Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Sonnen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Johnson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sonnen manages to get his head free but now Johnson has transitioned to an armbar! Sonnen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Johnson ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson !

Event: GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Falco moves into the clinch.
Sadeq wants to stall. #BC#
Sadeq manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Falco darts in and clinches Sadeq up against the cage.
Falco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Falco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadeq is defending well for now.#BC2#
Falco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadeq definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Falco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sadeq to the mat! Sadeq manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falco wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sadeq preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadeq keeps working.
Sadeq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco content to control rather than advance.
Falco throwing shots but Sadeq is blocking nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sadeq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground.
Falco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falco drops an elbow to the side of Sadeq's head.
Falco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadeq is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadeq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sadeq wants to control but Falco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falco thows a huge punch but Sadeq dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Falco moves into range and clinches up with Sadeq.#TD2#
Falco jumps guard. #T3#
Falco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Falco trying to mount his opponent but Sadeq defends it.
Sadeq avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falco.
Falco works his way into side control.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadeq keeps working. #SUB2#
Falco has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sadeq is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Falco yanks on the arm and Sadeq is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Falco.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Falco!
Sean Falco tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jones has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fighter up against the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Jones is trying to trip Fighter. He has hold of a leg but Fighter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Fighter is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones cracks Fighter with a big elbow.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones working away.#T3#
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fighter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fighter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fighter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Fighter's face as Jones controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Jones has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Fighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Fighter is defending the position.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Jones forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter is defending well.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter stops a takedown attempt from Jones. #TD#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Fighter up, before dumping him to the ground. Fighter manages to land in guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fighter blocks nicely. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away. #T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones stalling. #BC2#
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fighter against the cage but Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fighter! But no joy.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Jones forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch. #T2#
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Jones.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to clinch
and Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Android Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter slips under a jab from Jones.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Jones wants to clinch.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fighter to the ground. Jones is now in Fighter's guard.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Android Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Android Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
The defeated Android Fighter had this to say: 'I am not a bitch, never back down ever in my life. I always accept my fights offer no matter what!!! This fight was totally favored for my opponent, I don't know who the fuck is responsible for match making but he fouled in this. As I said am a fighter and not a bitch, so it is what it is***. Man'.

Event: GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#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#
Caramacho moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Caramacho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Caramacho.
Caramacho prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Caramacho has him pressed against the cage.
Caramacho tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Caramacho keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caramacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caramacho missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.#T1#
Caramacho lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Caramacho throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Caramacho.
Caramacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Caramacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caramacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A jab from Caramacho finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Caramacho throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Caramacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Caramacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Caramacho holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caramacho is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Caramacho misses with a body shot.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caramacho throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Caramacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caramacho throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Caramacho.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Caramacho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caramacho!
Caramacho throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Caramacho.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Caramacho manages to avoid it.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Caramacho. #T2##CL2#
Caramacho darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#BC2#
Caramacho manages to break the clinch.
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caramacho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Caramacho duly obliges.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Caramacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Caramacho looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caramacho jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caramacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caramacho. #T4#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Caramacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caramacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramacho lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonzo Caramacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Caramacho misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caramacho lands with a nice body punch.
Caramacho throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramacho thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Caramacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Caramacho manages to avoid it.
Caramacho scores with a jab.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Caramacho.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Caramacho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caramacho scores with a body shot. #T2#
Caramacho tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Caramacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Caramacho tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away. #T3#
Caramacho lands a jab-cross combination.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caramacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caramacho.
Caramacho is looking to clinch.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caramacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caramacho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caramacho misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonzo Caramacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caramacho 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonzo Caramacho!
An out of breath Alfonzo Caramacho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Couture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Sonnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Couture sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Couture throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Couture sprawls and moves away.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Couture to regain full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture seems keen to control Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Sonnen pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Couture wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Donk. Couture catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Couture had a free shot at his head there.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Couture cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Couture throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonnen wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sonnen is pulling down on Couture's head. It's preventing any offense from Couture, at least for the moment.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sonnen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Couture has passed into side control. #SU2#
Couture has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Couture throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Couture misses.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen is fighting to break Couture's control of his arms but Couture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Couture!#REVB##T1#
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture is looking to pass into half guard but Sonnen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sonnen is in guard.#REVR#
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture wants to hit a sweep here but Sonnen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Couture there!
Sonnen throws a strike there. Couture manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Sonnen misses with a head shot. Couture uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Sonnen has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
Couture trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sonnen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chael Sonnen.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Couture!

