alanavi checks it.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Alanavi does no damage.
Alanavi scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alanavi takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Alanavi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alanavi.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alanavi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila takes a swing at Alanavi's ribcage but misses.
Alanavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alanavi throws a series of punches but Avila moves out of range.
Avila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alanavi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Alanavi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alanavi throws a lazy head kick
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Alanavi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alanavi misses with a double jab.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alanavi can do to turn this around?
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Avila lands a head shot.
Avila is looking to land body kicks.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alanavi throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Alanavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila misses with a body shot. #T4#
Jab by Avila.
Alanavi lands with a nice body punch.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Alanavi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alanavi cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
Alanavi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alanavi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Alanavi avoided it.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Alanavi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alanavi missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alanavi throws a right hand that Avila ducks under and follows up with a left that Avila also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mehdi Alanavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alanavi looks to land a right hand but Avila moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Alanavi shrugs it off though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Avila.
Avila pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avila scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.#T1#
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well. #TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avila is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Avila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Avila is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez!

Event: HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Harris throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Harris down.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Avila misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.
Harris thumps Avila with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Avila.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Avila. #T2#
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avila cracks Harris with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris slips under a jab.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avila throws a lazy body kick
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avila misses with a kick to the body
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Avila thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris 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.
Harris moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Harris throws out a counter right but Avila avoids it with no problem.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Avila
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avila misses with a jab to the body
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Avila misses the body punch
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Avila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris throws a low kick but Avila moves out of range easily.
It looked like Avila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Avila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Avila misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bastien Harris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Avila throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avila feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Avila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harris takes a step back to recover.
Harris throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Harris.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Avila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Harris counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Julian Avila has been cut.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avila throws out the jab.
Avila throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Avila is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila throws a leg kick
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Avila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Avila throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila. #T3#
Avila throws a right hand that misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Harris counters with a nice right hand that sends Avila toppling to the canvas! Avila scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harris finish him?!#ROC2#Avila is rocked!
Avila misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastien Harris!

Event: HFC 76: Cruz vs Bashir
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
McCork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avila's half guard.
Avila blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCork.
McCork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
Avila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avila can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avila blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCork.
McCork not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from McCork.
McCork thows a huge punch but Avila dodges it nicely.
Avila wants to control but McCork is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCork controlling the action here.#T1#
McCork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
Avila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCork wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
McCork throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avila pulls McCork in close to his closed guard and prevents McCork from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCork wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCork landing with the ground and pound.
McCork with a nice head shot there.
McCork trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCork.
Avila is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
McCork scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCork scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila pulls McCork in close to his closed guard and prevents McCork from doing any damage or advancing position.
Avila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCork in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avila is keeping the position for now.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCork.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
McCork with a nice head shot there.
McCork working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCork works over Avila with some ground and pound from guard.
McCork lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCork is in close to Avila's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCork wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
McCork loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCork showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avila keeping moving, preventing McCork from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McCork 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#
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCork lands a lovely overhand right.
Avila slips under a jab.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCork.
McCork takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCork keeps the fight on the outside.
McCork uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avila tries to land a front kick but McCork steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCork tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
McCork misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCork is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by McCork as he connects with a hook.#T1#
McCork on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCork defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Avila scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as McCork blocks the low kick.
McCork drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Avila gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McCork counters with a takedown into side control.
Avila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCork scoring with punches and elbows.
McCork working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avila is not content to let McCork control the position. #T2#
McCork is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Avila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avila dodges the ground and pound from McCork.
A control attempt from Avila but he's now mounted!
McCork trying to control but Avila is having none of it.
McCork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
McCork throwing strikes but Avila bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
McCork looking for a sweep. Not yet McCork, not yet.
Tommy McCork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avila wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving.
Avila preventing the sweep.
McCork will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avila postures up.
McCork wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.
McCork wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Avila is now in half guard. #T4#
McCork is looking to improve his position.
Avila trying to mount his opponent but McCork defends it.
McCork is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
McCork actively working from the bottom here.
McCork trying to hold on to Avila's head to control him but Avila postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McCork dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Avila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCork throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
McCork bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avila's head backwards.
