Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Kivi pushes Gurgel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gurgel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Gurgel manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gurgel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurgel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Gurgel is keeping the position.
Kivi stopping the sweep attempt from Gurgel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kivi trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Gurgel is keeping the position.#T1#
Kivi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gurgel is trying to control the position but Kivi postures up. #SUB#
Kivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gurgel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivi is aware though and is defending well.
Kivi wants to pass the guard but Gurgel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gurgel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kivi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gurgel.
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gurgel trying to remain calm as Kivi controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel wants to control but Kivi is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
Gurgel wants to get back to full guard but Kivi has mounted him!
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Kivi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kivi controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gurgel tries to get to full guard but Kivi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gurgel tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
Gurgel is looking to get back to full guard here but Kivi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kivi misses with a hook. Gurgel ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kivi. Those never looked like landing.
Fabio Gurgel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Gurgel ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gurgel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Gurgel feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kivi.
Gurgel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kivi.#CL2#
Kivi has closed the distance and engaged Gurgel in a clinch.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi pushes Gurgel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kivi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Kivi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurgel jumps guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gurgel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##TD#
Gurgel pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kivi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kivi passes Gurgel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep. Kivi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kivi is looking to advance position but Gurgel won't allow it.
Kivi uses his free foot to push down on Gurgel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gurgel.
Gurgel can't escape the position.
Raimo Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
Kivi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gurgel is trying desperately to improve position.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel trying to control here.
Gurgel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Gurgel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kivi's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kivi wants to sweep here but Gurgel controlling him for the moment.
Kivi wants to stand but Gurgel is controlling the position.
Kivi 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.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurgel throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gurgel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kivi sprawls and moves away.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kivi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Gurgel jumps guard and drags Kivi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gurgel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kivi uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Gurgel tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Kivi wants to stand but Gurgel has his arm trapped.
Gurgel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kivi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurgel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kivi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurgel. #T2#
Kivi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kivi trying to control but Gurgel postures up.
Kivi moves into full guard.
Kivi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivi is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gurgel drops back looking for a leg! Kivi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivi manages to kick Gurgel off! Gurgel jumps back into Kivi's guard.
Gurgel is pushing down on Kivi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kivi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gurgel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gurgel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kivi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gurgel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gurgel seems to be looking for submissions.
Gurgel wants to pass to mount but Kivi is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kivi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gurgel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a kimura but Kivi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gurgel to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Gurgel clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kivi throws out a loose jab but Gurgel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurgel is looking to counter the offense by Kivi and move into the clinch.
Gurgel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gurgel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kivi misses with a combination #TD#
and Gurgel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gurgel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gurgel has gone for a leg lock! Kivi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gurgel's guard.#REVB#
Gurgel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gurgel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Gurgel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kivi has picked Gurgel up and slammed him! Gurgel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kivi manages to pass to side control!
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kivi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kivi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gurgel can't do much from the bottom here.
Gurgel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kivi tries to pass to full mount but Gurgel defends it.
Gurgel gets full guard.#SUB#
Gurgel has his foot on Kivi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kivi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kivi passes Gurgel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kivi pulls his head out easily.
Kivi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel with the active half guard here but Kivi passes nicely into side control.
Gurgel tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Gurgel is letting Kivi control him for a moment.
Kivi wants to stand but Gurgel is controlling his arm.#T3#
Gurgel tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi trying to control the position but Gurgel is working away.
Gurgel tries to bench press Kivi off him but Kivi keeps the position.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurgel keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gurgel is looking to regain half guard here but Kivi keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Gurgel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurgel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Gurgel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kivi throws a head kick that misses.
Gurgel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kivi.
Gurgel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivi walks away with a smile on his face. Gurgel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Gurgel counters by clinching up. #T1#
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gurgel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivi walks away with a smile on his face. Gurgel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gurgel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Kivi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kivi.
Gurgel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gurgel gets tackled into the cage by Kivi. Kivi maintains the clinch. #T2#
Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi cracks Gurgel with a nice body shot.
Gurgel blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Gurgel fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Gurgel successfully pulls guard.
Kivi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Gurgel has an active guard here but Kivi has managed to pass into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Gurgel is trying to control but Kivi manages to pass to mount!
Gurgel is working to get back to half guard.
Kivi wants to control the pace but Gurgel is squirming around nicely.
Gurgel regains half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kivi pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Gurgel tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
Gurgel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gurgel with the active half guard here but Kivi passes nicely into side control.
Gurgel is not content to let Kivi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel struggling a bit here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kivi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stukov's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Kivi's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
Kivi throws a push kick but Stukov slaps the foot to one side.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi throws a head kick but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stukov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kivi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stukov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kivi misses the target.
Kivi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov throws out a leg kick but Kivi moves out of range and Stukov only half commits.
Stukov motions for Kivi to come forward. Stukov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stukov throws a series of strikes that have Kivi backpedaling.
Stukov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kivi.
Stukov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kivi counters with a good low kick that Stukov was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stukov's head backwards.
Stukov with a hook.
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi looks for the body kick but Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov misses with the combination. #T2#
Stukov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kivi throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Kivi saw that one coming.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stukov's hands.
Kivi needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stukov blocks the body kick.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi looks to clinch
and Stukov counters with a series of strikes. Kivi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kivi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kivi scores with a nice strike.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Kivi catches Stukov right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stukov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Kivi clinches up with Stukov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Stukov. #CL#
Kivi clinches.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Stukov has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Kivi with a nice cross.#CL#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov looking to stall.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Stukov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Stukov tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov misses with the head strike.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stukov wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stukov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kivis head.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Stukov takes a shot to the head.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Stukov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi tries a body shot but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Stukov tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi has Stukov pressed against the cage, preventing Stukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T4#
Kivi lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stukov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kivi is out of range.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Kivi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Stukov feints a counter leg kick.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kivi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov misses with a looping left.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Kivi throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kivi.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws out a counter right but Kivi avoids it with no problem.
Kivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a wild combination.
Kivi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kivi. That's going to slow Stukov down.
Kivi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Stukov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Stukov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Kivi misses. #T1#
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Kivi wants to clinch up but Stukov keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stukov.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
Stukov scores with a body shot.
Kivi cracks Stukov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov misses with a kick to the body
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov thumps Kivi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.#T2#
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stukov misses with a body punch
and Kivi counters with a left to the body.
Kivi swinging wildly here.
Kivi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov blocks a leg kick.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kivi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kivi.
Stukov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov misses with a hook.#T3#
Stukov with a hook.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Kivi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stukov defending well as Kivi loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stukov's efforts to push away.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Stukov tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Petr Stukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Stukov - that landed with a thud.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Kivi throws a series of punches but Siuta avoids them all with ease.
Siuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Raimo Kivi has been cut.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Siuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kivi sizes up Siuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Kivi clinches.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siuta pushes Kivi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kivi.
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!
Siuta works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi misses with some punches. #BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kivi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Siuta is out of range and Kivi settles back down. #T1#
Kivi misses with the combination.
Siuta connects with the punch.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kivi scores with the left hand. Siuta knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Kivi does it's job there.
Kivi scores with a punch to the head.
Kivi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Kivi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siuta to score with a decent uppercut.
Kivi tries to clinch up but Siuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Siuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kivi is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kivi pushes Siuta up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch.
Siuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siuta misses with a looping right.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Siuta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kivi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Siuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Siuta ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Kivi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siuta unleashes a big counter combination but Kivi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siuta throws out a counter right but Kivi avoids it with no problem.
Kivi throws out a powerful jab.
Kivi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siuta has time to react.
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
A little feinted left hand from Kivi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kivi.
Kivi with a nice cross.
Kivi clobbers Siuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kivi wants to clinch
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi misses with a head kick.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siuta throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kivi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kivi connects with a right hand. Siuta shakes it off.#T4#
Kivi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kivi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siuta staying out of range there.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.
Kivi looks to clinch
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi closes the distance but Siuta moves to the side
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Siuta blocks a jab.
Siuta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivi throws a poor cross that misses
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Kivi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kivi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kivi moves to clinch but Siuta breaks away
enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Siuta steps in with a hook that catches Kivi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Siuta follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kivi looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Siuta!
A very excited looking Jan Siuta 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: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Kivi with the inside leg kick.
Kovacevic works Kivi's body with a nice hook.
Kovacevic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi lands with an overhand left.
Kivi wants to clinch but Kovacevic slips to the side
and Kovacevic counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Kivi - just one landing.
Kivi wants to clinch up but Kovacevic keeps it at a distance.
Kovacevic thuds a left hand into Kivi's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Kivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivi feints a counter leg kick.
Kovacevic throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic misses with a straight left.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Kivi throws the left hand but Kovacevic avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi defending well as Kovacevic loads up on a big left hand.
Kivi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Kovacevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kivi lands a head kick!
Kovacevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi closes the distance but Kovacevic moves to the side
and Kovacevic counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kivi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kivi slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Kivi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi digs a good hook to Kovacevic's body.
Kivi fakes the leg kick and cracks Kovacevic in the body.
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kivi gets a clinch. #T4#
Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Kivi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic misses with some punches.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovacevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi. #CL#
Kovacevic gets a clinch.
Kivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
A right hook to the body lands for Kivi.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic misses with some punches.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land. #T1#
Kivi tries a body shot but Kovacevic blocks it.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kovacevic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacevic misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Kivi moved out of range nicely.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kivi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovacevic keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic. #T2#
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Kivi clinches.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovacevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivi.
Kovacevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head. #T3#
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi has Kovacevic pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Kivi.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Kovacevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic. #T4#
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Kivi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kovacevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Kovacevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacevic tries to avoid it.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovacevic with a jab.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi sizes up Kovacevic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovacevic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovacevic slips a jab from Kivi.
It looked like Kovacevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kivi.
Kovacevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovacevic. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacevic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacevic.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovacevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi misses the body punch
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Kivi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic gets through Kivi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kovacevic digs a right hand into Kivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivi's gas tank.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Kivi. #T2#
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Kivi's head.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic. #ROC#Kivi is rocked!
Kovacevic lands a shot to the body.
Kivi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacevic lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kivi to his knees! Kovacevic keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Kivi slips under a jab.
Kivi is looking for a counter combo.
Forrester Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kivi is looking to counter punch.
Kivi wants to clinch.
Forrester Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kivi.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch but Forrester Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kivi has managed to clinch.
Kivi has Forrester Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Forrester Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forrester Jr misses with a knee strike.
Forrester Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kivi avoids it.
Forrester Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kivi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Forrester Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi digs a right hand into Forrester Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forrester Jr's gas tank.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forrester Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forrester Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Forrester Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Forrester Jr tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forrester Jr blocks an uppercut.
Forrester Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
Forrester Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi pushes Forrester Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Forrester Jr blocks an uppercut.
Forrester Jr blocking some punches.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Forrester Jr letting Kivi take a breather here.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Forrester Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Forrester Jr has been cut.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Forrester Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forrester Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forrester Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Kivi.
