Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Kaepernick circles away easily
and Kaepernick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Kaepernick moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaepernick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaepernick connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick working the ground and pound.
Kaepernick cracks Jacobs with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobs is avoiding damage well.
Kaepernick throws an elbow but Jacobs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaepernick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kaepernick tries to score with some ground and pound. Jacobs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick working the ground and pound but Jacobs is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick is putting a hurting on Jacobs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaepernick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaepernick is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaepernick lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Kaepernick decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kaepernick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jacobs regains guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaepernick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaepernick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Jacobs wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaepernick is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Jacobs is rocked!
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobs is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jacobs covers up, he's hurt! Kaepernick keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaepernick and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaepernick can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
An out of breath Julius Kaepernick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Grave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Grave. That snapped Kaepernick's head back.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grave's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaepernick under the eye.
Kaepernick shoots in for a double leg but Grave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grave scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Grave misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick dives in for a single leg takedown but Grave sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grave stops a takedown attempt from Kaepernick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grave breaks from the clinch.
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grave as he jumps to the side.
Grave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kaepernick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grave's waist but Grave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaepernick off to one side. #TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Grave bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kaepernick tries for a takedown but Grave circles away easily
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Grave stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaepernick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown.#T2#
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaepernick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grave throws a shot from downtown. Kaepernick moves away and avoids it.
Grave stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grave throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
Grave lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaepernick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grave! But no joy.#T3#
Grave throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Grave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut.
Grave lands with a cross.
Kaepernick needs to keep his hands up - Grave had a free shot at his head there.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
letting Grave counter with a right hand.
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grave sprawls well. Grave wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaepernick gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Grave scores with a hook to the body. Kaepernick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaepernick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grave sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaepernick lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Grave dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grave throws a good cross that connects.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grave throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaepernick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grave lands with a cross.
Grave scores with a jab to the body.
Grave lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Grave moves out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grave slips under a jab.
Grave lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaepernick off the cage and back into range.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Grave coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaepernick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grave.#ROC2#Kaepernick is rocked!
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Kaepernick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaepernick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grave counters with a big right hand! Oh Kaepernick is in trouble here! Grave follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Kaepernick finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Kaepernick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Kaepernick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaepernick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kaepernick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaepernick shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.#TD2#
Kaepernick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kaepernick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaepernick.
Jackson wants to control but Kaepernick postures up.#T1#
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaepernick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Kaepernick 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick in the domination position with Jackson hanging on.
The strikes coming from Kaepernick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaepernick trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Kaepernick is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Kaepernick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaepernick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaepernick.
Jackson moves out of range as Kaepernick strikes.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Kaepernick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaepernick throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaepernick is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kaepernick misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Kaepernick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaepernick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kaepernick.
Jackson punishes Kaepernick's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Kaepernick looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Kaepernick drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him. #ES#
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaepernick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kaepernick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
As Kaepernick looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kaepernick just gets out of the way.#KD#
Jackson drops Kaepernick with a beautiful combination! Kaepernick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kaepernick is rocked!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaepernick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swings for the body but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Kaepernick is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kaepernick's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kaepernick's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
Luke Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Eclaro moved out of range.
Kaepernick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaepernick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick misses with a two punch combination.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Eclaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaepernick defends it well.
Eclaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaepernick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Kaepernick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick closes the distance but Eclaro moves to the side #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is defending well.
Kaepernick misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura here.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaepernick defending well though.
Eclaro prevents Kaepernick from improving his position.
Eclaro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaepernick is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
Eclaro throwing shots but Kaepernick is blocking nicely.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro passes to side control.
Eclaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaepernick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaepernick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Eclaro trying to control the position but Kaepernick is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaepernick won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Eclaro lands strikes from half guard.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Kaepernick won't allow it.
Kaepernick keeping control of the position.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Eclaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kaepernick is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaepernick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaepernick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eclaro.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
Eclaro wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaepernick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaepernick looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Eclaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaepernick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eclaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaepernick finds it's way round the side to connect with Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaepernick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eclaro.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Kaepernick scores with a hook.