McCork throws an off balance right hand
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCork is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avila looks to land a body kick but McCork moved away.
McCork throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Tommy McCork is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila slips under a jab.
McCork throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Jab, jab by McCork - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCork.
McCork shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
McCork is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Avila tries to work over McCork's front leg with a kick but McCork checks it.
McCork throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Avila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Jab by McCork.#CL2#
Avila forces McCork back against the cage and clinches.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCork backwards. #TD#
McCork has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Avila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McCork has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Avila.
McCork scores with punches from the back.
Avila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Avila takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McCork throwing damaging strikes from the back! Avila could be in trouble here!
McCork misses with a punch to the head.
McCork missing with strikes from the back.
McCork lands strikes to the head.
McCork throwing sloppy strikes.
Avila is trying to break free.
McCork throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Avila is covering up but some of the strikes from McCork are getting through and doing damage.
McCork controls the action.
McCork is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Avila up. #T3#
McCork throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McCork lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
McCork looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
McCork is really struggling to control Avila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCork has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
McCork is hanging on to Avila's back as he tries to escape.
McCork connects with a big shot to the side of Avila's head. #SUB#
McCork has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Avila has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Avila covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Avila as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McCork!
McCork is landing with strikes. Avila can't take much more of this.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McCork clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A big left from McCork misses.
Avila flicks out a counter leg kick but McCork steps away.
McCork shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCork with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by McCork.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
McCork feinted with a counter takedown.
Avila swings for the body but McCork moves out of range.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but McCork manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avila tries to clinch but McCork moves out of range.
McCork fails with the takedown.
Avila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork lands a nice shot to the body.
McCork throws a body shot but no joy.
McCork cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avila misses with the body kick#TD#
and McCork counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
McCork wants to take a breather but Avila is having none of it.
McCork perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCork.
McCork throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCork perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avila is trying to maintain the position but McCork is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCork stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCork lands with an uppercut that bounces Avila off the cage and back into range.#T2#
McCork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCork scores with a decent looking hook.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCork dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCork is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avila 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.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Avila throws a push kick but McCork slaps the foot to one side.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila defending well as McCork loads up on a big left hand.
McCork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila throws a leg kick which misses McCork's front leg but catches the back leg as McCork tries to avoid it.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
McCork swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
McCork misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.#TD#
McCork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avila's half guard.
McCork thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCork looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Avila with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCork lands with a punch from half guard.
Avila is looking for a sweep. McCork is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCork is working away from the top position though.
McCork trying to control the action but Avila is working from the bottom. #T4#
Avila tries to roll over but McCork keeps him under control.
McCork is trying to control the action in half guard but Avila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCork lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCork lands with a punch from half guard.
McCork wants to free his trapped foot but Avila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCork thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McCork had his way with Julian Avila in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Avila walks into a left hand.
A cross from McCork lands.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
McCork loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avila.
It looks like McCork has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Avila slips under a jab.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
McCork appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCork avoids a kick to the body.
Avila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCork takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Avila clinches.
McCork has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avila is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avila is working McCork over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Avila tries to work over McCork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McCork can't break the clinch.
McCork blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCork is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avila pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCork misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCork is out of range and Avila settles back down.
It looked like McCork wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but McCork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
McCork moves out of range of the body kick.
McCork shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but McCork keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McCork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCork lands with a cross.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Avila pushes McCork away with a front kick.
McCork digs a good body shot into Avila's ribs.
McCork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCork, as that shot connected. #TD#
McCork shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avila is trying to defend but McCork finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCork throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Avila to regain full guard.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCork. #T3#
McCork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCork working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avila is adopting a defensive guard.
McCork throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCork accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCork with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCork with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCork lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCork postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Avila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCork defends well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCork tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCork throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Avila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avila stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy McCork showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCork, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Avila throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falandas doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas slips a straight right by Avila.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Avila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Avila.
Avila cracks Falandas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Avila thuds a left hand into Falandas's body.
Avila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas checks it. #T1#
Avila scores with a push kick.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falandas's sensitive parts.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila throws a good cross that connects.