Forrester Jr throws a series of punches but Kivi avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Kivi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kivi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kivi tries to work over Forrester Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Forrester Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forrester Jr backwards. #ROC#Forrester Jr is rocked!
A hook to the body from Kivi.
Forrester Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?#T3#
Kivi dips a shoulder and cracks Forrester Jr with a mighty uppercut! Forrester Jr falls back against the cage and Kivi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Forrester Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kivi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
After winning the bout, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL39
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Banger throws a hook but Kivi avoids it easily.
Banger throws a right hand that misses
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Kivi's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banger cracks a nice hook into Kivi's ribs.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Banger saw that one coming.
Kivi moves away from the strike by Banger.
Kivi slips a straight right by Banger.
Kivi throwing a counter right hand but Banger manages to avoid it.
Banger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivi.
Banger unleashes a big counter combination but Kivi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kivi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kivi throws a poor cross that misses
and Banger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a jab to the head.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Banger saw that one coming.
Kivi misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Banger misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Kivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banger.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Banger pushes him off.
Banger misses with a body shot.
Kivi throwing a counter right hand but Banger manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Banger.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banger takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kivi closes the distance and pushes Banger back into the cage.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Banger.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banger is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banger throws a head punch that misses.
Banger tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Banger.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kivi.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Banger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Banger tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Banger avoiding damage.
Banger blocking some punches.
Banger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Banger misses with a punch to the body.
Banger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kivi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Banger.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banger blocking some punches.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
Kivi digs a right hand into Banger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banger's gas tank.
We've been informed that Banger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi connects with a right hand. Banger shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Kivi - just one landing.
Banger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kivi jabs Banger right on the nose. Banger blinks but takes it well.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivi circles away quickly and effectively.
Banger throws an off balance right hand
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kivi clinches with his opponent.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Still in the clinch, Banger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangers head.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Banger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banger working aggressively here.
Kivi lands a nice uppercut.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangers head.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kivi gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Banger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Banger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banger slips a jab from Kivi.
Banger throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Kivi. #CL#
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banger can do to turn this around?
Kivi has Banger pressed against the cage, preventing Banger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banger.
Kivi pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi digs a right hand into Banger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banger's gas tank.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Banger backwards. #T1#
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Banger tries to tie him up.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banger.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Banger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kivi on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Kivi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banger tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kivi lands a nice uppercut.
Banger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banger misses with some punches.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banger.
Kivi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Banger.
Kivi pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banger just leaning against Kivi, taking a breather.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Kivi - that landed with a thud.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Banger's head.
Banger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Banger tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Banger is rocked!
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banger is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
Banger seems to have recovered his senses.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Banger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kivi working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banger gets through Kivi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Banger uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banger. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Banger as the two fighters clinch.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Banger leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banger.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Banger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Banger is struggling to control the position.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Banger avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Banger wants to stall.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Banger's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Banger cracks Kivi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kivi tries to bum rush Banger with a series of wild strikes but Banger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivi cracks Banger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banger scores with a nice right hand.
Banger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Banger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banger throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banger avoids the body shot from Kivi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banger! But no joy.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Banger.
Bubba Banger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Banger is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banger throws a lazy right hand but Kivi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Banger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Banger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi slips under a jab.
Kivi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Banger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kivi with a body shot.#CL#
Kivi clinches with his opponent.
Banger is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Banger misses with a body punch.
Banger tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Banger back against the cage.
Banger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi trying to control the position but instead, Banger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kivi into the cage.#T2#
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi stalling in the clinch but Banger improves position.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Kivi tries to work over Banger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Banger.
A right handed body shot lands from Kivi.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger blocking some punches.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body.
Banger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Banger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi cracks Banger with a nice body shot.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kivi lands a big right hand that drops Banger! The killer instinct kicks in and Kivi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kivi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL36
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Stukov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kivi's head.
A head kick misses from Stukov.
Kivi clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kivi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.#CL#
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kivi is predictable there
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Stukov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Kivi saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Stukov trying to stall but Kivi improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards. #T2#
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi has Stukov pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi. #T3#
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Stukov is trying to break free.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kivi presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kivi. #T4#
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov lands with a left to the head.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #BC2#
Stukov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi thumps Stukov with a low kick.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov avoids the head kick by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi misses with a low kick.
Stukov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stukov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Stukov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Kivi.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Kivi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kivi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Stukov is looking to land body kicks.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kivi's head backwards.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov walks into a straight right hand from Kivi.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kivi drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stukov. Stukov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Stukov as he checks the leg kick.
Kivi lands a jab.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kivi, as that shot connected.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Stukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Kivi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stukov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stukov.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov misses the jab.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petr Stukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Stukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kivi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi misses the jab.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Stukov moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Stukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stukov tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stukov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a nice body shot.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stukovs head.
Stukov tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kivi to work. #BC2#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kivi with a nice cross.#CL#
Kivi has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stukov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stukov breaks the clinch.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Kivi lands a jab.
Kivi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kivi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schultz throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.#CL2#
Kivi gets a clinch.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Schultz trying to stall but Kivi improves his position.
Schultz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivi gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kivi lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kivi.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Schultz misses with some punches.
Kivi trying to stall but Schultz improves his position.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Schultz.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz trying to control the position but instead, Kivi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schultz into the cage.
Schultz blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schultz blocking some punches. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Kivi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kivi.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kivi lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi stalling the fight.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Schultz gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Schultz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kivi swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.
Kivi with a hook.
Schultz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Schultz.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.#CL2#
Kivi drives through and clinches with Schultz against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz. #T1#
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Schultz tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Schultz tries to tie him up.
