Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Murskaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murskaa thinking.
Murskaa tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Murskaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murskaa throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murskaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gong misses with a hook
and Murskaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murskaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gong 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.
Murskaa defending well as Gong loads up on a big left hand.
Gong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Murskaa slips a jab from Gong.
Murskaa throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murskaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Murskaa misses.
Murskaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gong was well out of range. Poor timing from Murskaa.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murskaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murskaa throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Murskaa tries to work over Gong's front leg with a kick but Gong checks it.
Murskaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Gong should have avoided that one.
Gong lands with a nice body punch.
Gong scores with a nice body kick.
Murskaa avoids the body shot from Gong.
Murskaa misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Murskaa drives through and clinches with Gong against the cage.
Murskaa has Gong pressed against the cage, preventing Gong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murskaa tries to work over Gong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murskaa scores with a shot to the side of Gong's head.
Murskaa avoiding damage. #TD2#
Murskaa jumps into guard, dragging Gong to the mat.
Murskaa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Murskaa has his foot on Gong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gong works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Gong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Gong misses the jab.
Murskaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Gong.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murskaa loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong is looking to counter punch.
Murskaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gong.
Murskaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Murskaa clinches up with Gong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Murskaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
Gong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murskaa digs a right hand underneath Gong's ribcage. Gong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murskaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
Murskaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murskaa misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Gong content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murskaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murskaa dips to his left and cracks Gong with an uppercut!
Murskaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Murskaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murskaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.
Murskaa throws a leg kick but Gong checks it.
Murskaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murskaa jabs Gong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Gong gets tackled into the cage by Murskaa. Murskaa maintains the clinch.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Murskaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong lands with a right to the head.
Gong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Murskaa stalling in the clinch but Gong improves position.
Murskaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murskaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murskaa misses with the head strike.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but Murskaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murskaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gong avoids it.
A short right from Gong.
Gong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murskaa misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gong.#BC#
Gong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murskaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong scores with a hook.
Murskaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gong looks to land a right hand but Murskaa moved out of range.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murskaa throws a body punch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong lands a nice shot that snaps Murskaa's head back.
Gong misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Murskaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murskaa connects with a body shot that sends Gong's belly button to the back.
Gong misses with a straight right.
Murskaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murskaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gong can pounce on him.
Gong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murskaa lunges at Gong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gong's hand.
Murskaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gong.
Murskaa cracks Gong with an open hand slap.
Murskaa 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.
Gong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murskaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murskaa doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Murskaa catches Gong right on the button with a cross.
Murskaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murskaa scrambles back to his feet.
Murskaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Murskaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Gong.
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Murskaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malig Murskaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murskaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murskaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murskaa tries a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Murskaa slips a jab from Gong.
Murskaa drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gong moves out of range as Murskaa strikes.
Murskaa staying out of range there.
Murskaa throws a right hand that misses
and Gong counters with a nice body shot.
Murskaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong. #CL2#
Gong tries to keep at a distance but Murskaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murskaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Murskaa avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.
Murskaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murskaa keeps control of Gong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murskaa lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Murskaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murskaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Murskaa.
Murskaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Gong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murskaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Murskaa has Gong up against the cage in a clinch.
Murskaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gong walks away with a smile on his face. Murskaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Murskaa.
Gong swings for the body but Murskaa moves out of range.
Murskaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Murskaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murskaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Murskaa is just out of range.
Gong looks to throw the jab but Murskaa is out of range.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gong lands the left hand.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murskaa.
Gong 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.
Murskaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Gong connects with a single shot there.
Murskaa moves out of range as Gong strikes.
Murskaa throws out a powerful jab.
Gong throws a leg kick but Murskaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murskaa throws a head kick that misses
and Gong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gong dips to his left and cracks Murskaa with an uppercut!
Gong misses with a right hand
and Murskaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Gong throws a body punch but Murskaa moves out of range.
Murskaa misses the shot to the body.
Murskaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Gong finds it's way through Murskaa's defenses. #T4#
Gong scores with a kick to the body.
Murskaa throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
Gong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murskaa.
Murskaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gong counters with a left to the body.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Murskaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gong.
Gong slips a straight right by Murskaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Murskaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong throws a chopping leg kick but Murskaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gong throws a body punch but Murskaa moves out of range.
Gong moves away from the strike by Murskaa.
Gong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murskaa.
Murskaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murskaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murskaa 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 Gong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Murskaa misses its intended target.
Murskaa tries to score with a low kick but Gong moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murskaa loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Murskaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murskaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murskaa staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Murskaa.
Gong lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Gong.#ROC#Murskaa is rocked!
Gong finds Murskaa's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Murskaa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gong lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Murskaa will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Gong!

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Grave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Grave has been cut.
Grave misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Murskaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grave misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Murskaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murskaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grave connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murskaa scrambles back to his feet.
Grave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grave scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Murskaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.
Grave misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murskaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grave swings for the body but Murskaa moves out of range.
Grave fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murskaa on the side of the head.
Grave connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Grave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grave misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Grave's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murskaa connects with the punch.#T1##CL2#
Murskaa clinches up with Grave and pushes him back against the cage.
Murskaa slows down the pace here.
Murskaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murskaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Murskaa.
Grave's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murskaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grave's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Grave's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murskaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grave has had enough of the clinch but Murskaa keeps him there for the moment.
Murskaa lands a body punch.
Murskaa leaning against his opponent.
Murskaa is leaning against Grave and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Murskaa scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Grave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Grave takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grave throws a right hand that misses
and Murskaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grave throws a jab but it's blocked by Murskaa.
Jack Grave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murskaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murskaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grave takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grave misses with a double jab.
Murskaa throws an off balance right hand
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Murskaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grave throws a big shot that misses.
Grave throws a big shot that misses.
Grave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.#T3#
Grave swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murskaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Grave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murskaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murskaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murskaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grave throws a good cross that connects.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grave.
Grave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murskaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murskaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grave. That did some damage!
Grave misses the shot to the body.
Murskaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murskaa misses with a straight right.
A big left from Grave misses.
Grave misses the shot to the body.
Grave jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grave falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Murskaa counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murskaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murskaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grave throws a lazy right hand but Murskaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Murskaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murskaa.
Murskaa misses with a knee to the head.
Murskaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murskaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murskaa crunches a lovely knee into Grave's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Murskaa.
Murskaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grave backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murskaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murskaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Murskaa.
Murskaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Murskaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Grave's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murskaa clinches up with Grave and pushes him back against the cage.
Murskaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murskaa working aggressively here.
Murskaa with a knee to the head.
Murskaa cracks Grave with a nice body shot.
Grave is trying to break the clinch but Murskaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murskaa is leaning against Grave and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murskaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grave is looking to break free of the clinch but Murskaa has double underhooks. #TD2#
Murskaa decides to pull guard.
Murskaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murskaa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Murskaa 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. #SUB2#
Murskaa has gone for a leg lock! Grave slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murskaa's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Murskaa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grave is defending well. Murskaa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grave has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murskaa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malig Murskaa!
A relieved looking Malig Murskaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Wanjiku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.
Murskaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wanjiku misses with a low kick.
A big right from Wanjiku misses.
Murskaa tries to counter by clinching up but Wanjiku breaks away and moves out of range.
Murskaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Murskaa.
Wanjiku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wanjiku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murskaa's hands.
Murskaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wanjiku doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murskaa.
Murskaa throws a hook but Wanjiku blocks it.
A big right from Wanjiku misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murskaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wanjiku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murskaa is out of range.
Murskaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wanjiku 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.
Murskaa slips a straight right by Wanjiku.#T1#
Wanjiku is looking to chop away at Murskaa's legs.
Murskaa is looking to clinch but Wanjiku is avoiding it.
Wanjiku lands with a straight right. Murskaa didn't see that one coming.
Murskaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murskaa.
Murskaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wanjiku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wanjiku throws an overhand right that lands on Murskaa's shoulder, as Murskaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murskaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Wanjiku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murskaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Murskaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wanjiku defends it easily.#SUB#
Murskaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Murskaa controls Wanjiku momentarily but Wanjiku frees himself.