Falandas connects with a leg kick.
Avila connects with an inside leg kick.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Avila.
It looked like Falandas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falandas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falandas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Avila - the referee stops the clock and Falandas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Avila. Falandas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a head kick but Falandas moves out of range.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Falandas moved away.
Falandas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Avila.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falandas doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falandas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avila swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falandas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila lands a front kick.
Avila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falandas rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Falandas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falandas drops his hands momentarily and Avila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avila with a hook.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Falandas avoids it.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Falandas lands a leg kick that knocks Avila off balance momentarily.
Avila misses with a straight right. #T4#
Avila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falandas takes a step back to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila 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 Falandas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falandas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falandas has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Falandas avoids the head kick by Avila.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avila is looking to slow Falandas down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Avila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falandas counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
Falandas checks a low kick from Avila.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
A little feinted left hand from Falandas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avila looks for the body kick but Falandas saw that one coming.
Falandas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avila just manages to avoid it.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Avila digs a good hook to Falandas's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila jabs at Falandas's body.
Avila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falandas.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avila.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falandas is looking to slow Avila down with leg kicks.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Avila walks into a jab.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Avila tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Avila manages to avoid the attempt.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Avila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falandas avoids a kick to the body.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Falandas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas lands with a slapping head kick.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falandas is able to avoid easily.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falandas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Avila connects with a nice looking jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falandas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falandas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila lands a glancing blow to the side of Falandas's head.#T3#
Avila looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Falandas off balance momentarily.
Falandas takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
Falandas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falandas.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Avila lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falandas 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 Avila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Avila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses.
Falandas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falandas ducks right into an uppercut from Avila. #CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Falandas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Falandas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falandas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falandas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avila motions for Falandas to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falandas throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Avila.
Avila throws a right hand that Falandas ducks under and follows up with a left that Falandas also avoids with ease.
Falandas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila clobbers Falandas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avila.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falandas checks a leg kick.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avila.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Avila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Avila throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas 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.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avila cracks Falandas with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
A body shot lands from Falandas.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avila prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas cracks Avila with a nice body shot.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Falandas tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Falandas.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila blocking some punches.
Falandas tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Avila.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila with a knee to the head.
Avila lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Falandas walks into a stiff left hand from Avila.
Avila cracks Falandas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falandas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila stuns Falandas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falandas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila throws a push kick but Falandas slaps the foot to one side.
As Avila backs away, Falandas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Avila lands with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Avila scores with a jab to the body.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Ojidemenzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ojidemenzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
A clash of legs there as Ojidemenzi blocks the low kick.
Ojidemenzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Avila.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avila scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojidemenzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice strike.
Ojidemenzi ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Ojidemenzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Ojidemenzi's belly button to the back.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Avila.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Good work by Ojidemenzi as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Avila tries to keep at a distance but Ojidemenzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avila prevents a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Avila lands an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila'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.
Avila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ojidemenzi is keeping busy.#T2#
Ojidemenzi presses Avila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ojidemenzi managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Ojidemenzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ojidemenzi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila. #BC2#
Avila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Ojidemenzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ojidemenzi tries to avoid it.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ojidemenzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Ojidemenzi jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Avila does it's job there.#CL#
Ojidemenzi gets a clinch.
Ojidemenzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Ojidemenzi controls his hands.
Ojidemenzi is leaning against Avila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Avila breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avila, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws an off balance right hand
and Avila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ojidemenzi thinking.
Ojidemenzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Ojidemenzi.#T4#
Avila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojidemenzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Ojidemenzi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Ojidemenzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avila, pushing him back against the cage.
Ojidemenzi pushes Avila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Ojidemenzi is controlling the position.
Avila is trying to stall.
Ojidemenzi lands with a left to the head.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila is struggling to control the position.
Ojidemenzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ojidemenzi lands with an overhand left.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Ojidemenzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila 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.
Ojidemenzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojidemenzi throws out the jab.
Ojidemenzi throws a big shot that misses.
Ojidemenzi lands with a good body shot.
Avila lands a nice shot that snaps Ojidemenzi's head back.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ojidemenzi lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ojidemenzi is able to avoid easily.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ojidemenzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila with a jab.#CL#
Ojidemenzi rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi is leaning against Avila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi throws a head punch that misses.