Kaepernick tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eclaro.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaepernick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Kaepernick didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick 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.#T1#
Kaepernick keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Kaepernick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Eclaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaepernick's guard.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eclaro is trying to control. Kaepernick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Kaepernick gets back to full guard. #T2#
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Eclaro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Eclaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eclaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick wants to stand but Eclaro is controlling the position.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Kaepernick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eclaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaepernick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eclaro dives into side control.
Paul Eclaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaepernick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Eclaro working the ground and pound but Kaepernick is defending the strikes.
Eclaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
Kaepernick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaepernick can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Eclaro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaepernick is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Eclaro yanks on the arm and Kaepernick is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Eclaro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Paul Eclaro 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: CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick swings for the body but Dahir moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Dahir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dahir stopping the sweep attempt from Kaepernick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaepernick wants to stand and escape but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dahir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to get back to his feet.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dahir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Dahir lands a couple of digs.
Kaepernick trying to control the position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Dahir controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Dahir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaepernick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahir is one step ahead there.
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
Dahir pulls Kaepernick in to control the position.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Kaepernick preventing the sweep.
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dahir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaepernick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dahir there. #T2#
Dahir slips a nice elbow through Kaepernick's hands, connecting with Kaepernick's forehead.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Dahir winds up and cracks Kaepernick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
Dahir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaepernick defending well though.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Dahir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahir wants to take a breather but Kaepernick is having none of it.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Dahir is controlling the pace. #T3#
Dahir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaepernick controlling the position well.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Kaepernick's temple.
Kaepernick wants to control but Dahir is keeping busy.
Dahir working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dahir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaepernick is just riding it out for now. Dahir eventually gives up the hold.
Dahir is nestled in close to Kaepernick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir trying to control from half guard but Kaepernick is working away.
Kaepernick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dahir throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir is in close to Kaepernick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahir is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dahir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick 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.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Dahir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dahir is looking to score with low kicks.
Dahir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick. #TD#
Kaepernick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dahir sprawls well initially but Kaepernick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick is thwarting Dahir's attempts to control the position.
Kaepernick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaepernick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahir defending well though.
Dahir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahir.
Dahir has Kaepernick pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Dahir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omar Dahir has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Dahir working a defensive guard here.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dahir is pulling down on Kaepernick's head to control his posture.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
Dahir trying to keep a closed guard but Kaepernick is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Dahir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dahir's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahir seems keen to control Kaepernick's posture.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kaepernick throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir trying to control the position.
Dahir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaepernick throws a strike but Dahir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kaepernick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dahir is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dahir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard but Dahir has mounted him!
Kaepernick is in a horrible position here. Dahir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dahir looking to finish Kaepernick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaepernick!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Kaepernick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kaepernick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaepernick tries to hold on but Dahir postures up.
Dahir landing punches. #ROC2#Kaepernick is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Omar Dahir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaepernick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dahir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dahir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dahir has wrist control.
Dahir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Dahir is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Dahir controlling Kaepernick's posture.
Dahir 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dahir is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaepernick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaepernick moves into full guard.
Dahir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahir wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick tries to bench press Dahir off him but Dahir keeps the position. #T2#
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
Kaepernick tries to improve position but can't.
Dahir is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kaepernick is trying to improve his position.
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows.
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Dahir is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaepernick is trying to maintain the position but Dahir is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaepernick tries to get to full guard but Dahir has control of the leg. #T4#
Dahir lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaepernick keeps working.
Dahir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dahir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dahir's back!
Dahir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dahir is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick scores with strikes from the back.
Dahir trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Julius Kaepernick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dahir misses with an uppercut. Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Dahir moved out of range.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahir throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.#TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dahir quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Dahir's temple.
Kaepernick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahir keeps working.
Dahir trying to control here.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaepernick from advancing position.
Dahir is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.
Dahir gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Kaepernick scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dahir wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is looking to stand up but Dahir isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Dahir keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dahir trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaepernick wants to hit a sweep here but Dahir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaepernick there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dahir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaepernick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Kaepernick manages to control the position for a moment.
Dahir with good strikes from the mount here!#T3##SUB2#
Dahir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kaepernick is surviving well by controlling Dahir's body position as best he can.