Wanjiku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Murskaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wanjiku is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Murskaa has his foot on Wanjiku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanjiku works his way back into a safe position though.
Murskaa 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#
Murskaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Murskaa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wanjiku passes into side control.
Murskaa tries to bench press Wanjiku off him but Wanjiku keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murskaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Murskaa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Murskaa trying to work for an americana but Wanjiku has managed to regain full guard.
Murskaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanjiku is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Murskaa wants to control from the top but Wanjiku keeps moving.
Murskaa stops Wanjiku from standing up.
Murskaa wants to pass the guard but Wanjiku is keeping the position.#SUB#
Murskaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murskaa trying to control but Wanjiku is working from the bottom.
Murskaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanjiku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murskaa trying to control but Wanjiku is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gatimu Wanjiku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murskaa misses with a hook. Wanjiku ducked under it nicely.
Gatimu Wanjiku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murskaa tries to clinch up but Wanjiku circles away and keeps his distance.
Wanjiku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wanjiku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wanjiku lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Murskaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanjiku lands a nice hook to Murskaa's body. Murskaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murskaa.
Wanjiku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wanjiku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murskaa at a distance. #T1#
Wanjiku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murskaa is looking to counter punch.
Wanjiku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murskaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murskaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murskaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wanjiku scores with a body shot.
Wanjiku moves out of range of the body kick from Murskaa.
Murskaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanjiku.
An attempted straight right counter from Murskaa misses the target.
Wanjiku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wanjiku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murskaa on the side of the head.
Wanjiku works over Murskaa's head and body with a nice combination.
Wanjiku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanjiku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murskaa connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murskaa thumps Wanjiku with a low kick.
Wanjiku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murskaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanjiku.
Murskaa slips under a jab.
Gatimu Wanjiku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wanjiku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wanjiku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wanjiku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murskaa tries to clinch but Wanjiku is having none of it.
Murskaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murskaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wanjiku jabs at Murskaa's body.
Murskaa throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murskaa 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 Wanjiku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wanjiku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Murskaa darts in and clinches Wanjiku up against the cage.
Murskaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wanjiku misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Murskaa.
Wanjiku blocking some punches.
Murskaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Wanjiku backwards.
Murskaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Wanjiku gets an underhook and turns Murskaa into the cage.
Murskaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murskaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wanjiku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wanjiku cracks Murskaa with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murskaa fails to land.
Murskaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanjiku's elbow.
Wanjiku tries to throw a body punch but Murskaa avoids it by throwing Wanjiku back against the cage. #T4#
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Murskaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Murskaa.
Murskaa prevents a body shot from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku prevents a body shot from Murskaa.
A short right from Murskaa on the inside. #TD#
Murskaa jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murskaa 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.
Wanjiku sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Murskaa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wanjiku passes into side control.
Murskaa is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gatimu Wanjiku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murskaa misses with a wild body shot.
Wanjiku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wanjiku lands a right hook to the body.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanjiku misses with a hook
and Murskaa counters with a leg kick.
Murskaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wanjiku misses with a looping right.
As Wanjiku backs away, Murskaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wanjiku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanjiku throws a leg kick that misses.
Murskaa misses with a leg kick.
Murskaa tries to clinch but Wanjiku moves away
and Wanjiku counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Murskaa misses with a leg kick
and Wanjiku counters with a left to the body.
Murskaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Wanjiku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murskaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanjiku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murskaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murskaa throws an overhand right that lands on Wanjiku's shoulder, as Wanjiku tries to avoid the shot.
Wanjiku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wanjiku throws a leg kick but Murskaa moved away.
A swing and a miss from Murskaa.
Wanjiku throws a body punch but Murskaa moves out of range.
Wanjiku digs a good hook to Murskaa's body.
Wanjiku blocks a leg kick.
Wanjiku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Murskaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wanjiku lands a jab to the nose.
Wanjiku tries a low kick but Murskaa avoids it.
Wanjiku tried to score with a low kick but Murskaa checks it.
A slow jab from Wanjiku misses its intended target.
Murskaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wanjiku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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 combination from Wanjiku does no damage.
As Wanjiku tries to get set, Murskaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Wanjiku manages to avoid the attempt.
Wanjiku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Murskaa misses.
Wanjiku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.#T3#
A lazy left from Wanjiku finds it's target.
Murskaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Wanjiku throws a shot to the body.
Wanjiku 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku scores with a jab. Murskaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wanjiku misses with a wild body shot.
Murskaa misses with a left hand
and Wanjiku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanjiku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murskaa counters with a straight right hand.
Wanjiku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murskaa.
Murskaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wanjiku is able to avoid easily.#T4#
A low kick from Murskaa is predictable there
and Murskaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Murskaa clinches up with Wanjiku and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanjiku misses with some punches.
Wanjiku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wanjiku can't find room to land a body shot as Murskaa controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malig Murskaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatimu Wanjiku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wanjiku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murskaa tries to land a knee to the head but Wanjiku blocks with his arms.
Murskaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murskaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wanjiku avoids it.
Murskaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murskaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wanjiku backwards. #ROC#Wanjiku is rocked!
Wanjiku blocking some punches.
Wanjiku is still on wobbly legs! Can Murskaa finish him?
Murskaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murskaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Wanjiku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murskaa lands with a right to the head.
Wanjiku blocking some punches.
Malig Murskaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murskaa jerks Wanjiku's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wanjiku drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Murskaa goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Murskaa because Wanjiku was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Malig Murskaa!
After winning the bout, Malig Murskaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murskaa.
George misses with a looping right.
Murskaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murskaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
George throws a lazy right hand but Murskaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murskaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murskaa staying out of range there.
George looks to land a left hand but Murskaa moved out of range nicely.
Murskaa lands with a cross.
Murskaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on George if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murskaa.
Murskaa tests George's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murskaa slips under a jab.
Murskaa scores with a jab. George acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
George takes a shot to the body in his stride.
George misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from George.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murskaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as George is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murskaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
A jab from Murskaa misses.
Murskaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.#T1#
Murskaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murskaa throws a shot to the body.
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
George definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
George is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
George misses with a wild body shot.
Murskaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between George's hands.
Murskaa is looking to score with low kicks.
George misses with a straight left.
Murskaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murskaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
Murskaa ducks under a wild hook from George.
George throws a hook to the side of Murskaa's head but Murskaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murskaa.
Murskaa defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Murskaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! George had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murskaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murskaa defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Murskaa needs to keep his hands up - George had a free shot at his head there.
Murskaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Murskaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Murskaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murskaa.
Jab from Murskaa.
Murskaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George misses with an uppercut. Murskaa saw that one coming.
George misses with a lunging right hand
letting Murskaa counter with a right hand.
George scores with a hook.
Murskaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
George misses with a wild body shot.
George comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
George misses with a left hand
and Murskaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George throws a lazy uppercut
letting Murskaa counter with a right hand.
George walks into a straight right hand from Murskaa.
George throws a hook to the side of Murskaa's head but Murskaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murskaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murskaa ducks under a wild hook from George.
George takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murskaa with a jab.#T3#
Murskaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murskaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
George throws a hook to the side of Murskaa's head but Murskaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George throws out a loose jab but Murskaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
George throws a big shot that misses.
George scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murskaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
Murskaa staying out of range there.
George misses with a looping right.
George rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murskaa counters with a nice uppercut.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Murskaa's shoulder, as Murskaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murskaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murskaa misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Murskaa finds it's target.
Murskaa lands with a hook. George tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murskaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Murskaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
George misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murskaa.
George swings widly with a right hand
and Murskaa counters with a good low kick that George was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Murskaa moves away from the strike by George.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George misses with a right hand
and Murskaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murskaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George misses with an uppercut. Murskaa saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Murskaa.
Murskaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from George misses
and Murskaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles George's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Murskaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George stalling the fight.
George working aggressively here.
George wants to stall.