Avila trying to stall but Ojidemenzi improves his position.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ojidemenzi avoids it.
Ojidemenzi tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Ojidemenzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Avila is looking to control Ojidemenzi's arms but Ojidemenzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Avila has his back to the cage.
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Ojidemenzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ojidemenzi working aggressively here. #BC#
Ojidemenzi manages to break the clinch.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ojidemenzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Ojidemenzi. Ojidemenzi maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A shot to the body from Avila misses
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila throws a leg kick but Ojidemenzi moved away.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ojidemenzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojidemenzi.
It looked like Ojidemenzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Ojidemenzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
Ojidemenzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Ojidemenzi blocks the low kick.
Ojidemenzi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Avila manages to circle out of the way.
Ojidemenzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ojidemenzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ojidemenzi misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ojidemenzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ojidemenzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Ojidemenzi.
Avila takes one on the button.
Ojidemenzi lands a slapping body shot.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Avila lunges at Ojidemenzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ojidemenzi's hand.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Ojidemenzi clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojidemenzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ojidemenzi has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Ojidemenzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Ojidemenzi blocks an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi misses with the head strike.
Ojidemenzi misses with some punches.
Ojidemenzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ojidemenzi.
Avila misses with some punches.
Avila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ojidemenzi can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
Ojidemenzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ojidemenzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Ojidemenzi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Ojidemenzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Ojidemenzi throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ojidemenzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ojidemenzi stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ojidemenzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Avila tries to land a body kick
and Ojidemenzi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avila. Avila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ojidemenzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ojidemenzi swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Avila.
Avila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Avila tests Ojidemenzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ojidemenzi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Avila to the canvas! Avila doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ojidemenzi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
A victorious Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avila scores with a jab.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Avila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Avila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Avila.
Avila throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avila throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila thumps Harris with a low kick.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avila thumps Harris with a low kick.#CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
Avila misses with a body punch.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Harris to work. #T2#
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Avila lands a knee to the head.
Avila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Avila misses with a knee strike.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Avila.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a left to the body.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Avila jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris closes the distance but Avila moves to the side
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a hook.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses the jab.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Avila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila 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.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Avila looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Avila circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod.
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#
Avila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CUT#It looks like Julian Avila has been cut.
Avila swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Avila throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Harris moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Avila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avila, as that shot connected.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Avila is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Avila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Avila swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Avila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avila there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila staying out of range there.
Avila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Avila walks into a jab.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avila's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Avila is rocked!
Harris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avila staying out of range there.#T2##CL#
Harris clinches.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action. #T3##BC#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Avila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Avila misses with a looping left.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Avila throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Nice jab there from Avila.
Harris tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Harris tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. #BC#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Harris clinches up with Avila and pushes him back against the cage.
Avila tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julian Avila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Harris misses.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Harris forces Avila back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila.
Avila using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Knees to the body from Avila. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avila slips under a jab from Harris.#CL#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Avila.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Harris defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Harris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila lands a right hook to the body.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris backing away here, and Avila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Avila thuds his shin into the meat of Harris's side.
Avila digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Bastien Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila slips a straight right by Harris.
Avila lands a right hook to the body.
Avila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Avila coming out on top.#T3#
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Avila is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
Avila seems to have recovered his senses.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avila swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Avila throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Avila should have avoided that one.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harris tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Avila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avila swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Julian Avila!

Julian Avila wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1#
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila lands with a straight right. Dorado didn't see that one coming.
Dorado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Avila.
Avila works Dorado's body with a nice hook.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Avila misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a body kick that stops Avila in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avila counters with a leg kick.
Avila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dorado if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Dorado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Avila.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch.
Avila tries to work over Dorado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Avila.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado is trying to pull guard but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dorado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dorado fails to pull guard.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elrey Dorado.#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch.
Dorado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a shot to the body.
Dorado lands a high kick!
Avila misses with a looping left.
Dorado checks a low kick from Avila.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Dorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.#T3#
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Avila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avila lands a really nice looking cross but Dorado seems unphased.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
Nice shot lands for Avila.
Avila feints and then cracks Dorado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorado down.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Avila slips a straight right by Dorado.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Dorado moves his leg out of the way.