Dahir landing punches.
Oh Kaepernick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Dahir postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kaepernick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kaepernick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 582
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Battuga instigates a clinch.
Kaepernick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battuga has him pressed against the cage.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battuga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battuga is working Kaepernick over against the cage.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
A short body shot lands from Battuga as the two fighters clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaepernick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Battuga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battuga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battuga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaepernick or not.
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Battuga.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battuga.
Kaepernick looks winded!
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards. #T1#
Kaepernick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Battuga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Battuga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaepernick.#CL#
Battuga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Battuga lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaepernick looking for a takedown.
Battuga cracks Kaepernick with a nice body shot.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battuga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Battuga scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battuga is struggling to control the position.
Battuga cracks Kaepernick with a nice body shot.
Battuga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battuga lands with a light punch inside.
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Kaepernick is rocked!
Kaepernick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaepernick is still on wobbly legs! Can Battuga finish him?
A short body shot lands from Battuga as the two fighters clinch.
Battuga lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Battuga.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battuga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battuga.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick against the cage. Battuga is working some dirty boxing. Battuga pushes off with a quick right hook! Kaepernick goes down! Kaepernick tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Battuga moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga retains his welterweight title!

Event: CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Eclaro misses the target.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
Kaepernick unleashes a big counter combination but Eclaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Eclaro. No joy for Kaepernick on that attempt.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Eclaro moves into the clinch.#BC#
Eclaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Eclaro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eclaro showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaepernick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaepernick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.#T1#
Eclaro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eclaro controlling the pace.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Kaepernick dodges it nicely.
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Kaepernick won't be happy about that!
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is trying to escape the mount.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaepernick is looking to escape.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaepernick is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Kaepernick is still trying to improve position.
Eclaro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kaepernick is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Kaepernick to control.
Kaepernick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Kaepernick can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick tries to reverse the position but Eclaro maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Eclaro working for a guillotine from mount but Kaepernick is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaepernick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to finish this one by submission but Kaepernick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eclaro.
Eclaro punching from mount but Kaepernick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Kaepernick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eclaro missing with strikes.
Eclaro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Kaepernick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaepernick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro. #T4##SUB#
Eclaro seems to be working for a kimura but Kaepernick defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaepernick wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Kaepernick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaepernick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Kaepernick is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Kaepernick is pressing down on Eclaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kaepernick scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro throws an off balance right hand
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaepernick was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.#TD2#
Kaepernick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eclaro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.#T1#
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaepernick landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaepernick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaepernick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kaepernick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaepernick has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.
Kaepernick trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaepernick stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eclaro's head.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Eclaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throws an elbow that misses. Eclaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaepernick's guard. Nice move by Eclaro!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro preventing the sweep. #T3#
Eclaro trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Eclaro stands and throws Kaepernick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaepernick can do to turn this around?
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Kaepernick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick working a defensive guard here.
Eclaro postures up in Kaepernick's guard and throws a big left but Kaepernick blocks it.
Kaepernick is trying to control the position but Eclaro postures up.
Kaepernick controlling the position.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Kaepernick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick looking to control.
Kaepernick pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Kaepernick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kaepernick moves out of range.
Kaepernick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
It seemed like Kaepernick 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.#TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Kaepernick's guard.
Kaepernick is trying to keep Eclaro in close.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving. #T1#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro lands a couple of digs.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eclaro won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro looking to pass the guard.
Kaepernick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eclaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Eclaro throws an elbow but Kaepernick slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Kaepernick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaepernick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaepernick keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaepernick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eclaro trying to control from the bottom.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eclaro's head.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Eclaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick passes to full mount!
Eclaro can't escape the position.
Kaepernick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kaepernick raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#Paul Eclaro's cut is getting worse.
Kaepernick looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Eclaro covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
Julius Kaepernick is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Kaepernick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 558
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kaepernick drives through with a takedown into Yamasaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamasaki controlling the position.
Kaepernick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaepernick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kaepernick managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is keeping the position.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kaepernick has Yamasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Kaepernick 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#
Kaepernick thows a huge punch but Yamasaki dodges it nicely.