Kivi lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schultz blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz blocking some punches.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Schultz is stalling here. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Schultz digs a right hand underneath Kivi's ribcage. Kivi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Kivi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Kivi tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schultz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schultz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Kivi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kivi throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Schultz tries to clinch but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi looks to land a combination but Schultz avoids it well.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Schultz.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kivi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schultz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Schultz misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Kivi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schultz. That did some damage!
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Kivi finds it's way through Schultz's defenses.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Schultz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kivi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kivi scores with a jab to the head.
Schultz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kivi misses with a head kick. #CL#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz. #T2#
Kivi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ron Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Schultz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schultz lands a left hand.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Kivi presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the cage.
Schultz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi lands a body punch.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
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!
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
Our winner, Raimo Kivi, 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: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kivi connects with a jab.
Kivi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kivi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kivi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Kovacevic is out of range.
Kovacevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacevic throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacevic misses with a combination
and Kivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kovacevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Kovacevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi throws a head kick that Kovacevic semi-blocks.
A cross from Kovacevic lands.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kivi keeps control of Kovacevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head. #T2#
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kovacevic tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kovacevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovacevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks. #T3#
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivi.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kovacevic breaks the clinch.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Kivi - just one landing.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi throws a leg kick
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovacevics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kivi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kivi jabs at Kovacevic's body.
Kivi feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kivi misses with an uppercut
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
Kivi gets a clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land. #T1#
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovacevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kovacevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi. #T2#
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovacevic as Kivi tries to tie him up.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic working aggressively here. #T3#
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands a body punch.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi is leaning against Kovacevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovacevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivi.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kovacevic moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovacevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kovacevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Kivi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovacevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kivi works the jab nicely.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kivi thinking. #T1#
Kivi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kivi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
Kivi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacevic throwing a counter right hand but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacevic.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kivi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovacevic walks into a left hand.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
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!
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi. #T2#
A jab from Kovacevic misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kivi as he connects with a hook.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacevic.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Kovacevic pushes him off.
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Kivi scores with a jab. Kovacevic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kivi lands a jab to Kovacevic's midsection.
Kivi tries to clinch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Kivi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacevic throwing a counter right hand but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovacevic throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kovacevic takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi misses with a left hand
and Kovacevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi connects with a right hand. Kovacevic shakes it off.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kivi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big uppercut and Kivi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kivi looks OK. Kovacevic waves Kivi back to his feet!#ROC#Kivi is rocked!
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand from hell and Kivi is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Kivi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Forrester Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Forrester Jr has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kivi!
Kivi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forrester Jr misses with a straight right.
Forrester Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Forrester Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forrester Jr on the side of the head.
Forrester Jr swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Forrester Jr throws a series of punches but Kivi avoids them all with ease.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forrester Jr throws a series of punches but Kivi avoids them all with ease.
Forrester Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kivi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forrester Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forrester Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forrester Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivi circles away quickly and effectively.
Forrester Jr scores with a one two! Kivi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Raimo Kivi has been cut.#T1#
Forrester Jr misses with a hook.
Forrester Jr misses with a combination
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kivi slips under a jab.
Forrester Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
Forrester Jr misses with a hook.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi scores with a jab to the head.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forrester Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.
Kivi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Forrester Jr is rocked!
Forrester Jr leaves his chin hanging out and Kivi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Forrester Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Banger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.#CL2#
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
Kivi cracks Banger with a nice body shot.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Banger misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Banger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Banger.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
Banger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Banger tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Banger back against the cage.
Banger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Banger blocking some punches.
Kivi stalling in the clinch.
Kivi has Banger pressed against the cage, preventing Banger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Banger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Banger working aggressively here. #T2#
Kivi working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kivi.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Banger is rocked!
Kivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Banger.
Banger is trying to break free.
Banger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands a left hand.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Banger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangers head.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Kivi gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banger or not.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kivi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Banger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Kivi working aggressively here.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Banger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Oh Banger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banger can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Banger.
A short right from Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Banger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Banger.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banger tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Banger working aggressively here.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Banger lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Banger misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Banger effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi digs a right hand into Banger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banger's gas tank. #T1#
Kivi lands a right hand.
Banger is trying to break free.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi pushes Banger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Banger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Banger drops to his knees and Kivi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
An out of breath Raimo Kivi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Kivi catches Butler right on the button with a cross.
Kivi misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
The referee calls for Butler to work.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi lands a body punch.
Kivi is working Butler over against the cage.
Kivi gets underhooks to prevent Butler's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kivi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler swinging wildly here.
Kivi scores with the left hand. Butler knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kivi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kivi finds it's way round the side to connect with Butler's head.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kivi finds it's way through Butler's defenses.
Kivi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler misses with a body punch.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kivi.
Butler blocking some punches.
Kivi lands a left hand.
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!
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi. #T2#
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi is working Butler over against the cage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Butler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi prevents Butler from breaking the clinch.
Kivi digs a right hand into Butler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butler's gas tank.
Butler prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi is stalling here.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kivi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi prevents the takedown attempt.
Raimo Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Butler.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Butler tries to tie him up.
Butler takes a shot to the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kivi.
Butler looks winded!
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butler goes for a takedown attempt but Kivi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butler takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi scores with a nice right hand.
Butler throws a chopping leg kick but Kivi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivi lands a nice hook to Butler's body. Butler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Butler saw that one coming.
Kivi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance.
Kivi clobbers Butler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Kivi drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kivi gets tackled into the cage by Butler. Butler maintains the clinch.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Butler's head.
A short uppercut from Butler.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi. #BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Butler controls his hands.
Butler is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi stalls.