George is looking to control Murskaa's arms but Murskaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now George has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Murskaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murskaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murskaa dips to his left and cracks George with an uppercut!
George looks to throw the jab but Murskaa is out of range.
Murskaa 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.
Murskaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but George checks it well.
George swats away the attempt to clinch by Murskaa.
Murskaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Murskaa - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murskaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Murskaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murskaa lands a glancing blow to the side of George's head.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
George throws a shot from downtown. Murskaa moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murskaa jabs at George's body.
George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murskaa.
Murskaa tries to land a front kick but George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George throws an off balance right hand
and Murskaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George throws a jab when Murskaa was well out of range.
Murskaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George moves forwards but Murskaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
George looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murskaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
George misses with a hook
and Murskaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.
George takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murskaa moves away from the strike by George.
George throws a lazy uppercut
and Murskaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Murskaa.
Murskaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before George has time to react.
George swings for the body but Murskaa moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murskaa avoids the body shot from George.
Murskaa throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
Murskaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murskaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from George.
Malig Murskaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murskaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.#T2#
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murskaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Murskaa throws a low kick but George avoids it.
George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murskaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murskaa misses with a wild body shot.
George is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murskaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Murskaa is just out of range.
Murskaa scores with a hook to the body. George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murskaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. George manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murskaa feints and then cracks George's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow George down.
George lands a jab.#ROC#Murskaa is rocked!
George cracks Murskaa with a left hook right on the temple and Murskaa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! George lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Murskaa is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George!

Event: RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Murskaa misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Murskaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee throws a leg kick but Murskaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Murskaa.
Bee connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Murskaa misses.
Lruce Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murskaa throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Bee does it's job there.
Bee scores with the left hand. Murskaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Murskaa checks a leg kick.
Murskaa misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Murskaa misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Bee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murskaa. Murskaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murskaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Murskaa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murskaa throws a front kick aimed at Bee's knee but Bee avoids it well.
Murskaa throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Murskaa tests Bee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bee connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Murskaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murskaa checks a leg kick.
Bee staying out of range there.
Bee misses with a low kick.
Bee backing away here, and Murskaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murskaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Murskaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murskaa.
Murskaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murskaa throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot.
Murskaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Murskaa.
Murskaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murskaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murskaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Bee scores with a shot to the body.
Murskaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murskaa tries to move into range but Bee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Bee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Bee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murskaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Bee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bee with a jab.
Murskaa throws a solid leg kick but Bee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murskaa.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Murskaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murskaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Murskaa misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Murskaa tries to clinch up but Bee circles away and keeps his distance.
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Murskaa misses with an uppercut. Bee saw that one coming.
Bee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murskaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bee is looking to wear down Murskaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Murskaa lands with a nice body punch.
Bee connects with a single shot there.
Bee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murskaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Murskaa looks for the body kick but Bee saw that one coming.
Bee misses with a straight right.
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
Murskaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
Bee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee connects with a single shot there.
Bee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murskaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bee's head.
Murskaa staying out of range there.
Murskaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murskaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bee is out of range and Murskaa settles back down. #T4#
Murskaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Bee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bee throws out a leg kick but Murskaa moves out of range and Bee only half commits.
Bee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Murskaa blocks the leg kick.
Murskaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murskaa. Bee shrugs it off though.
Murskaa swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Bee is looking to counter punch.
Bee throws the kick towards the body but Murskaa avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee lands with a cross.
Murskaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murskaa.
Murskaa loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Murskaa is looking to land body kicks.
Bee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murskaa.
Murskaa misses with a double jab.
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 Lruce Bee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murskaa.
Murskaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bee throws a big shot that misses.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee 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 Murskaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murskaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murskaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murskaa feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murskaa. That's going to slow Bee down.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bee looks to throw the jab but Murskaa is out of range.
Bee wants to slow Murskaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Murskaa stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murskaa motions for Bee to come forward. Murskaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murskaa throws out the jab.
Bee throws a low kick but Murskaa moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bee there.
Murskaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target. #T1#
Murskaa throws a body kick that misses
and Bee counters with a nice body shot.
Murskaa dodges the punch combination from Bee.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murskaa moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Murskaa there.
Bee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murskaa.#CL2#
Murskaa takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murskaa.
Murskaa lands with a left to the head.
Murskaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murskaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bee working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Murskaa fails to land.
Murskaa blocking some punches.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murskaa trying to land knees to the body.
Murskaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murskaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Murskaa.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murskaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Murskaa backwards.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murskaa presses Bee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murskaa is trying to pull guard but Bee has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murskaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murskaa tries to stall but Bee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bee has had enough of the clinch but Murskaa keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Murskaa avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Murskaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murskaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bee blocks it with crossed arms.
Bee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murskaa.
Murskaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murskaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bee is keeping busy.#T3#
Murskaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murskaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murskaa throws a head punch that misses.
Bee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murskaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murskaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murskaa can turn it around.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
Murskaa misses with some punches.
Bee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murskaa has him pressed against the cage.
Bee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Bee.
Murskaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Murskaa.
Murskaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murskaa misses with a knee to the head.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bee scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Bee.
Bee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murskaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Murskaa controls the action.
Bee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
Bee blocks a body shot from Murskaa.
Bee lands a body shot.
Bee works on Murskaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Murskaa is breathing heavily.
Bee pushes Murskaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murskaa prevents a body shot from Bee.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bee lands with a shot to the body.
Murskaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Lruce Bee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bee avoids the body shot from Murskaa.
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Murskaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bee.
Murskaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murskaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murskaa walks into a jab.
Bee throws a leg kick but Murskaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murskaa throws a counter combo.
Murskaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Murskaa feints a counter leg kick.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murskaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bee off the cage and back into range.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Murskaa.
Murskaa misses with a body shot.
Murskaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murskaa with the inside leg kick.
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Murskaa misses.#T1#
Bee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murskaa momentarily.
Bee misses with a kick to the body.
Murskaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bee moves out of range as Murskaa throws a body kick.
Murskaa scores with a hook.
Murskaa connects with a looping right hand.
Bee scores with a sloppy right hand. Murskaa should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Murskaa down.
A good leg kick by Bee.
Bee jabs Murskaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murskaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bee. That did some damage!
Murskaa throws a head kick that misses.
Murskaa is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murskaa misses with a wild body shot.
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bee scores with a leg kick.
Bee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murskaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Murskaa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee slowing the pace effectively.
Murskaa tries a knee to the head but Bee blocks it.
Murskaa trying to land knees to the body.
Bee scores with a hook to the body.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murskaa's elbow.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murskaa scores with a knee to the head.
Murskaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Murskaa.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Murskaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murskaa is trying to pull guard but Bee has him pressed against the cage.
Murskaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murskaa or not.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murskaa backwards.
Murskaa slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murskaa. #T3#
Murskaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Bee gets an underhook and turns Murskaa into the cage.
Murskaa trying to land knees to the body.
Bee digs a right hand underneath Murskaa's ribcage. Murskaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murskaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murskaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bee gets through Murskaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murskaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bee misses with an uppercut. Murskaa saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Murskaa.
Murskaa throws a leg kick but Bee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murskaa.
Bee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lruce Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Murskaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Murskaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murskaa throws a leg kick which misses Bee's front leg but catches the back leg as Bee tries to avoid it.
Murskaa takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murskaa checks a leg kick.
Bee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murskaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Murskaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bee. Bee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bee misses with a leg kick.
Bee sets himself, and Murskaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Bee avoids it this time.
Bee is looking to slow Murskaa down with leg kicks.
Malig Murskaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bee 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.
Murskaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Murskaa as he checks the leg kick.
Bee swings for the body but Murskaa moves out of range.
Bee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lruce Bee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murskaa walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lruce Bee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bee 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lruce Bee!
Our winner, Lruce Bee, 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: MMAKI Prospects 2
Date: Dec 19, 2023

#R1#
Murskaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Igor missing with a left hand there. Murskaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Murskaa responds with a good body kick, but Igor manages to step out the way in time.
Murskaa connects with a body shot that sends Igor's belly button to the back.