Dorado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Avila with a body shot.
Avila throws a poor cross that misses
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avila lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorado.#CL2#
Dorado closes the distance and pushes Avila back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dorado misses with a wild body shot.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Avila swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado throws a body kick that misses
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Dorado throws a poor cross that misses
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Dorado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avila takes one to the side of the head.
Avila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dorado in his tracks.
Avila jabs at Dorado's body.
Avila is looking to slow Dorado down with leg kicks.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Dorado tries a quick counter leg kick but Avila is wise to it.
Avila slips a jab from Dorado.
Avila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorado's head.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dorado ducks right into an uppercut from Avila.
Avila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorado finds it's way round the side to connect with Avila's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Dorado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Dorado responds with a good body kick, but Avila manages to step out the way in time.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Dorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Dorado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorado can do to turn this around?
Dorado misses with a wild body shot.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with an inside leg kick.
Dorado scores with a head kick.
Avila misses with a low kick as Dorado jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Dorado shrugs it off though.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila scores with a body shot.
Dorado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avila misses with an uppercut
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Dorado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorado tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Dorado clinches up against the cage.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Avila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dorado eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dorado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila scores with a decent looking hook.
Dorado moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Dorado scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dorado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avila throws out the jab.
Dorado misses with a body kick.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dorado if he has to take too many more of those.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dorado 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.
Dorado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dorado feints a counter leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Avila motions for Dorado to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dorado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dorado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avila moves out of range of the body kick from Dorado.
Dorado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Avila looks for the body kick but Dorado saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorado.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorado!
Avila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avila misses with a body shot
and Dorado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dorado jabs Avila right on the nose. Avila blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Avila.
Dorado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorado.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Dorado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Julian Avila has been cut.
Avila tests Dorado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dorado misses with a hook
and Avila counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 for Julian Avila!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Julian Avila!

Julian Avila wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1#
Rodriguez 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.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Avila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Rodriguez moves forwards but Avila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodriguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila counters with a huge left! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Avila isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rodriguez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Avila!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falandas throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Falandas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila lands with a good body shot.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falandas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falandas.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Falandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Avila. #T1#
Avila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas tries to score a body lock takedown but Avila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Avila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falandas letting Avila take a breather here.
Avila blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Avila to work.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
A lazy left from Avila finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Falandas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Falandas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falandas misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Falandas.
Avila lands a jab to Falandas's midsection.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Falandas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avila looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Falandas moves his leg out of the way.
As Avila backs away, Falandas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avila.#T4#
Falandas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falandas dodges the punch combination from Avila.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila tries to bum rush Falandas with a series of wild strikes but Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falandas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falandas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falandas throws a chopping leg kick but Avila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avila lands a jab to Falandas's midsection.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falandas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Falandas moves away and avoids it.
Falandas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Falandas misses with an uppercut.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas thuds his right hand into Avila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Avila.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avila.
Avila throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avila scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Avila.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avila throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Falandas throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falandas lands with a cross.
Avila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Avila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Avila tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.
Falandas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Falandas is trying to drag Avila to the mat but Avila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Avila stalling.
Falandas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Avila trying to stall but Falandas improves his position. #BC2#
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Falandas. Those never looked like landing.
Avila's corner calls for a 1-2. Avila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falandas.
Falandas 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.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Falandas clinches up against the cage.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Avila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Falandas is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falandas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avila avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.#TD#
Falandas pulls guard.
Avila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Falandas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avila defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila tries to land a leg kick but Falandas saw it coming and moves away.
Falandas defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falandas.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Falandas shrugs it off though.
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falandas throws out the jab.
Falandas lands a head shot.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Falandas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas slips under a jab from Avila.#CL#
Falandas clinches with his opponent.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Falandas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Avila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Falandas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Avila lands a good knee to the midsection. Falandas won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Avila looking to stall.
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Avila prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Falandas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Falandas jumps guard but Avila stands there with Falandas around his waist. Falandas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falandas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avila is defending well.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas pushes Avila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila. #T3#
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila stalling the fight.
Falandas tries to score a body lock takedown but Avila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Avila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Falandas.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Come on Avila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Avila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Julian Avila!