Kaepernick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaepernick tries to pass to full mount but Yamasaki defends it.
Kaepernick wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping him busy.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Yamasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaepernick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaepernick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kaepernick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamasaki's head. #SUB#
Kaepernick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaepernick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Kaepernick wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick trying to control the pace.
Kaepernick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaepernick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaepernick wants to take a breather but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Kaepernick is pressing down on Yamasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamasaki is holding on for now.
Kaepernick throwing shots but Yamasaki is blocking nicely.
Kaepernick working Yamasaki over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki is trying to maintain the position but Kaepernick is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kaepernick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yamasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Kaepernick there.
Kaepernick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamasaki defending well though.
Kaepernick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaepernick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaepernick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamasaki keeps working.
Kaepernick thows a huge punch but Yamasaki dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaepernick drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick dominated that round.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yamasaki lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Kaepernick feints and as Yamasaki raises his hands in defense, Kaepernick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaepernick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaepernick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaepernick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaepernick throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaepernick postures up in Yamasaki's guard and throws a big left but Yamasaki blocks it. #T1#
Kaepernick trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Kaepernick stays in close to Yamasaki's body and controls the position.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaepernick stands up over Yamasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamasaki wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Kaepernick is fighting to break Yamasaki's control of his arms but Yamasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaepernick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaepernick landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaepernick postures up in Yamasaki's guard and throws a big left but Yamasaki blocks it.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaepernick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaepernick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick stands up over Yamasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaepernick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamasaki is trying to keep Kaepernick in close.
Kaepernick landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Kaepernick lands a couple of elbows.
Yamasaki is trying to keep Kaepernick in close. #SUB#
Kaepernick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaepernick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamasaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Yamasaki misses. #TD#
Kaepernick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yamasaki!
Kaepernick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamasaki keeps working.
An elbow from Kaepernick crashes against the mat.
Kaepernick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kaepernick grinds an elbow into Yamasaki's temple.
Kaepernick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaepernick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yamasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaepernick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Kaepernick throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Kaepernick swings around for an armbar but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaepernick's guard.
Kaepernick looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaepernick, not yet. #SUB#
Kaepernick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaepernick seems keen to control Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki preventing the sweep.
Kaepernick trying to control the position here. #T2#
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick pulls Yamasaki in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaepernick is on top in guard. #REVR#
Yamasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaepernick landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaepernick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick is in close to Yamasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaepernick is in close to Yamasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaepernick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yamasaki working a defensive guard here.
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaepernick is in close to Yamasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Julius Kaepernick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaepernick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yamasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaepernick is controlling him.
Kaepernick is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamasaki has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Kaepernick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaepernick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Kaepernick!
Our winner, Julius Kaepernick, 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: CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Kamaka lands with a nice combination. Kaepernick backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Kaepernick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamaka wants to improve his position but Kaepernick is controlling well.
Kaepernick passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kaepernick looking to finish Kamaka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kamaka!
Kaepernick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick raining down shots from the mount!
Kaepernick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaepernick with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Kamaka is rocked!
Kaepernick lands a big shot to the head and Kamaka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
Julius Kaepernick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joe Kamaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick fails with the takedown.
Kaepernick shoots in but no luck this time.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaepernick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eclaro lands a right hook to the body.
Kaepernick lands with a straight right. Eclaro didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eclaro is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaepernick thows an elbow strike that misses. Eclaro gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Kaepernick doesn't seem too bothered but Eclaro quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Kaepernick is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Kaepernick really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Eclaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Eclaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick shoots for a double leg takedown but Chav Jr. sprawls well. He's pushed Kaepernick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaepernick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chav Jr. avoids it really well and circles away.
Chav Jr. scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chav Jr. enables Kaepernick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chav Jr. manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaepernick lands a couple of elbows.
Chav Jr. is controlling Kaepernick's posture.#SUB#
Chav Jr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaepernick defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chav Jr. working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Chav Jr. is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Chav Jr. looking to control.
Chav Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaepernick manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chav Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaepernick has control of Chav Jr.'s left arm, preventing Chav Jr. from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kaepernick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chav Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chav Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaepernick 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.