Murskaa blocks a head kick by Igor.
Murskaa connects with a leg kick.
Igor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murskaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Murskaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Igor tries to clinch but Murskaa moves out of range.
Igor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murskaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Murskaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murskaa tries to land a leg kick but Igor saw it coming and moves away.
Murskaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
Igor tries to clinch but Murskaa moves away
and Murskaa counters with a low kick, right behind Igor 's knee.
Igor tries to clinch up
and Murskaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igor scores with a head kick. Murskaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
A low kick lands for Murskaa.
Murskaa sizes up Igor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and Murskaa moves out of range easily.
Igor throws a lazy head kick
and Murskaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murskaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murskaa misses the shot to the body.
Igor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murskaa thumps Igor with a low kick.#KD2#
Murskaa drops his shoulder and cracks Igor with a huge uppercut! Igor goes down! Can Murskaa finish him? #ROC2#Igor is rocked!
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!#SUB2#
Murskaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Igor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murskaa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Murskaa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Igor is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malig Murskaa!
Malig Murskaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Distacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Distacio defends it well.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Distacio is looking for a counter combo.
Distacio throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Distacio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera postures up in Distacio's guard and throws a big left but Distacio blocks it.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Distacio is retaining full guard.
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera passes Distacio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Distacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Distacio's head. #T1#
Cabrera is trying to control. Distacio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabrera.
Cabrera throwing shots but Distacio is blocking nicely.
Distacio is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Distacio avoid being mounted?
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabrera misses with a head shot. Distacio uses the momentum to regain guard.
Distacio pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distacio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cabrera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Distacio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cabrera, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Distacio defends it easily.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Distacio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Distacio is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabrera trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haakon Cabrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Distacio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Distacio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Distacio checks it well.
Distacio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Distacio avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Distacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Distacio's legs.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cabrera. #SUB2#
Cabrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cabrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio parries the strikes from Cabrera easily there. Cabrera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Distacio to escape. #T1#
Cabrera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cabrera is working Distacio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cabrera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Distacio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Distacio is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Distacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Cabrera crashes against the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Cabrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Distacio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is looking to stall here but Distacio recovers full guard.
Distacio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cabrera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Haakon Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrera throws a strike but Distacio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Distacio advances position into side control!
Cabrera is not content to let Distacio control the position.
Cabrera regains half guard.#T4#
Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera has control of Distacio's left arm, preventing Distacio from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Distacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera is trying to keep Distacio in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haakon Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Distacio counters with a nice leg kick.
Distacio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Distacio counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Distacio avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Distacio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Distacio takes one to the chin there.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Distacio.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Distacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Distacio is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Distacio blocks a leg kick.
Distacio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Cabrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Distacio!
Cabrera is trying to ground and pound but Distacio uses the momentary lack of control by Cabrera to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Distacio is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Harry C Distacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Distacio wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Distacio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Distacio is looking to escape.
Cabrera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Cabrera is pressing down on Distacio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Distacio is holding on for now.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Distacio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Distacio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Distacio's hands.
Distacio blocks a jab.#TD2#
Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Distacio's guard.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Distacio controlling the position.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Distacio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Distacio keeps moving.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Distacio keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cabrera drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haakon Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Oyelowo gets a clinch.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio. #BC#
Oyelowo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distacio throws a shot from downtown. Oyelowo moves away and avoids it.
Oyelowo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio.
Oyelowo shoots in but no luck this time.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distacio as he avoids it easily.
Distacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oyelowo with a body shot.
Oyelowo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oyelowo sets himself, and Distacio steps forward looking for the clinch! Oyelowo avoids it this time.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Distacio but Distacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Oyelowo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Oyelowo misses
and Distacio counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo shoots in looking for a takedown but Distacio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oyelowo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Distacio connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo swats away the attempt to clinch by Distacio.#T1#
Oyelowo shoots in and drives through. Distacio sprawls well.
Oyelowo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Distacio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oyelowo looks to land a left hand but Distacio moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oyelowo. Distacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oyelowo doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Distacio.
Oyelowo wants to clinch but Distacio slips to the side
and Oyelowo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oyelowo misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Oyelowo as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Distacio tries to kick Oyelowo off in order to stand up. Oyelowo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Oyelowo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oyelowo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Distacio is not content to let Oyelowo control the position. #SUB#
Oyelowo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Distacio, who protects the arm well.
Oyelowo 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.
Oyelowo 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. #SUB#
Oyelowo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Distacio, who protects the arm well.
Oyelowo working the ground and pound but Distacio is defending the strikes. #T3#
Oyelowo 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. #SUB#
Oyelowo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oyelowo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Oyelowo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Oyelowo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Distacio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oyelowo's guard! Nice work there by Distacio! #SUB#
Oyelowo is looking for a triangle here but Distacio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Oyelowo is trying to work for a sweep but Distacio has mounted him!
Oyelowo is looking to get to half guard.
Oyelowo tries to hold on but Distacio pushes him away.
Oyelowo is working to get back to half guard.
Distacio content just to control the position here.
Oyelowo can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry C Distacio 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##TD#
Oyelowo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Distacio to the ground. Oyelowo is now in Distacio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Oyelowo is looking to pass into half guard but Distacio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Distacio is in guard.#REVB#
Oyelowo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Distacio is one step ahead there.
Oyelowo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Distacio wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oyelowo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oyelowo. #SUB#
Oyelowo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Distacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oyelowo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Distacio wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oyelowo trying to control from half guard but Distacio is working away.
Oyelowo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Distacio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo is looking to advance position but Distacio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Oyelowo regains half guard.#SUB#
Oyelowo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Distacio passes into side control!
Distacio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Oyelowo! #T3#
Oyelowo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Distacio avoids the attempt from Oyelowo to control.
Distacio controlling the position easily from mount.
Oyelowo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oyelowo tries to hold on but Distacio pushes him away.
Oyelowo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oyelowo is looking for a sweep. Distacio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harry C Distacio has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Oyelowo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distacio pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Oyelowo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Distacio. Oh but Oyelowo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Distacio goes limp - he's gone! Oyelowo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Oyelowo!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Oyelowo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Chav Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Distacio avoids it.
Distacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Distacio lands a glancing blow to the side of Chav Jr.'s head.
Distacio is looking to slow Chav Jr. down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Distacio.
Chav Jr. scores with the left hand. Distacio knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Distacio rushes Chav Jr. and presses him up against the cage.
Distacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chav Jr. scores with a shot to the side of Distacio's head.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chav Jr. is defending well for now.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chav Jr. lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio tries a body shot but Chav Jr. blocks it.
Distacio tries to work over Chav Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Chav Jr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Distacio gets an underhook and turns Chav Jr. into the cage.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav Jr. has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Distacio after a bit of a struggle.
Distacio lands a right hand. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Distacio.
Distacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chav Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chav Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Distacio ducks under a wild hook from Chav Jr..
A low kick lands for Distacio.
A solid leg kick lands there for Distacio.
Distacio tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chav Jr.. Distacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio throws a front kick aimed at Chav Jr.'s knee but Chav Jr. avoids it well.
Distacio throws a looping overhand right but Chav Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Distacio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chav Jr. scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The fighters circling - Distacio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Distacio is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Distacio misses.
Chav Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chav Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt.
Distacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Distacio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Distacio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab from Distacio.
Distacio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chav Jr.'s sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Chav Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Distacio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Distacio closes the distance and pushes Chav Jr. back into the cage.
Chav Jr. trying to control the position but instead, Distacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chav Jr. into the cage.
Chav Jr. is trying to break the clinch but Distacio is controlling him.
Chav Jr. throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio. #T3#
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chav Jr. lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Distacio letting Chav Jr. take a breather here.
Chav Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chav Jr..
Distacio can't find room to land a body shot as Chav Jr. controls the action.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chav Jr. is defending well for now.
Chav Jr. scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Chav Jr. breaks the clinch.