Butler is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kivi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Butler looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
A short right from Kivi.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
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!
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Raimo Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Butler.
Butler is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
A short left from Kivi.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a right to the head.
Kivi misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.#ROC#Butler is rocked!
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivi smiles and moves away.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
Butler misses with a head kick.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butler.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Butler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi lands a body punch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi digs a right hand underneath Butler's ribcage. Butler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi lands an uppercut.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kivi.
Kivi lands a nice uppercut.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kivi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butler momentarily. #CL#
Kivi has managed to clinch.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Butler manages to break the clinch.
Butler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Kivi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Kivi drops Butler with a right and a left! Kivi comes rushing in but Butler regains his composure and manages to keep Kivi in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kivi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kivi passes Butler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kivi stalling.
Kivi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kivi is thwarting Butler's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kivi prevents Butler from standing back up. #SU#
Kivi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Butler to get to his feet.
Butler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raimo Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Butler.
Butler walks into a left hand.
Butler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butler doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi misses with a two punch combination.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kivi throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
Kivi sets himself, and Butler steps forward looking for the clinch! Kivi avoids it this time.
Kivi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kivi scores with a jab to the body.
Butler shoots in looking for a takedown. Kivi tries to sprawl out of it but Butler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kivi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kivi jabs at Butler's body.
Geezer Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi tests Butler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab. #CL#
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kivi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Kivi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kivi thumps Kovacevic with a low kick.
Kivi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacevic lands with a nice body punch.
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Kivi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kivi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Kivi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Kovacevic misses its intended target.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kivi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacevic.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
It seemed like Kivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Kivi.
Kivi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovacevic misses with a right hand
and Kivi counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kovacevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi throws a wild body kick that Kovacevic sees coming a mile off.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacevic throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kivi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic throws a right hand that misses
and Kivi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kovacevic's knee momentarily.
Kivi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovacevic momentarily.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Kivi moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kivi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kivi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kovacevic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kivi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi throws a body kick that misses.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kivi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovacevic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovacevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovacevic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kivi - the referee stops the clock and Kovacevic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kivi. Kovacevic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kovacevic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Kivi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kivi scores with a jab to the head.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Kovacevic is out of range.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Raimo Kivi has been cut.
Kovacevic throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kivi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.#T1#
Kivi jabs Kovacevic right on the nose. Kovacevic blinks but takes it well.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Kovacevic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kivi under the eye.
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovacevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kovacevic misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Kivi.
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi feints a counter leg kick.
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Kovacevic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kivi has time to react.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovacevic if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kivi should have avoided that one.
Kivi slips a straight right by Kovacevic.
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovacevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kivi.
Kovacevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.
Kivi scores with a jab. Kovacevic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Kivi.
Kovacevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut
and Kivi counters with a good low kick that Kovacevic was not able to check. #T4#
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!
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi lands a jab.
Kovacevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kivi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raimo Kivi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kovacevic cracks Kivi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kovacevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kivi scores with a punch to the head.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacevic is just out of range.
Kovacevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Kivi counters with a solid body kick.
Kivi throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.#KD#
Kovacevic drops Kivi with a beautiful combination! Kivi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kovacevic is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kivi is rocked!
Kovacevic throws a pinpoint strike between Kivi's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kivi crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kovacevic scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Our winner, Hrvoje Kovacevic, 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: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Kivi throws a good cross that connects.
Butler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kivi gets a clinch.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Kivi digs a right hand into Butler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butler's gas tank.
Butler is trying to stall.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Butler blocking some punches.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Butler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Butler letting Kivi take a breather here.
Butler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Butler controls his hands.
Butler is trying to stall.
Butler is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Butler into the cage.
Butler is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T2#
Butler working aggressively here.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Butler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kivi or not.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kivi has Butler pressed against the cage.
Butler controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler effectively controlling the action here.
Kivi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T3#
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
Butler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi has Butler pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Butler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
Kivi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi is leaning against Butler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
Butler wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kivi tries a body shot but Butler blocks it.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler misses with some punches.
Butler taking a breather.
Butler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butler.
Kivi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kivi connects with a body shot.
Butler clobbers Kivi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Kivi finds it's target.#CL#
Kivi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Butler stalling in the clinch but Kivi improves position. #T1#
Butler is looking to control Kivi's arms but Kivi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butler has his back to the cage.
Butler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Butler is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Kivi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butler.
Kivi working aggressively here.
A short right from Kivi.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butler.
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T2#
Kivi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butler has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Butler.
Kivi is stalling here.
Butler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler. #T3#
Butler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Butler tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Butler stalls.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi prevents Butler from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kivi misses with some punches.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kivi is keeping busy.
Butler wants to stall.
Kivi cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi keeps control of Butler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Butler takes a shot to the head.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Butler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Butler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi lands a high kick!
Kivi connects with a leg kick.
Butler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kivi.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kivi tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi. #T1#
Kivi throws a front kick that sends Butler stumbling back into the cage.
Butler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. Kivi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Butler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kivi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Butler misses with a straight right.
Butler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Kivi as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Kivi blocks a jab.
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Despite the aggression on Butler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kivi slips under a jab.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler misses with a left hand
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Butler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Butler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Butler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kivi connects with the punch.#T3#
Kivi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Butler on the side of the head.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kivi.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butler moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Butler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kivi misses the body punch
and Butler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kivi thinking.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Butler.
Geezer Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butler moves forwards but Kivi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Butler.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kivi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Butler.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!