Chav Jr. tries to stand but Kaepernick is controlling from the bottom.
Chav Jr. slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaepernick has Chav Jr. pulled in close to control his posture.
Chav Jr. content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Chav Jr. controlling him for the moment.
Kaepernick controlling Chav Jr.'s posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kaepernick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chav Jr. sprawls well initially but Kaepernick persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chav Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kaepernick there.
Kaepernick winds up and cracks Chav Jr. with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chav Jr. gets back to full guard.
Chav Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaepernick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chav Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to pass the guard but Chav Jr. is keeping the position.#T4#
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet. #SUB#
Chav Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Kaepernick defends easily.
Kaepernick lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Kaepernick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaepernick stays in close to Chav Jr.'s body and controls the position.
Chav Jr. looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kaepernick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chav Jr. manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaepernick passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaepernick trying to control from half guard but Chav Jr. is working away.
Chav Jr. taking some punishment here, with Kaepernick in his half guard.
Kaepernick trying to control from half guard but Chav Jr. is working away.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Kaepernick postures up.
Chav Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chav Jr. defending well though.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Kaepernick postures up.
Chav Jr. tries to roll over but Kaepernick keeps him under control.#T1#
Kaepernick trying to control the action but Chav Jr. is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick prevents Chav Jr. from improving his position.
Kaepernick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chav Jr. wants to improve his position but Kaepernick is controlling well.
Kaepernick moves nicely into side control.
Kaepernick scores with punches from side control.
Chav Jr. regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chav Jr. tries to roll over but Kaepernick keeps him under control.
Kaepernick is pressing down on Chav Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Chav Jr. is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Chav Jr.'s temple. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Chav Jr.'s temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Chav Jr.'s temple. #CUT2#It looks like Pikey Chav Jr. has been cut.
Kaepernick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chav Jr. regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chav Jr. is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chav Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chav Jr. is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chav Jr. is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kaepernick trying to control the position here.
Chav Jr. pushing down on Kaepernick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chav Jr. is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chav Jr. prevents Kaepernick from improving his position.
Chav Jr. is keen to just control but Kaepernick is a slippery customer.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kaepernick looking for submissions off his back.
Chav Jr. is taking a breather. Kaepernick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kaepernick wants to control but Chav Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chav Jr. prevents Kaepernick from improving his position.
Kaepernick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kaepernick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kaepernick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chav Jr. controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav Jr.'s cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chav Jr. as he avoids it easily.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crunch! Chav Jr. slams his shin into Kaepernick's torso.
Chav Jr. lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Chav Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaepernick fails with a takedown attempt.
Julius Kaepernick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chav Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaepernick looks for a takedown but Chav Jr. sprawls well.
Pikey Chav Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Kaepernick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
and Chav Jr. counters with a big right hand! Oh Kaepernick is in trouble here! Chav Jr. follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikey Chav Jr.!
Pikey Chav Jr. retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Pikey Chav Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 534
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Kaepernick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing.
Kaepernick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaepernick throws a strike but Yamasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kaepernick keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
Yamasaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaepernick is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaepernick is on top in guard. #REVB#
Yamasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kaepernick prevents Yamasaki from getting back to his feet.
Kaepernick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaepernick is working Yamasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaepernick on the ground.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamasaki is trying to keep Kaepernick in close.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaepernick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaepernick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaepernick postures up in Yamasaki's guard and throws a big left but Yamasaki blocks it. #T2#
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaepernick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaepernick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaepernick stops Yamasaki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaepernick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki is breathing heavily.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Yamasaki is rocked!
Kaepernick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Yamasaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaepernick postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Yamasaki covers up, he's hurt! Kaepernick keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaepernick and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaepernick can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Kaepernick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 530
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Rondon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaepernick steps away.
Kaepernick fails to land the takedown.
Rondon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Kaepernick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rondon!
Kaepernick is working Rondon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rondon is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.
Rondon tries to buck Kaepernick off but Kaepernick is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Rondon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jose Rondon has been cut.#SUB#
Kaepernick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rondon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rondon is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick cracks Rondon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kaepernick immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rondon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kaepernick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
An out of breath Julius Kaepernick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 526
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick tries for a takedown but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kaepernick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chav Jr. was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaepernick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chav Jr. preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick 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.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet.