Distacio misses with a leg kick
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice low kick that buckles Distacio's knee momentarily.
Chav Jr. takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Distacio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Distacio throws the kick towards the body but Chav Jr. avoids it.#T4#
Chav Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distacio.
Chav Jr. throws a combination. Distacio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav Jr. avoids the head kick by Distacio.
Distacio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chav Jr. lands with a nice combination. Distacio backs away looking to recover.
Chav Jr. takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chav Jr. throws a body punch but Distacio moves out of range.
Chav Jr. takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chav Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Distacio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chav Jr. throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distacio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Distacio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pikey Chav Jr. will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chav Jr. avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Distacio is predictable there
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Distacio thinking.
Distacio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Chav Jr..
A big right from Chav Jr. misses.
Distacio misses with a head kick.
Chav Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Distacio.
Chav Jr. thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distacio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio tries to score with a low kick but Chav Jr. moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Distacio lands.
Chav Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio manages to avoid it.
Distacio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chav Jr. scores with a crisp jab that stopped Distacio in his tracks. #T1#
Distacio pushes Chav Jr. away with a front kick.
Chav Jr. moves away from the strike by Distacio.
Distacio throws a leg kick
and Chav Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Distacio throws a leg kick which misses Chav Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Chav Jr. tries to avoid it.
Distacio misses with a jab to the body
and Chav Jr. counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav Jr..
Distacio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chav Jr. avoids the head kick by Distacio.
Distacio thuds his shin into the meat of Chav Jr.'s side.
Chav Jr. blocks a jab.
Distacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chav Jr..
Distacio throws a looping overhand right but Chav Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Chav Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Distacio with a body shot.#T2#
Distacio slips under a jab.
Distacio misses with a low kick.
Distacio looks to land a body kick but Chav Jr. moved away.
Chav Jr. follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Distacio throws a low kick but Chav Jr. moves out of range easily.
Chav Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distacio jabs Chav Jr. to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Distacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chav Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chav Jr. let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio is just out of range.
Jab by Distacio.
Distacio looks to land a body kick but Chav Jr. moved away.
Distacio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range.
Chav Jr. flicks out a counter leg kick but Distacio steps away.
Distacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harry C Distacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Distacio. #T3#
A jab from Distacio does it's job there.
Distacio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Distacio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Distacio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chav Jr.. That did some damage!
Harry C Distacio is winning the standup battle so far.
Distacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chav Jr. with the inside leg kick.
Distacio throws a leg kick which misses Chav Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Chav Jr. tries to avoid it.
Distacio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chav Jr. checks it well.
Chav Jr. looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Distacio checks the leg kick.
Distacio misses with a body shot.
Chav Jr. feints a counter leg kick.
Chav Jr. wants to slow Distacio down by chopping away at his legs.
Chav Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Distacio missing with a left hand there. Chav Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chav Jr. was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Distacio tries to clinch up but Chav Jr. circles away and keeps his distance.
Distacio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Chav Jr. misses.
Chav Jr. avoids the body shot from Distacio.
A low kick from Distacio is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chav Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Distacio rather than just go for the knockout.
Chav Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chav Jr. staying out of range there.
A low kick from Distacio is predictable there
and Chav Jr. counters with a left and a right that stings Distacio.
Distacio misses with a body kick.
Distacio throws a head kick but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry C Distacio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Distacio misses its intended target.
Chav Jr. throws a solid leg kick but Distacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chav Jr..
Distacio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Distacio pushes Chav Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Chav Jr. blocks it.
Chav Jr.'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Distacio crunches a lovely knee into Chav Jr.'s ribcage.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Chav Jr. blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Chav Jr..
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Chav Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Distacio backwards.
Distacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distacio.
Harry C Distacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Distacio landing some nice looking knees 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!#BC2#
Chav Jr. manages to break the clinch.
Chav Jr. slips a jab and a cross from Distacio. #T1#
Distacio tries a low kick but Chav Jr. avoids it.
Distacio lands with a cross.
Distacio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range.
Chav Jr. tries to move into range but Distacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Distacio avoids the body shot from Chav Jr..
A jab from Distacio misses.
A low kick lands for Distacio.
Chav Jr. misses with a hook. Distacio ducked under it nicely.
Distacio throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Distacio. That's going to slow Chav Jr. down.
Chav Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Distacio is out of range. #T2#
Distacio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range.
Distacio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Distacio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chav Jr. avoids the head kick by Distacio.
Chav Jr. flicks out a counter leg kick but Distacio steps away.
Distacio cracks Chav Jr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Distacio takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav Jr. blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chav Jr.'s face.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chav Jr..
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chav Jr..
Distacio misses with the head strike.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chav Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Chav Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chav Jr. stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio.
Chav Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.
Chav Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chav Jr.'s face. #CUT#It looks like Pikey Chav Jr. has been cut.
Distacio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chav Jr. in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chav Jr. slowing the pace effectively.
Distacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Distacio is keeping busy.
Distacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chav Jr. can do to turn this around?
Chav Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chav Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Chav Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio can't find room to land a body shot as Chav Jr. controls the action. #T4#
Distacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chav Jr..
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chav Jr. is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chav Jr..
Distacio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distacio misses with a punch to the body.
Chav Jr. lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Chav Jr. throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Distacios head.
Chav Jr. blocks a body shot from Distacio.
A head punch on the inside from Chav Jr. fails to land.
Distacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chav Jr. tries to pull guard but Distacio won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Distacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chav Jr. is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chav Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry C Distacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Distacio 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 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 578
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Distacio tries to clinch but Galli is having none of it.
Distacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Galli is just out of range.
Galli throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galli's sensitive parts.
Galli walks into a left hand.
Galli throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio.
A little jabbing left from Distacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galli.
Distacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Galli misses.
It seemed like Distacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio blocks a jab.
A low kick from Distacio misses
and Galli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distacio scores with the left hand. Galli knows he should have avoided that one.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Distacio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Distacio slips a jab and a cross from Galli. #T1#
Distacio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Distacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Galli is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Desmond Galli has been cut.
Galli lands with a light punch inside.
Galli scores with a shot to the side of Distacio's head.
Galli tries to work over Distacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Distacio.
Distacio misses with some punches.
Galli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.#T2#
Galli swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
I was talking to Galli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio digs a right hand into Galli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galli's gas tank.
Distacio lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Galli - that landed with a thud.
Galli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Galli fails to land.
Galli lands a nice uppercut.
Distacio lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Distacio.
Galli is breathing heavily.
Distacio landing knees to the head.
Distacio digs a right hand into Galli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galli's gas tank. #T3#
Distacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galli trying to stall but Distacio improves his position.
Distacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Galli has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galli blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Distacio working aggressively here.
Galli taking a breather.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head.
Galli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Galli taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distacio.
Distacio lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
Oh Galli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Galli - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Distacio, and another! Galli is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harry C Distacio!
A relieved looking Harry C Distacio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Palhares tries a low kick but Distacio avoids it.
Distacio looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Distacio lands a leg kick that knocks Palhares off balance momentarily.
Distacio throws a lazy uppercut
and Palhares counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares misses the jab.
Distacio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palhares if he has to take too many more of those.
Palhares checks a low kick from Distacio.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Palhares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Distacio pushes Palhares off looking to stand but Palhares dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Palhares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palhares. #T1#
Palhares controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Distacio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Distacio is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Distacio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Distacio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Distacio can't keep his opponent in guard - Palhares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Distacio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Distacio is defending well.
Distacio works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Distacio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Palhares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom.
Palhares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palhares trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Distacio moves forwards but Palhares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Distacio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick from Distacio.
A chopping leg kick lands by Distacio.
Distacio feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Palhares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Distacio.
Distacio defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Palhares cracks Distacio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Distacio misses.
Distacio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares lands a head shot.