Raimo Kivi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Raimo Kivi, 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: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kivi misses. #CL2#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Moore lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kivi blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore is leaning against Kivi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Kivi blocks with his arms.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Moore.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Moore tries to tie him up.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Moore. #T2#
Kivi tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Moore crunches a lovely knee into Kivi's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore blocking some punches.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moore tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Moore.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Kivi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards. #T3#
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi is struggling to control the position.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Moore tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
A short right from Moore.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore working aggressively here.
Kivi tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kivi is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore slips a jab from Kivi.
Kivi lands the left hand.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raimo Kivi 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.
Kivi misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Moore blocks a head kick by Kivi.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body.
Kivi thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kivi looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Kivi is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks. #T2#
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore takes one on the button.
Moore avoids the head kick by Kivi.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Kivi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Kivi does it's job there.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kivi eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore lands the left hand.#T3#
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Kivi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivi misses with a body kick.
Kivi walks into a jab.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kivi scores with a kick to the body.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.#T4#
Kivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivi throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moore tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi tried to counter with a leg kick but Moore avoided it.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Moore tries to counter with a clinch but Kivi shakes him off and moves away.
Kivi throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kivi. That's going to slow Moore down.
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Kivi misses.
Moore takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
Kivi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
Maricus Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kivi to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Kivi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kivi misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Kivi tried to score with a low kick but Moore checks it.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Kivi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kivi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Kivi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kivi scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Kivi slams his shin into Moore's torso.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Kivi throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Kivi tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Moore misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kivi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Kivi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Moore tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!

Raimo Kivi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Kivi connects with a body shot that sends Jungle's belly button to the back.
Kivi lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jungle doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi connects with a body shot.
Kivi cracks Jungle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jungle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Jungle is rocked!#TD2#
Jungle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kivi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jungle dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jungle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kivi is avoiding damage well.
Jungle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jungle tries to move to mount but Kivi blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Jungle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kivi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kivi tries to get out of the position.
Jungle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jungle lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivi defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jungle swings around for an armbar but Kivi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jungle's guard.
Kivi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jungle looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kivi is defending well. Jungle quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kivi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jungle celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Jungle!
After the big win, Jason Jungle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island clothing lite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kivi connects with a leg kick.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a body punch
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Good shot there by James.
James moves away from the strike by Kivi.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kivi. James shrugs it off though.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Nice cross by Kivi.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James lands a nice hook to Kivi's body. Kivi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
James connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Kivi lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Kivi takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#James is rocked!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
A jab from Kivi misses.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Kivi tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Kivi takes one to the side of the head.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Kivi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Kivi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kivi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kivi connects with a leg kick.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kivi with a body shot.
James throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Kivi.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kivi.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Kivi's head back.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi lands a jab.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi scores with a shot to the body.
Kivi throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kivi with a body shot.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses the shot to the body.
Kivi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James takes one to the chin there.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T2#
James misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kivi has got the better of the exchanges.
Kivi throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivi counters with a straight right hand.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.#T3#
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped James's head back.
James misses with a body shot
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivi clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kivi lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Kivi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
A very excited looking Raimo Kivi 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: KIFC 68
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Kivi slams his shin into Wang's torso.
Wang misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Kivi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Kivi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kivi circles away easily
and Kivi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wang shoots and misses
and Kivi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wang's knee momentarily.
Wang is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kivi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Wang thumps Kivi with a low kick.
Raimo Kivi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Wang avoids it with no problem.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wing Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Kivi gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Kivi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Kivi. #T2#
Kivi lands a right hand.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi is pushing Wang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kivi has Wang pushed against the cage.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi lands a right hand. #BC#
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kivi.#T3#
Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wang with a nice calf kick.
Kivi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang shoots in but Kivi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a head kick.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wang jabs at Kivi's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kivi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense.
Kivi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Wang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kivi is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kivi won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Wang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Wang throws a leg kick
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Wang.
Kivi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang slips under a jab.
Kivi connects with a looping right hand.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kivi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Kivi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Wang misses with a shot to the body
and Kivi counters with a low kick, right behind Wang 's knee. #KD2#
Kivi lands a big uppercut and Wang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wang looks OK. Kivi waves Wang back to his feet!
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang drops his hands momentarily. Kivi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Wang staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Wang doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 51-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Bullokzy tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bullokzy drives through and clinches with Kivi against the cage.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bullokzy lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Raimo Kivi has been cut.
Bullokzy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bullokzy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kivi avoids it.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullokzy.
Bullokzy tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Bullokzy back against the cage.
Bullokzy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bullokzy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kivi's brow.
Bullokzy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bullokzy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullokzy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bullokzy blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bullokzy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kivi's brow.
Bullokzy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kivi. #CUT#It looks like Kranky Bullokzy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullokzy. #T1#
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullokzy.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullokzy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bullokzy misses with a knee strike.
Bullokzy lands a good knee to the midsection. Kivi won't want to take too many of those.
Bullokzy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullokzy lands a good knee to the midsection. Kivi won't want to take too many of those.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi avoids the elbow strike from Bullokzy, against the cage.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Bullokzy controls the action.
Kivi blocks an elbow strike.
Bullokzy landing knees to the head.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy pushes Kivi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi blocks an elbow strike from Bullokzy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kivi. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi avoids a wild elbow strike from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy scores with a shot to the side of Kivi's head.
Bullokzy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bullokzy connects with a knee to the head.
Bullokzy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot in the inside from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi avoiding damage as Bullokzy throws knees to the body.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Bullokzy blocks an uppercut.
Bullokzy blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi managing to block the knees to the body from Bullokzy.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullokzy.