Kaepernick distracts Chav Jr. with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chav Jr. preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chav Jr. is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick lands a couple of digs.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kaepernick postures up in Chav Jr.'s guard and throws a big left but Chav Jr. blocks it.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Chav Jr. controls Kaepernick momentarily but Kaepernick frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaepernick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chav Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet. #SUB2#
Kaepernick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep here but Kaepernick controlling him for the moment.
Kaepernick throwing strikes from guard but Chav Jr. blocks nicely.
Kaepernick cracks Chav Jr. with a solid left hand.
Kaepernick is in close to Chav Jr.'s body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Chav Jr. wants to sweep here but Kaepernick controlling him for the moment.
Kaepernick cracks Chav Jr. with a solid left hand.
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Chav Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaepernick's guard. #REVB#
Chav Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaepernick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chav Jr. controls the pace.
Kaepernick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Chav Jr. trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaepernick tries to get out of the position.
Chav Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Chav Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaepernick tries to improve position but can't.
Kaepernick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chav Jr.'s best efforts.
Chav Jr. is just content to waste time from the top position. Kaepernick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaepernick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Chav Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Chav Jr. pushing down on Kaepernick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chav Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chav Jr. is thwarting Kaepernick's attempts to control the position.
Chav Jr. sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chav Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav Jr. is pressing down on Kaepernick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaepernick is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chav Jr. defends it nicely.#TD#
Chav Jr. gets caught napping as Kaepernick dives in and scores a takedown. Chav Jr. manages to retain guard.
Chav Jr. 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.
Kaepernick is working Chav Jr. over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chav Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Chav Jr. keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chav Jr. can do to turn this around?
Chav Jr. working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Julius Kaepernick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Chav Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chav Jr. is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chav Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chav Jr. is trying to keep Kaepernick in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaepernick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chav Jr. keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Chav Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chav Jr. slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Chav Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaepernick is refusing to be controlled, as Chav Jr. sits in half guard.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Chav Jr. is controlling well.
Chav Jr. with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Kaepernick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chav Jr. preventing the sweep.
Chav Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick trying to control the position here.
Kaepernick is trying to keep Chav Jr. in close.
Kaepernick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chav Jr. won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kaepernick has his foot on Chav Jr.'s thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chav Jr. works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chav Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chav Jr. cracks Kaepernick with an open hand slap.
Chav Jr. works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaepernick with a poor takedown
and Chav Jr. counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaepernick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kaepernick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chav Jr. thuds a left hand into Kaepernick's body.
Chav Jr. connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chav Jr. is looking to slow Kaepernick down with leg kicks.
Pikey Chav Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav Jr. lands the left hand.
Chav Jr. getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Kaepernick is rocked!
Chav Jr. lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kaepernick - he's out on his feet here! Chav Jr. follows up with another monster hook that separates Kaepernick from consciousness! Kaepernick falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Chav Jr. stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pikey Chav Jr.!
Pikey Chav Jr. is the new lightweight champion!
Pikey Chav Jr. seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Ryker tries to clinch there but Kaepernick circles away.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaepernick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryker, not yet.
Kaepernick throwing strikes from guard but Ryker blocks nicely.
Kaepernick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaepernick distracts Ryker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ryker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaepernick is aware though and is defending well.
Kaepernick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Kaepernick slips nicely into half guard.
Kaepernick throwing shots but Ryker is blocking nicely.
Kaepernick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaepernick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaepernick defends well.#SUB2#
Ryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaepernick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ryker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaepernick defends well.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Ryker is looking for a triangle but Kaepernick pushes his legs off easily.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaepernick content to stall in guard here.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryker trying to keep a closed guard but Kaepernick is proving a slippery customer.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Kaepernick throws an elbow that misses. Ryker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaepernick's guard. Nice move by Ryker!#REVB#
Ryker trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Kaepernick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaepernick is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryker is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryker taking a break here but Kaepernick is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Ryker is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaepernick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaepernick swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryker.