Distacio slips a straight right by Palhares.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Distacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Distacio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Distacio thumps Palhares with a low kick.
Distacio tries to clinch but Palhares is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Palhares.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
Distacio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Distacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Distacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Palhares coming out on top.
Distacio is looking to clinch.
Palhares shoots in but no luck this time.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Palhares shoots in and bounces Distacio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Distacio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palhares uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Palhares happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Palhares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Distacio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Distacio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Palhares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Palhares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Distacio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Palhares wants to control for a moment but Distacio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Distacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Distacio tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.#SUB#
Palhares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palhares prevents Distacio from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Palhares seems to be working for a kimura but Distacio defends the submission attempt.
Palhares wants to control but Distacio is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
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#
Distacio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Distacio under the eye.
Donk. Palhares catches Distacio right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Distacio closes the distance and pushes Palhares back into the cage.
Palhares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palhares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Distacio is defending well.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palhares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Distacio has him pressed against the cage.
Palhares is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio has Palhares pressed against the cage, preventing Palhares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Palhares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palhares wants a takedown but no success here.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palhares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Distacio is defending well.
Palhares wants to take the fight to the mat but Distacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Palhares scores with a shot to the side of Distacio's head.
Distacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Palhares won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palhares misses with the head strike.
Palhares lands a hook that snaps the head of Distacio backwards.
Distacio blocks an uppercut.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palhares throws a head punch that misses.
Palhares tries to circle away but Distacio has him pinned against the cage.
Palhares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Distacio prevents it.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distacio can do to turn this around?
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Distacio keeps control of Palhares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Distacio with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Palhares is rocked!
Palhares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares wants a takedown but no success here.
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Palhares.
Harry C Distacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Distacio misses with a body punch.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palhares goes for a takedown attempt but Distacio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Distacio rushes Palhares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palhares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Distacio moved away.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Distacio.
Nice jab there from Palhares. #T4#
Distacio checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio's shoulder, as Distacio tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Distacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Distacio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Palhares looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Distacio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Distacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Oyelowo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio manages to avoid it.
Distacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Distacio misses.
Distacio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harry C Distacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyelowo cracks Distacio with a good jab.
Oyelowo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Distacios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oyelowo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Distacio instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oyelowo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oyelowo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oyelowo.
Distacio can't find room to land a body shot as Oyelowo controls the action.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oyelowo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Distacio lands a shoulder strike.
Oyelowo can't find room to land a body shot as Distacio controls the action.
Distacio misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oyelowo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oyelowo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oyelowo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distacio backwards.
Oyelowo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distacio's elbow.
Oyelowo lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Oyelowo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Distacio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Distacio is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Oyelowo tightening his grip on Distacio, looking for the choke.
Distacio rolls, trying to escape but Oyelowo keeps control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Oyelowo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Distacio is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Oyelowo working for the choke.
Distacio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oyelowo punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Distacio showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Oyelowo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Oyelowo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Distacio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Oyelowo. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Distacio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oyelowo tries to keep control of the position but Distacio is staying busy.#SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for the RNC.
Distacio is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Oyelowo missing with punches from the back.
Distacio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Distacio is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyelowo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Distacio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oyelowo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Distacio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Oyelowo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oyelowo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Distacio on the side of the head.
Good work by Oyelowo as he checks the leg kick.
Oyelowo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Distacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Distacio has closed the distance and engaged Oyelowo in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Oyelowo blocks with his arms.
Distacio scores with a hook to the body.
Distacio blocks an uppercut.
Oyelowo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyelowo tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Oyelowo back against the cage. #T1#
Oyelowo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oyelowo lands a nice shot to the body.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Oyelowo blocks it.
Distacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oyelowo backwards.
Distacio landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Oyelowo has been cut.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Oyelowo.
Distacio blocks a body shot from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo struggles to land a body shot inside as Distacio controls his hands.
Oyelowo swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio pushes Oyelowo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Distacio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Distacio prevents a body shot from Oyelowo.
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oyelowo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oyelowo tries a body shot but Distacio blocks it.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.
Oyelowo tries to pull guard but Distacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Oyelowo drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Distacio misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Oyelowo fails to land.
Oyelowo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harry C Distacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
Oyelowo is trying to drag Distacio to the mat but Distacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Distacio.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oyelowo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oyelowo is working Distacio over against the cage.
Oyelowo has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.
Distacio works on Oyelowo's body with a couple of short punches.
Oyelowo lands a left hand.
Oyelowo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oyelowo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio presses Oyelowo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyelowo tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Oyelowo back against the cage.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Distacio tries to work over Oyelowo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oyelowo lands a nice shot to the body.
Oyelowo working aggressively here.
Distacio lands with a light punch inside.
Distacio lands a shot to the body.
Distacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo is breathing heavily.
Distacio scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries to work over Oyelowo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oyelowo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oyelowo wants to take the fight to the mat but Distacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oyelowo is defending well for now.
Distacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distacio.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oyelowo blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio lands a knee to the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distacio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Oyelowo fails to land.
Distacio gets through Oyelowo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oyelowo is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Distacio.
Distacio misses with the head strike.
Oyelowo misses with a punch to the body.
Oyelowo blocks a body shot from Distacio.
Oyelowo wants to break free but Distacio has control.
Oyelowo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harry C Distacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Oyelowo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Distacio tries to roll over but Oyelowo keeps him under control.
Oyelowo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Distacio wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry C Distacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Oyelowo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Distacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Oyelowo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oyelowo lands with a shot to the body.
Distacio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Distacio.
Nice sprawl there from Distacio as Oyelowo shoots in.#CL#
Distacio has closed the distance and engaged Oyelowo in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo misses with some punches.
Distacio with a knee to the head.
Distacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyelowo can do to turn this around?
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oyelowo is defending well for now.
Distacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Distacio working aggressively here. #T1#
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oyelowo is defending well for now.
Distacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oyelowos head.
Distacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oyelowo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Oyelowo is blocking nicely.
Distacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Distacio blocks a body shot from Oyelowo.
Distacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oyelowo backwards.
Oyelowo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyelowo tries to pull guard but Distacio won't allow it.
Harry C Distacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
Distacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oyelowo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Distacio tries a body shot but Oyelowo blocks it.
Oyelowo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Distacio crunches a lovely knee into Oyelowo's ribcage.
Distacio 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Distacio can't find room to land a body shot as Oyelowo controls the action.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distacio lands with a light punch inside.
Distacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Oyelowo tries to pull guard but Distacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oyelowo blocking some punches.
Distacio lands a body shot.
Oyelowo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio scores with a knee to the head.
Distacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Distacio misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Oyelowo.
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Distacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Distacio has a couple of punches blocked by Oyelowo.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Oyelowo is blocking nicely.
Oyelowo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Oyelowo blocks with his arms.
Oyelowo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oyelowo throws a head punch that misses.
Oyelowo swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oyelowo blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oyelowo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Distacio stops a takedown attempt from Oyelowo.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Distacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo can't find room to land a body shot as Distacio controls the action.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oyelowo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio can't find room to land a body shot as Oyelowo controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Oyelowo. #T4#
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oyelowo avoids it.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Oyelowo blocks it.
Distacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio lands with a right to the head.
Oyelowo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oyelowo.
Distacio misses with a body punch.
Distacio working aggressively here. #BC2#
Oyelowo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyelowo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 548
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Khemkhaeng misses the jab.
Khemkhaeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Distacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khemkhaeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Distacio tries to land a leg kick but Khemkhaeng saw it coming and moves away.
Harry C Distacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Distacio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Distacio lands but Khemkhaeng takes it in his stride.
Distacio throws a leg kick #CL#
and Khemkhaeng counters by clinching up.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng stalling against the cage.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Khemkhaeng avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Khemkhaeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khemkhaeng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand. #BC#
Khemkhaeng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Distacio.
Khemkhaeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Khemkhaeng.