Kivi digs a right hand into Bullokzy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bullokzy's gas tank.
Bullokzy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kivi.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Bullokzy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Bullokzy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bullokzy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy tries a knee to the head but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Bullokzy.
Bullokzy tries to land a knee to the head but Kivi blocks with his arms.
Bullokzy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bullokzy.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Bullokzy.
Kivi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kivi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Kivi throws a hook but Bullokzy avoids it easily.
Bullokzy throws out a counter right but Kivi avoids it with no problem.
Bullokzy swings widly with a right hand
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullokzy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullokzy tries to clinch up.
Kivi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kivi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullokzy.#CL2#
Bullokzy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bullokzy misses with a knee to the head.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Bullokzy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bullokzy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullokzy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranky Bullokzy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kivi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bullokzy.
Kivi throws out a leg kick but Bullokzy moves out of range and Kivi only half commits.
Bullokzy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kivi tries to land a body kick
and Bullokzy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullokzy darts in trying to clinch
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullokzy tries to move into range but Kivi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Bullokzy clinches up with Kivi and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi avoids a wild elbow strike from Bullokzy.
Kivi avoids the elbow strike from Bullokzy, against the cage.
Bullokzy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bullokzy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullokzy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kivi blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bullokzy misses with an elbow strike.
Bullokzy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Bullokzy.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Bullokzy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullokzy.
Bullokzy presses Kivi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bullokzy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bullokzy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kivi blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullokzy with a knee to the head.
Bullokzy prevents Kivi from breaking the clinch.
Kivi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullokzy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kivi avoids it.
Bullokzy pushes off an throws an elbow but Kivi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Bullokzy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullokzy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bullokzy tries to land a knee to the head but Kivi blocks with his arms.
Kivi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullokzy tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullokzy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kranky Bullokzy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bullokzy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bullokzy lands an elbow inside that Kivi shrugs off.
Bullokzy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kivi.
Kivi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Kivi - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullokzy tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullokzy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullokzy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kivi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bullokzy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullokzy is keeping busy.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullokzy controls his hands.
Bullokzy misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kivi lands a body punch.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullokzy.
Kivi tries to stall but Bullokzy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kivi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullokzy.
Bullokzy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Bullokzy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullokzy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kivi blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullokzy landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullokzy.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullokzy controls his hands.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Bullokzy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullokzy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kivi throws a jab when Bullokzy was well out of range.
Bullokzy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kivi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bullokzy's head.
Bullokzy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi throws a hook but Bullokzy avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullokzy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Bullokzy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Kivi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullokzy tries to clinch there but Kivi circles away.
Kivi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kivi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullokzy.
Kivi throwing a counter right hand but Bullokzy manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kivi feints and then cracks Bullokzy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bullokzy down.
Bullokzy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kivi scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Bullokzy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bullokzy looking to throw knees to the head but Kivi is blocking nicely.
Bullokzy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kivi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bullokzy misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullokzy backwards.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Bullokzy.
Kivi blocks an elbow strike.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kivi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kivi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bullokzy rushes Kivi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullokzy tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bullokzy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullokzy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bullokzy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bullokzy tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bullokzy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bullokzy misses with a knee strike.
Kivi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullokzy misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bullokzy.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi dodges an elbow strike from Bullokzy.
Bullokzy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kivi breaks from the clinch.
Bullokzy fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bullokzy has managed to clinch.
Bullokzy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kivi lands a left hand.
Bullokzy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullokzy backwards.
Kivi has Bullokzy pressed against the cage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands a right hand.
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!
Kivi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Bullokzy misses with a knee strike.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Bullokzy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullokzy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullokzy's elbow.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullokzy backwards.
Bullokzy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bullokzy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullokzy lands an elbow inside.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bullokzy backwards.
Kivi misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Bullokzy.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullokzy can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Bullokzy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
After winning the bout, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Henrique De Paulas throws a big shot that misses.
Henrique De Paulas throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Henrique De Paulas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kivi with a nice calf kick.
Henrique De Paulas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henrique De Paulas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henrique De Paulas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henrique De Paulas swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Henrique De Paulas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kivi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Henrique De Paulas just misses with a punch to the body.
Henrique De Paulas drops his hands momentarily and Kivi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henrique De Paulas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi throws a jab but it's blocked by Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Henrique De Paulas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henrique De Paulas scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Kivi walks into a left hand.
Henrique De Paulas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henrique De Paulas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kivi connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henrique De Paulas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henrique De Paulas lands a body shot.
Kivi keeps Henrique De Paulas at a distance using the push kick.
Kivi throws a monster overhand right that drops Henrique De Paulas! Kivi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
A relieved looking Raimo Kivi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Kivi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Entwhistle.
Kivi moves out of range of the strikes.
Entwhistle misses with a two punch combination.
Entwhistle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Entwhistle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kivi.#CL2#
Entwhistle gets a clinch.
Entwhistle tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it. #BC#
Kivi breaks from the clinch.
Kivi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entwhistle.
Kivi cracks Entwhistle with an open hand slap.
Kivi scores with a nice right hand.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi jabs Entwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kivi swings for the body but Entwhistle moves out of range.
Entwhistle staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Entwhistle misses.
Entwhistle misses with an uppercut
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kivi lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Kivi is predictable there
enabling Entwhistle to counter with a crisp jab.
Entwhistle tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Entwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi cracks Entwhistle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Entwhistle misses with a few strikes there.
Kivi scores with a punch to the head.
Entwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kivi jabs Entwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kivi lands with a good body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Entwhistle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kivi.