Ryker darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Kaepernick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ryker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaepernick drops an elbow to the side of Ryker's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaepernick lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick works over Ryker with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing.
Kaepernick cracks Ryker with a solid left hand.
Kaepernick postures up in Ryker's guard and throws a big left but Ryker blocks it. #T1#
Kaepernick is in close to Ryker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick cracks Ryker with a solid left hand.
Kaepernick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Ryker has his foot on Kaepernick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaepernick works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick is really struggling to control Ryker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Ryker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Ryker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaepernick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaepernick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaepernick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryker working for a triangle but Kaepernick defends it easily.
Kaepernick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Kaepernick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Kaepernick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryker's head.
Kaepernick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaepernick throws a strike but Ryker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kaepernick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaepernick wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaepernick pulls Ryker in close to prevent any damage.
Kaepernick looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaepernick, not yet. #T4#
Kaepernick has control of Ryker's left arm, preventing Ryker from doing any damage.
Kaepernick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ryker stopping the sweep attempt from Kaepernick.
Ryker trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Ryker preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Kaepernick keeps it at a distance.
Ryker tries to clinch but Kaepernick is having none of it.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaepernick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Kaepernick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD#
Kaepernick shoots in and gets a takedown into Ryker's guard.
Kaepernick pushing down on Ryker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaepernick slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryker is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.#SUB2#
Ryker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaepernick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaepernick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryker on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ryker looking for submissions off his back.
Kaepernick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Ryker is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.
Julius Kaepernick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryker wants to control the action here but instead Kaepernick manages to pass to full mount!
Kaepernick unloading with bombs!
Ryker gets back to half guard.
Kaepernick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaepernick working the head and body with strikes.
Ryker has hold of Kaepernick's hands but Kaepernick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Ryker is rocked!
Ryker gets full guard.
Ryker is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Kaepernick controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kaepernick arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ryker's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
Julius Kaepernick is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Kaepernick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kaepernick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sheppherd tries to bench press Kaepernick off him but Kaepernick keeps the position.
Kaepernick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sheppherd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sheppherd wants to control but Kaepernick postures up.
Sheppherd gets back to half guard.
Sheppherd trying to hold on to Kaepernick's head to control him but Kaepernick postures up.
Sheppherd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaepernick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick trying to control the pace.
Sheppherd tries to get to full guard but Kaepernick has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kaepernick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaepernick is thwarting Sheppherd's attempts to control the position.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaepernick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaepernick thows a huge punch but Sheppherd dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheppherd trying to control here.
Kaepernick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaepernick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheppherd is trying to maintain the position but Kaepernick is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheppherd manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Sheppherd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaepernick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaepernick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheppherd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Sheppherd keeps moving.
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.
Sheppherd keeping moving, preventing Kaepernick from controlling successfully.
Kaepernick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Sheppherd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sheppherd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaepernick distracts Sheppherd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaepernick works over Sheppherd with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Sheppherd is rocked!
Kaepernick works over Sheppherd with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheppherd is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick gets to his feet and stands over Sheppherd, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sheppherd felt that one! Kaepernick unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sheppherd from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Plan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaepernick to the mat! Kaepernick manages to get full guard.
Plan preventing the sweep.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Plan wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick pulls Plan in close to his closed guard and prevents Plan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plan trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Plan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick has control of Plan's left arm, preventing Plan from doing any damage.
Kaepernick 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaepernick is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kaepernick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#It looks like Soul Plan has been cut.#T1#
Kaepernick working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Plan is rocked!
Plan looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaepernick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plan is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaepernick stands up over Plan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaepernick gets to his feet and stands over Plan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Plan felt that one! Kaepernick unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Plan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##TD#
Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into Kaepernick's guard.
Reeves won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaepernick is on top in guard. #REVB#
Reeves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reeves tries to get out of the position.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Reeves wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaepernick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reeves controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaepernick is in close to Reeves's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Reeves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaepernick defends well.
Kaepernick sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Kaepernick postures up and lands a big shot to Reeves's brow.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.#SUB2#
Kaepernick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaepernick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Kaepernick postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reeves covers up, he's hurt! Kaepernick keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaepernick and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaepernick can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!

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