Distacio misses with a low kick.
Distacio misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Khemkhaeng's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight left.
Distacio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Distacio tries to clinch up.
Distacio wants to land a leg kick but Khemkhaeng is out of range.
Khemkhaeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Distacio.
Distacio is looking to score with low kicks.
Distacio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khemkhaeng's sensitive parts. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook.
Distacio moves away from the strike by Khemkhaeng.
Distacio feints and then cracks Khemkhaeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khemkhaeng down.
Distacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Distacio misses with a straight right.
Distacio clobbers Khemkhaeng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Distacio misses with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng tries to counter by clinching up but Distacio breaks away and moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping left.
Khemkhaeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khemkhaeng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Distacios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Distacio 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 Khemkhaeng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khemkhaeng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khemkhaeng missing with a left hand there. Distacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Distacio.
Distacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook but Distacio avoids it easily.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Khemkhaeng and move into the clinch position.
Khemkhaeng is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Distacio throws a leg kick but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Distacio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Distacio has managed to clinch.
Distacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Khemkhaeng is leaning against Distacio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Distacio misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Distacio up against the cage.#BC#
Khemkhaeng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Distacio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Distacio throws a hook but Khemkhaeng avoids it easily.
Distacio ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Distacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khemkhaeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Distacio takes the fight into the clinch.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Khemkhaeng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khemkhaeng just leaning against Distacio, taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Distacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khemkhaeng lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Distacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely.
Khemkhaeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Distacio tries to clinch up but Khemkhaeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Khemkhaeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Distacio throws a low kick, looking for Khemkhaeng's leg but Khemkhaeng calmly moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng missing with a left hand there. Distacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khemkhaeng on the side of the head.
Distacio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Distacio has managed to clinch.
Khemkhaeng is leaning against Distacio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Distacio in his tracks for a moment.
Distacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Khemkhaeng gets through Distacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Khemkhaeng's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Khemkhaeng blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Khemkhaeng.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Distacio tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng. #T1#
Khemkhaeng wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Distacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khemkhaeng blocks it with crossed arms.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Distacio in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khemkhaeng is defending well for now.
Khemkhaeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Distacio misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Distacio tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khemkhaeng has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Distacio fails to land. #T2#
Khemkhaeng leaning against his opponent.
Distacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Distacio tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khemkhaeng is defending well for now.
Khemkhaeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Khemkhaeng breaks the clinch.
Distacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng with a jab.
Distacio misses with a straight right.
Distacio throws a low kick but Khemkhaeng moves out of range easily.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight left.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Khemkhaeng finds it's way through Distacio's defenses. #T3##CL2#
Distacio clinches with his opponent.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khemkhaeng avoids it.
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng slowing the pace effectively.
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Distacio's brow.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Khemkhaeng lands a body shot.
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Distacio's defenses.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Distacio avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.#T4#
Distacio tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Distacio trying to land knees 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!
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Distacio controls his hands.
Khemkhaeng working aggressively here.
Distacio tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Distacio back against the cage.
Distacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Distacio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Distacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Khemkhaeng avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Distacio's brow.
Come on Khemkhaeng - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khemkhaeng lands a shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
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 Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Distacio scores with a jab to the head.
Khemkhaeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio moves away.
Khemkhaeng moves out of range as Distacio strikes.
Distacio throws a leg kick but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio.
Khemkhaeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Khemkhaeng.
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight left.
Khemkhaeng lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Distacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Khemkhaeng misses.
Khemkhaeng connects with a crisp jab.
Distacio lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio wants to clinch up but Khemkhaeng keeps it at a distance.
Distacio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Distacio tries to keep at a distance but Khemkhaeng has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Khemkhaeng avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Khemkhaeng breaks from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Distacio.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside that Distacio shrugs off.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khemkhaeng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Distacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Distacio's brow.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Distacio controls the action.
Harry C Distacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khemkhaeng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Distacio is keeping busy.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Distacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Distacio misses with a punch to the body.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khemkhaeng has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng tries a body shot but Distacio blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Distacio misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Distacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Khemkhaeng.
Distacio misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Distacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio throws a head punch that misses.
Distacio takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Distacio.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Distacio.
Distacio working Khemkhaeng over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Distacio as the two fighters clinch.
Distacio avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khemkhaeng.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Distacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khemkhaeng is defending well for now.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Distacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Distacio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside that Distacio shrugs off.
Distacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with some punches.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khemkhaeng avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Al Zubairi swings for the body but Distacio moves out of range.
Al Zubairi sets himself, and Distacio steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Zubairi avoids it this time.
Al Zubairi throws a solid leg kick but Distacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Zubairi.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi throws a series of punches but Distacio avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Distacio clinches up with Al Zubairi and pushes him back against the cage.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Al Zubairi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Zubairi throws a wild body kick that Distacio sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zubairi misses with a body kick.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi lands with a nice combination. Distacio backs away looking to recover.
Distacio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Zubairi.
We've been told by Al Zubairi's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Distacio takes one to the chin there.
Distacio ducks under a wild hook from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Zubairi throws a hook but Distacio blocks it.
Distacio blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Al Zubairi misses.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Zubairi. Distacio shrugs it off though.
Al Zubairi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Distacio throws a solid leg kick but Al Zubairi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Distacio.
Al Zubairi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Distacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Al Zubairi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Distacio misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Al Zubairi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zubairi managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Zubairi is looking to control Distacio's arms but Distacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Zubairi has his back to the cage.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Zubairi takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Chabuk Al Zubairi has been cut.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Distacio. #T3#
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
Distacio landing knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
Al Zubairi tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Al Zubairi back against the cage.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zubairi is blocking nicely.
Distacio landing knees to the head.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.
Al Zubairi is breathing heavily.
Al Zubairi looking for a takedown.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Zubairi avoids it.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio lands a knee to the body.
Al Zubairi swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zubairi is blocking nicely.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry C Distacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Al Zubairi misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Distacio lands a big head kick that sends Al Zubairi tumbling to the mat! Distacio takes a step backwards and waves Al Zubairi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Distacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Distacio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zubairi. That's going to slow Distacio down.
Distacio tries to score with a low kick but Al Zubairi moves his leg out of the way.
Al Zubairi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Zubairi throws a leg kick but Distacio checks it.
Al Zubairi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zubairi throws a jab when Distacio was well out of range.
Distacio avoids a kick to the body.
Distacio wants to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi pushes him away.
Al Zubairi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distacio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Zubairi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio moves away.#T1#
Al Zubairi throws a nice head kick!
Al Zubairi misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Distacio counters by clinching up.
Al Zubairi lands a right hand.
Al Zubairi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Harry C Distacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Zubairi is trying to push Distacio away but Distacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Distacio misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Zubairi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
Distacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Zubairi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi wants to get back to striking at distance but Distacio won't allow it.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Al Zubairi scores with a hook to the body.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Zubairi avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio. #T4#
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Zubairi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Zubairi.
Distacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry C Distacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Distacio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distacio.
Al Zubairi avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Zubairi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Zubairi.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Al Zubairi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Zubairi avoids it.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
Al Zubairi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Zubairi's face.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Zubairi is looking to break free of the clinch but Distacio has double underhooks.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harry C Distacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #KD2#
Distacio drops Al Zubairi with a big knee straight up the middle! Al Zubairi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Al Zubairi is rocked!#T3#
Distacio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Zubairi with a nice calf kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Distacio blocks the leg kick.
Al Zubairi misses with a series of wild punches.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zubairi looks to land a combination but Distacio avoids it well.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Al Zubairi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Distacio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zubairi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Distacio lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Zubairi is looking to chop away at Distacio's legs.
Distacio stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Zubairi. Al Zubairi gets slowly back to his feet.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distacio avoids the body shot from Al Zubairi.