Entwhistle works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi tries a body shot but Entwhistle blocks it.
Entwhistle being controlled against the cage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Entwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi is trying to push Entwhistle away but Entwhistle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Entwhistle is leaning against Kivi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kivi is breathing heavily.
Kivi takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
Entwhistle lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle. #BC#
Kivi breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entwhistle. Kivi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Entwhistle misses.
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Entwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Entwhistle.
Kivi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kivi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Entwhistle throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kivi.
Entwhistle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Entwhistle jabs Kivi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Entwhistle ducks down to avoid it.
Entwhistle lunges at Kivi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kivi's hand.
Kivi moves away from the strike by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kivi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Entwhistle misses with a hook
and Kivi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kivi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Entwhistle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Entwhistle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entwhistle catches Kivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Entwhistle is just out of range.
Entwhistle misses the shot to the body.
Kivi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Entwhistle if he has to take too many more of those.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Entwhistle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kivi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Entwhistle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Entwhistle.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Entwhistle's front leg but catches the back leg as Entwhistle tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle misses with a looping left.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entwhistle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Entwhistle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Entwhistle misses the jab.
Kivi connects with a right hand. Entwhistle shakes it off.
Kivi lands a front kick.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entwhistle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Entwhistle misses
and Kivi counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Entwhistle's front leg but catches the back leg as Entwhistle tries to avoid it.
Kivi tried to score with a low kick but Entwhistle checks it.
Entwhistle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Entwhistle clinches. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land.
Entwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi looking to stall.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi tries to work over Entwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entwhistle lands with a right to the head.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle blocking some punches. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Entwhistle blocking some punches.
Entwhistle tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands an uppercut.
Kivi has had enough of the clinch but Entwhistle keeps him there for the moment.
Entwhistle is working Kivi over against the cage.
Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Entwhistle.
A shot in the inside from Entwhistle.
A body shot lands from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kivi or not.
Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside. #T4#
Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Kivi is rocked!
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Kivi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Entwhistle dips a shoulder and cracks Kivi with a mighty uppercut! Kivi falls back against the cage and Entwhistle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kivi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Entwhistle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle!
John Entwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Kivi misses.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi misses with a looping left.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kivi misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kivi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kivi misses with a low kick.
Kivi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHernandez.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivi digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Kivi throws a shot to the body.
Kivi clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kivi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.
Kivi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kivi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Kivi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Kivi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kivi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Kivi lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kivi. Hernandez shrugs it off though.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHernandez.
A solid body kick from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kivi scores with a jab to the head.
Kivi stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez staying out of range there.#T4#
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kivi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kivi misses the target.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
Kivi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Kivi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHernandez.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Hernandez's front leg but catches the back leg as Hernandez tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi with a nice cross.
A big left from Kivi misses.
Kivi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Nice body kick there by Kivi.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped Hernandez's head back. #T2#
Hernandez checks a low kick from Kivi.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kivi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!#T3#
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a big head kick but Kivi shrugs it off.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kivi misses the target.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez moves out of range as Kivi throws a body kick.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kivi lands a really nice looking cross but Hernandez seems unphased.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kivi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kivi fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body. #T4#
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez throws a quick counter head kick but Kivi was just out of range.
Kivi lands with a hook. Hernandez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi misses with a body kick.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kivi misses with a left hand
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez moves out of range as Kivi throws a body kick.
Kivi thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
Kivi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernandez checks it well.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Kivi.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Kivi was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Kivi.
The fighters circling - Kivi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kivi misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kivi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Hernandez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kivi swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kivi - that will leave a mark!
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kivi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kivi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hernandez if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Kivi tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way.
Kivi looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kivi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Kivi.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Kivi misses
and Hernandez counters with a head kick.
Kivi catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kivi thumps Hernandez with a low kick.
Kivi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
A relieved looking Raimo Kivi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zovalk.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body. Zovalk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zovalk.
Zovalk wants to counter with a clinch but Kivi pushes him away.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Zovalk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zovalk.
It seemed like Zovalk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Kivi. Beautiful body shot.
Kivi punishes Zovalk's body with a nice straight punch.
Kivi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zovalk's head.
Zovalk looks winded!
Kivi misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Zovalk counters with a takedown into side control.
Kivi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi being controlled for a moment.
Zovalk landing a few strikes. #T1#
Kivi wants to control but Zovalk postures up.
Kivi tries to buck Zovalk off but Zovalk is having none of it.#SUB2#
Zovalk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kivi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zovalk happy to just control the position for now.
Kivi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloppy strikes there by Zovalk.
Kivi is trying to improve his position.
Zovalk controlling the position from side mount.
Kivi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zovalk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SU2#
Zovalk stands up and beckons Kivi to his feet.
Zovalk wants to clinch up but Kivi keeps it at a distance.
Zovalk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kivi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kivi is looking to slow Zovalk down with leg kicks.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi lands with an overhand left.
Kivi lands a jab to Zovalk's midsection.
Zovalk misses the shot to the body.
Kivi lands with a hook. Zovalk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kivi scores with a body shot. #KD#
Kivi cracks Zovalk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kivi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zovalk to stand back up!#ROC#Zovalk is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Kivi lands a big right hand that sends Zovalk crashing to the mat! Kivi stays standing though and waves Zovalk back to his feet!
Zovalk is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kivi engages and cracks Zovalk with a massive lead left hook - Zovalk tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kivi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Kivi!
A relieved looking Raimo Kivi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023

#R1#
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kivi counters with a huge left! McCoy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kivi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCoy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kivi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
A relieved looking Raimo Kivi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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