Julian Avila wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Graham scores with a four punch combination!
Graham cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Graham .
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham walks into a straight right hand from Avila.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graham 's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Graham coming out on top.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila lands a nice looking body kick.
Graham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Avila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avila throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham scores with a punch to the head.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham lands a really nice looking cross but Avila seems unphased.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham connects with a single shot there.
Graham misses with a few strikes there.
Graham looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Graham misses.
Avila lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham throws a right hand that Avila ducks under and follows up with a left that Avila also avoids with ease.
Graham cracks Avila with a good jab.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Graham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham moves away from the strike by Avila.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham 's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graham 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.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Avila defending well as Graham loads up on a big left hand.
Graham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Graham with a nice cross.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham .#T2#
Graham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Avila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila moves out of range as Graham strikes.
A leg kick checked by Graham .
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graham 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.
Avila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Avila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham lands a jab to the nose.
Graham is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Avila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham . That did some damage!
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graham catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Graham catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila pushes Graham away with a front kick.
Graham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.#T3#
Avila lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Avila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Graham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Avila.
Graham checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila tries to work over Graham 's front leg with a kick but Graham checks it.
Graham with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Graham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila slips a jab from Graham .
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Graham avoided it.
Graham misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Graham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graham lands a jab to the nose.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila. #T4#
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graham .
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Graham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila 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 Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Graham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham . That did some damage!
Graham slips under a jab.
Avila misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graham sizes up Avila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Graham moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Graham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Avila slips under a jab from Graham .
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham .
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Graham 's knee but Graham avoids it well.
Billy Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila is looking to chop away at Graham 's legs.
Graham lands a jab to the head.
Graham 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Avila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham misses with an uppercut.
Avila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avila scrambles back to his feet.
Avila throws a push kick but Graham slaps the foot to one side.
Avila needs to keep his hands up - Graham had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Graham .
Avila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham 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.
Avila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Graham moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila 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 Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Graham moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
Crunch! Avila slams his shin into Graham 's torso.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Avila's head but Avila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham works the jab nicely.
Avila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila staying out of range there.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.
Graham lands a jab to the nose.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Avila's shoulder, as Avila tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Graham .
Graham works the jab nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
You can see that Graham has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Graham tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Graham . That snapped Avila's head back.
Graham lands with a right hand.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham lunges at Avila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avila's hand.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
Avila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avila tries to work over Graham 's front leg with a kick but Graham checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Graham jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila slips under a jab from Graham .
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.#T3#
Avila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graham checks a leg kick.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Graham 's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.
Graham throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Graham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graham scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Graham avoided it.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Graham .
Graham looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Graham staying out of range there.
Avila takes one to the side of the head.
Graham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Avila throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Graham misses.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Graham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
Graham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
Graham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Graham . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graham .
Crunch! Avila slams his shin into Graham 's torso.
Avila throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham checks the leg kick.
Graham with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Graham blocks the low kick.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graham .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Graham off balance momentarily.
That kick from Avila tenderised Graham 's leg. Graham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
Graham throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avila in his tracks.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avila 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.
Graham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Graham 's knee but Graham avoids it well.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham .
Avila is looking to slow Graham down with leg kicks.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Graham 's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham misses with a hook.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Avila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Graham misses.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick.
Graham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Graham slips the punch.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graham is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Graham with a nice cross.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graham throws a poor cross that misses
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Graham scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Graham .
Avila slips a jab from Graham .
Avila wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graham .
A shot to the liver by Graham . Beautiful body shot.
Avila lands an overhand right.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graham with a hook.
Graham lands an overhand right.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
Avila tries a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham .
Graham lands with a cross.
Graham connects with the punch.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham .
Avila slips a straight right by Graham .#T3#
Graham takes one to the chin there.
Avila throws a leg kick but Graham checks it.
Graham looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Avila slips a straight right by Graham .
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham .
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham .
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila defending well as Graham loads up on a big left hand.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Graham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.#T4#
Graham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Graham 's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
Graham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graham .
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham .
Graham lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
Graham throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avila.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
Billy Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graham 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Billy Graham !

Billy Graham wins by unanimous decision!