Chabuk Al Zubairi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi dives in and grabs Distacio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Distacio pushes down on Al Zubairi's head and hops out.#CL2#
Distacio clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zubairi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry C Distacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Distacio 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 526
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Distacio slips under a jab from Bloodgates.
Bloodgates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodgates wants to slow Distacio down by chopping away at his legs.
Distacio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bloodgates checks it well.
Bloodgates misses with an uppercut. Distacio saw that one coming.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Distacio clinches.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodgates taking a breather.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgates fails to land.
Bloodgates has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.
Bloodgates throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio.
Distacio crunches a lovely knee into Bloodgates's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Bloodgates has been cut.
Bloodgates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodgates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodgates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodgates tries to stall but Distacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Distacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodgates is defending well for now.
Bloodgates managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgates fails to land.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodgates avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Distacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodgates is defending well for now.
Bloodgates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio lands a knee to the head.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head.
Bloodgates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodgates pushes Distacio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bloodgates blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodgates is defending well for now.
Bloodgates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodgates managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodgates lands with a light punch inside.
Bloodgates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloodgates managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bloodgates's face.
Bloodgates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodgates is defending well for now.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bloodgates has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bloodgates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio blocks an uppercut.
Bloodgates throws a punch but it's blocked by Distacio.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Distacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Bloodgates won't want to take too many of those.
Bloodgates swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodgates avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Distacio as Bloodgates tries to tie him up.
Bloodgates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Distacio up against the cage.
Bloodgates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloodgates tries to stall but Distacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Bloodgates has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Bloodgates.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Bloodgates breaks from the clinch.
Distacio moves out of range as Bloodgates strikes.
Bloodgates throws a lazy right hand but Distacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distacio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Distacio wants to clinch.
Distacio ducks right into an uppercut from Bloodgates.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio tries to land a leg kick but Bloodgates saw it coming and moves away.
Bloodgates misses with a looping left.
Distacio throws a leg kick but Bloodgates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Distacio throws a leg kick but Bloodgates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Distacio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry C Distacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Bloodgates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Distacio throws a chopping leg kick but Bloodgates manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Distacio feints and then cracks Bloodgates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodgates down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Distacio!
Distacio throws a head kick that misses.
Bloodgates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Distacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Distacio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bloodgates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Distacio slams his shin into Bloodgates's torso.
Bloodgates throws a lazy right hand but Distacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodgates misses the target.
Distacio throws a low kick, looking for Bloodgates's leg but Bloodgates calmly moves out of range.
Distacio defending well as Bloodgates loads up on a big left hand.
Distacio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bloodgates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters circling a little - Distacio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Distacio tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Distacio closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Bloodgates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloodgates takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Bloodgates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Harry C Distacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodgates avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodgates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Bloodgates can't break the clinch.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bloodgates has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Distacio as Bloodgates tries to tie him up.
Bloodgates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodgates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodgates working aggressively here.
Distacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Distacio prevents Bloodgates from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bloodgates's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Bloodgates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodgates is defending well for now.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloodgates avoids it.
Bloodgates avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Bloodgates working aggressively here.
Bloodgates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodgates misses with some punches.
Bloodgates wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Distacio has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodgates has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio. #BC#
Bloodgates breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Distacio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodgates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Bloodgates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodgates checks the leg kick.
Bloodgates tried to counter with a leg kick but Distacio avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodgates checks a leg kick.
Distacio throws a leg kick that misses.
Distacio misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodgates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Bloodgates lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Distacio is predictable there
and Bloodgates counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodgates scores with a jab. Distacio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bloodgates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distacio momentarily.
Bloodgates throws a looping overhand right but Distacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodgates cracks Distacio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloodgates throws a monster overhand right that drops Distacio! Bloodgates follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Bloodgates!

Event: CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Distacio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Distacio has managed to clinch.
Bastard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Distacio.
Good leg kick by Distacio. #TD#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Distacio on his heels. He'll look to pass Distacio's guard now, I'm sure.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
Distacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Distacio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Distacio trying to control the position here.
Distacio working a defensive guard here.
Bastard stopping the sweep attempt from Distacio.
Distacio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bastard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Distacio 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bastard throwing strikes but missing.
Distacio trying to control the position here.
Distacio is trying to control the position but Bastard postures up.
Distacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Distacio is retaining full guard.
Bastard postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Distacio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bastard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Distacio's guard.
Distacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Distacio is trying to keep Bastard in close.
Distacio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bastard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Distacio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Distacio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
Bastard is looking to work some ground and pound but Distacio has wrist control.
Distacio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Distacio is trying to keep Bastard in close. #T3#
Distacio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bastard has passed into side control.
An elbow from Bastard crashes against the mat.
Distacio tries to improve position but can't.
Bastard throws an elbow but Distacio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Distacio parries the strikes from Bastard easily there. Bastard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Distacio to escape.
Distacio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bastard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bastard slows the pace down. #SUB#
Bastard tries for a kimura but Distacio is defending well.
Bastard happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Distacio is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
Distacio manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bastard in particular looking to stall.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Distacio keeps working.
Distacio tries to roll over but Bastard keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Bastard seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Green Bastard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Distacio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Distacio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bastard stopping the sweep attempt from Distacio.
Distacio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
Distacio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
Distacio trying to keep a closed guard but Bastard is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Distacio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bastard's guard. #REVB#
Distacio stopping the sweep attempt from Bastard.
Distacio passes Bastard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastard manages to get to full guard.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Distacio from controlling successfully.
Bastard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastard tries to get out of the position.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Distacio controlling him for the moment.
Distacio wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard is adopting a defensive guard.
Bastard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Distacio won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Distacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Distacio gets to his feet. Bastard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Distacio clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Distacio walks away with a smile on his face. Bastard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Distacio throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
Distacio pushes Bastard away with a front kick.
Bastard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Distacio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harry C Distacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Distacio lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Distacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bastard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Distacio sprawls and moves away.
Bastard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Distacio.
Harry C Distacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Distacio.
Distacio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Distacio.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Distacio can pounce on him.
Distacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastard.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Distacio. Distacio obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Distacio defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distacio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Distacio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4##CL2#
Distacio clinches up against the cage.
Distacio lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Green Bastard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bastard is working for takedown but Distacio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bastard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Distacio lands a big knee to the head and Bastard goes down! Distacio pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry C Distacio!
A very excited looking Harry C Distacio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ibn Ali darts in and clinches Dandling up against the cage.
Dandling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibn Ali avoids it.
Dandling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ibn Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Dandling.
Dandling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dandling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dandling using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibn Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Ibn Ali has picked Dandling up - he's going for a ride! Ibn Ali dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dandling is looking to improve his position.
Dandling keeps trying to improve his position.
Ibn Ali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dandling trying to control here.
Ibn Ali slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibn Ali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Dandling is looking to improve his position.
Dandling is still trying to improve position.
Ibn Ali content to control rather than advance.
Dandling has a hand on Ibn Ali's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibn Ali takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ibn Ali fails to move to back control.
Dandling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dandling sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ibn Ali is looking to advance position but Dandling won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dandling tries to get to full guard but Ibn Ali has control of the leg.
Dandling trying to hold on to Ibn Ali's head to control him but Ibn Ali postures up.
Dandling wants to improve his position but Ibn Ali is controlling well.
Dandling won't allow Ibn Ali to pass to mount.
Dandling wants to control but Ibn Ali is keeping busy.
Ibn Ali controlling the action here.#T3#
Dandling wants to improve his position but Ibn Ali is controlling well.
Dandling trying to control from the bottom.
Dandling is looking for a sweep. Ibn Ali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dandling wants to control but Ibn Ali is keeping busy.
Dandling is trying to get back to full guard.
Dandling holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Ibn Ali seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dandling is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khaled Ibn Ali!

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