Billy Graham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avila fakes the leg kick and cracks Lucy in the body.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucy.
Avila delivers a nice body kick.
Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucy misses with a straight right.
Avila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Avila clinches.
Avila is working Lucy over against the cage.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Lucy looks winded!
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lucy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Avila connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucy blocks it with crossed arms.
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Lucy blocks it.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Lucy blocks with his arms.
Avila lands with a short shot to the head.
Avila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avila obliges.
Avila throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Avila.
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!
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Lucy's ribcage.
Avila connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Lucy is rocked!
Avila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lucy's face.
Lucy is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Avila lands a big right hand that drops Lucy! The killer instinct kicks in and Avila finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Avila!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 22: Mamed vs Tintley 2
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Avila feints and then cracks Bond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bond down.
Avila throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Bond's leg but Bond calmly moves out of range.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Avila blocks a low kick nicely.
Avila tries to clinch but Bond moves out of range.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bond doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila works Bond's body with a nice hook.
Bond throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila motions for Bond to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bond throws a quick counter head kick but Avila was just out of range.
Avila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bond doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Bond tried to counter with a leg kick but Avila avoided it.
A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target.
Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Bond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Avila tries a low kick but Bond avoids it.
Avila cracks Bond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bond's sensitive parts.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Avila. #CL2#
Avila has managed to clinch.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Bond's ribcage.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Avila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bond's face. #CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bond moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Avila moves out of range of the body kick.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Avila lands with a right hand.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Bond's shoulder, as Bond tries to avoid the shot.
Bond is looking to counter punch.
Avila misses with a right hand
and Bond finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Avila doesn't manage to clinch there - Bond circles away.
Avila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avila's knee momentarily.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Avila tries to work over Bond's front leg with a kick but Bond checks it.
Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Bond keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond checks a leg kick nicely.
Bond misses the jab.
Bond misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila missing with a left hand there. Bond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Avila moves out of range easily.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Avila was not able to check.
Avila throws a leg kick but Bond sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Avila misses
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond tries to score with a low kick but Avila moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Avila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Bond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
Bond 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.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Bond should have avoided that one.
Bond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bond checks a leg kick.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bond misses with a body shot.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond 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.
Bond looks to land a body kick but Avila moved away.
Avila is looking to chop away at Bond's legs.
Bond moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Bond moves his leg out of the way.
Bond tried to counter with a leg kick but Avila avoided it.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Bond's belly button to the back.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila thuds his right hand into Bond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bond is out of range.
Avila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Avila tries a low kick but Bond avoids it.
Bond is looking to counter punch.
Bond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down. #T2##CL2#
Avila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Avila is looking to control Bond's arms but Bond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Avila has his back to the cage. #BC#
Bond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs.
Avila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bond missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avila stalks Bond and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bond's face. Bond staggers backwards, shaken.
Bond checks the leg kick.#T3#
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bond.
Avila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bond if he has to take too many more of those.
Avila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Avila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Avila moves into the clinch.
Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Bond moves out of range easily.
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Avila misses
and Bond counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Avila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Avila throws a combination that misses
and Bond counters with a leg kick.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avila just manages to avoid it.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avila just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBond.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Bond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avila throws a body kick that misses
and Bond counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila misses with the body kick
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Avila throws a leg kick but Bond checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bond, as that shot connected.
Bond keeps the fight on the outside.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Bond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Avila avoids it.
A big right from Bond misses.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
A low kick from Avila misses
and Bond counters with a right hand to the body.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Avila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bond avoids a kick to the body.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Avila is predictable there
and Bond counters with a good, hard body kick but Avila shrugs it off.
Avila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bond tries to work over Avila's front leg with a kick but Avila checks it. #T1#
Avila tries to clinch but Bond is having none of it.
It looked like Bond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a low kick, right behind Avila 's knee.
Avila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bond can pounce on him.
Bond blocks a head kick by Avila.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Avila moved out of range.
Jab from Avila.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond blocks a leg kick.
Bond wants to land a leg kick but Avila is out of range.
Avila is looking for the big counter here.
Avila thumps Bond with a low kick.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond. #CL2#
Avila has Bond up against the cage in a clinch.
Bond has had enough of the clinch but Avila keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila wants to clinch up but Bond keeps it at a distance.
Bond swats away the attempt to clinch by Avila.
Bond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but Bond sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
Avila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond checks a low kick from Avila.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila is looking to chop away at Bond's legs. #T3#
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bond counters with a leg kick.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Bond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bond is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Bond 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.
Bond misses with a head kick.
Bond backing away here, and Avila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Avila fakes the leg kick and cracks Bond in the body.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond. #T4#
Avila moves out of range as Bond strikes.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Bond.
Bond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila wants to clinch.
Avila motions for Bond to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avila 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight as a draw!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Julian Avila!

Julian Avila wins by majority decision!

Event: HFC 14: Nimjal vs Charles
Date: Jul 07, 2022

#R1#
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Usman missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Usman backing away here, and Avila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Avila thows a body kick. Usman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Avila's shoulder, as Avila tries to avoid the shot.
Usman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila delivers a nice body kick.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Avila slams his shin into Usman's torso.
Avila moves away from the strike by Usman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Usman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Avila's shoulder, as Avila tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Avila lands a head kick. Usman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Avila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avila scores with a spinning back kick!
Usman throws a big shot that misses.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila doesn't manage to clinch there - Usman circles away.
Usman throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Avila throws a front kick that sends Usman stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Usman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Usman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Usman's sensitive parts. #T2#
Avila is looking to slow Usman down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Usman off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Usman misses with a straight right.
A big right from Avila misses.
Usman is looking to counter punch.
Usman scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Usman misses. #T3#
Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Usman scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Usman misses with an uppercut.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Usman's front leg but catches the back leg as Usman tries to avoid it.
Usman misses with a straight right.
Avila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Usman throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
Avila slips under a jab.
Usman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usman throws a hook to the side of Avila's head but Avila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avila slips a jab from Usman.
Usman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Avila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Usman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Usman.
Avila moves away from the strike by Usman.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Usman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Usman 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.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avila slips under a jab.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Usman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Avila closes the distance and clinches.
Usman can't break the clinch.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Usman blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Avila.
Avila stalling against the cage.
Avila prevents Usman from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Usman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Avila. #CUT2#It looks like Stephen Usman has been cut.
Avila scores with a knee to the head.
Usman takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Avila landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avila scores a nice knee to the body.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Usman blocks with his arms.
Usman is trying to break the clinch but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Usman tries to break the clinch but Avila is controlling the position.
Usman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A knee to the head by Avila.
Avila lands a knee to the body.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Usman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Avila connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avila obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Usman is rocked!#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avila obliges.
Avila leaning against his opponent.
Come on Avila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Avila.
Avila leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Usman tries to break the clinch but Avila is controlling the position.
Avila crunches a lovely knee into Usman's ribcage.
Avila lands a nice knee to the body.
Usman tries to break the clinch but Avila is controlling the position. #T3#
Avila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usman's efforts to push away.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Usman tries to break the clinch but Avila is controlling the position.
Avila lands a knee to the body.
Avila just leaning against Usman, taking a breather.
Avila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Avila taking a breather.
Usman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Avila.
Avila lands a knee to the head. #T4##KD2#
Avila drops Usman with a big knee straight up the middle! Usman is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Avila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avila lands with a nice body kick.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Avila lands a big head kick that sends Usman tumbling to the mat! Avila takes a step backwards and waves Usman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Stephen Usman's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Avila tenderised Usman's leg. Usman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usman walks straight into a right hand from Avila - that's dropped him! Avila jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Usman from any more punishment! Usman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 5: Blanche vs Sanguiao
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Avila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
Avila keeps Chaos at a distance using the push kick.
Avila lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Chaos clinches up with Avila and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaos leaning against his opponent.
Chaos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chaos takes one to the side of the head.
Avila connects with a right hand. Chaos shakes it off.#CL2#
Chaos closes the distance and clinches.
Chaos wants a takedown but no success here.
Avila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chaos is looking to control Avila's arms but Avila gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaos has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Chaos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Avila can't fight it off and eventually Chaos manages to take the fight to the floor. Avila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila working a defensive guard but Chaos manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Avila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Avila can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Avila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chaos's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chaos! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Avila has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lancelot Chaos!
Lancelot Chaos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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