Event: GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Richmond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richmond is in Sadeq's guard.
Sadeq keeping moving, preventing Richmond from controlling successfully.
Sadeq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadeq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richmond is one step ahead there.
Sadeq is pulling down on Richmond's head. It's preventing any offense from Richmond, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadeq pulls Richmond in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Richmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Sadeq looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richmond will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Sadeq was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Richmond.
Richmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadeq circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sadeq misses the target.
Richmond has his takedown stuffed
and Sadeq counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Richmond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sadeq counters with a stiff right hand.
Richmond tries to clinch up
and Sadeq counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sadeq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richmond.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dali Richmond.
Richmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadeq lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Richmond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Richmond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Richmond looks winded!#T3#
Sadeq has one of Richmond's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Richmond tries to stand but Sadeq controls the position and pulls Richmond into his guard.
Richmond trying to control but Sadeq is working from the bottom.
Richmond might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadeq haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sadeq seems keen to control Richmond's posture.
Sadeq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richmond is one step ahead there.
Richmond throwing strikes from guard but Sadeq blocks nicely.
Richmond wants to stand but Sadeq is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadeq managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Richmond dives in and grabs Sadeq's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sadeq pushes down on Richmond's head and hops out.
It looked like Sadeq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadeq as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Sadeq misses the target.
Richmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadeq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sadeq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richmond can do to turn this around?
Richmond keeps Sadeq at a distance using the push kick.
Richmond shoots in for a takedown but Sadeq shows good takedown defense.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dali Richmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond misses with a takedown
and Sadeq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Richmond with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sadeq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Sadeq moves out of range easily.
Richmond shoots in for a double leg but Sadeq sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richmond throws a body kick that misses
and Sadeq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadeq is just out of range.
Adel Sadeq is winning the standup battle so far.
Richmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadeq counters with a nice uppercut.
Richmond shoots and misses
and Sadeq counters with a three punch combo that has Richmond backing up. Richmond nods at Sadeq to acknowledge the strikes.
Richmond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadeq defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sadeq on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dali Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Richmond fails with the takedown#KD#
and Sadeq counters with a crisp right hand that drops Richmond! Sadeq lets Richmond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond tries to clinch up
and Sadeq counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sadeq stuffs the takedown attempt from Richmond. Richmond gets slowly back to his feet.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadeq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Richmond with a poor takedown
enabling Sadeq to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadeq circles away.
Richmond with a poor takedown
enabling Sadeq to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond has his takedown stuffed
and Sadeq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadeq blocks a head kick by Richmond.
It looked like Sadeq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richmond fails with the takedown
and Sadeq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond shoots and misses
and Sadeq counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Richmond misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Sadeq counters with a nice right hand that sends Richmond toppling to the canvas! Richmond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sadeq finish him?!#ROC#Richmond is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadeq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadeq finish him?
Richmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Sadeq counters with a crisp right hand that drops Richmond! Sadeq lets Richmond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Richmond throws a head kick that misses
and Sadeq scores with a counter punch that sends Richmond to the canvas! Sadeq smells blood - he's punishing Richmond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richmond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adel Sadeq!

Event: GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Montgomery throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montgomery is in Diaz's guard.#SUB2#
Montgomery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montgomery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throwing strikes but missing.
Montgomery stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montgomery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Montgomery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully. #T2#
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montgomery slips nicely into half guard.
Montgomery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Montgomery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montgomery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Montgomery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Montgomery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Montgomery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Montgomery ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Logan Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Montgomery.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montgomery.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Montgomery backing up. Montgomery nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Montgomery into the cage.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a big right hand! Oh Montgomery is in trouble here! Diaz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
A victorious Nick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL4: Jackson vs Hasty
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Sonnen takes one on the button.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.

Carter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen. #BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Carter looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Carter is predictable there #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Sonnen is working Carter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Sonnen keeps moving and retains side control.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Sonnen throws an elbow but Carter slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Sonnen working the ground and pound but Carter is defending the strikes.
Sonnen working away.
We've been hearing that Sonnen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sonnen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Carter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sonnen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carter tries to buck Sonnen off but Sonnen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
Carter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sonnen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
A nice elbow there by Sonnen.
Sonnen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen dominating with strikes here.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Carter is rocked!
Sonnen lands a big shot there that rocks Carter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Sonnen finish him?
Sonnen lands a big shot to the head and Carter winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Alexander Carter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oops...'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1157 Round 4
Date: Jul 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Logan has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Logan wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Logan holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Logan.
Logan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Logan.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Logan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Logan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Logan tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
The referee calls for Diaz to work. #TD2#
Logan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Diaz manages to escape to his feet.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Logan.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Logan fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Logan moves into the clinch.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow. #TD2#
Logan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Logan is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Logan dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Logan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Logan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Logan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Logan.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Logan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan with the ground and pound but Diaz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Logan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Logan is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Logan cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Logan throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Logan's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
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 Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Logan rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Logan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Logan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.

Diaz pushes Logan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
Logan tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to control but Logan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is pressing down on Logan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Logan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logan scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Logan is having none of it.
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Logan.
Diaz tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz is working for takedown but Logan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Logan prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Logan.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Logan gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Logan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Logan can't get the takedown.
Hulk Logan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Logan is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has Logan pressed against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Logan.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Logan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Logan getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Logan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Logan is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Logan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Logan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hulk Logan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Logan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan working Diaz over with strikes.
Logan is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Logan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Logan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Logan thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Logan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Logan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Logan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Logan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Logan!
A relieved looking Hulk Logan 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: QFC Tournament 1157 Round 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Beast dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #T1#
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T2#
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Beast shoots and misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Beast was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast is breathing heavily.#T1#
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Beast.
Beast with a poor takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Beast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Beast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Nick Diaz!

Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Nick Diaz 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: QFC Tournament 1157 Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Carten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carten is looking to clinch.
Carten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Carten ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Carten manages to avoid it.
Carten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Carten misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carten tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carten fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Carten.#T1#
Carten has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carten looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carten darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Carten. #T2#
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Carten throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Carten looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Carten just gets out of the way.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Carten looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Carten just gets out of the way.
Carten shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Carten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Carten looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Carten just gets out of the way.
Carten closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Carten. Carten gets slowly back to his feet.
Carten looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carten looks winded!
Carten swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carten shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carten misses with a few strikes there.
Carten is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Carten shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Diaz slips under a jab from Carten.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Carten is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carten moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carten tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carten.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Carten avoided it.
Carten shoots and misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carten misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz slips a straight right by Carten.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz moves out of range as Carten throws a body kick.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carten.
Carten is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Carten persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Carten.
Carten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Carten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carten has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carten tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carten thinking. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carten. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carten shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carten misses with a double jab
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Carten fails with the takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Carten has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Carten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Carten.
Carten moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carten misses with a leg kick
and Carten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Carten darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Carten into the cage.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Carten manages to avoid it.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carten.
Carten misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carten throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carten takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carten.
As Carten backs away, Diaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Carten fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carten gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carten shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Carten.#T1#
Carten fails to land the takedown.
Carten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Leo Carten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carten.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Carten. Carten gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carten swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carten misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carten can do to turn this around?
Carten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Carten misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Carten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carten misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Carten tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Carten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carten shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carten.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carten closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Carten pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Carten was just alert enough to avoid it.
Carten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Leo Carten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nick Diaz!

Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick Diaz, 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: QFC Tournament 1157 Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Chen dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Chen's head and hops out.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #T1#
Chen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Chen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Chen avoids it with no problem.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Chen.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Chen ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anthony Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Chen on that attempt.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen with a body shot.#T3#
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chen misses with the combination.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Chen is wise to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chen looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Chen shoots in.
Chen misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Chen throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chen fails to land the takedown.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Chen fails with the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen throws out the jab.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a fast counter high kick but Chen manages to duck under it in time.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
A head kick misses from Chen.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Chen avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chen tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Diaz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Chen shoots in.
Chen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chen closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Chen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Chen tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
As Chen backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Chen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chen blocks it well.#T3#
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chen misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Chen.
Chen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chen misses with a low kick.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Anthony Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Diaz!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nick Diaz!

Nick Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick Diaz, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#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.#CL#
Runner has managed to clinch.
Runner misses with a knee to the head.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Runner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Runner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Sonnen is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Sonnen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runner's head.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen is working Runner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runner wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Runner wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runner wants to stand and escape but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Runner wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like Sonnen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runner wants to clinch but Sonnen slips to the side#TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runner! #T3#
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Runner to see if he's OK.
Sonnen is putting a hurting on Runner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Runner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Sonnen cracks Runner with a big right hand but Runner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sonnen scoring with punches from side control.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sonnen prevents Runner from escaping the position.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Runner is trying to buck Sonnen off.#T4#
Runner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Runner taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Runner is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Runner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sonnen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Sonnen is staying tight to Runner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Runner is pushing Sonnen's head away, looking to escape. Sonnen manages to hold on to the position though.
Sonnen is putting a hurting on Runner here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Runner tries to clinch up.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Runner throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Runner rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Runner won't allow it.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Runner manages to get underhooks.
Runner trying to control the position but instead, Sonnen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Runner into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Runner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ilander Runner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sonnen avoiding damage. #T2##TD2#
Sonnen is trying to trip Runner. He has hold of a leg but Runner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sonnen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen stops Runner from standing up.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runner's head.
Sonnen trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Sonnen prevents Runner from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Runner is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen distracts Runner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen works over Runner with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Runner wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen works over Runner with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Sonnen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Runner is proving hard to escape from.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runner's head.
Runner wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Runner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Runner. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by Runner.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Runner.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Runner avoids it easily.
Runner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen feints the counter takedown.
Runner throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Runner fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Runner is wriggling around but Sonnen manages to pass to half guard.
Runner is trying to stand.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Runner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen passes to side control.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sonnen is chipping away with strikes.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Runner's temple.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen wants to control but Runner is keeping him busy.
Sonnen working the head with strikes.
Runner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sonnen connects with a decent elbow.
Runner taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Runner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sonnen cracks Runner with a big right hand but Runner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Runner is looking to get back to his feet here but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Runner's back.
Sonnen trying to control.#T3#
What can Runner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Sonnen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sonnen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Runner is looking for a way out.
Runner is trying to get back to his feet but Sonnen has full control of the position and if anything, Runner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sonnen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Sonnen has good solid back control here.
Sonnen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Runner is covering up but some of the strikes from Sonnen are getting through and doing damage.
Runner trying to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in full control for now.
Sonnen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sonnen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sonnen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sonnen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Runner.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runner lands with a good body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022

#R1#
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee keeps control of Unknown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Unknown is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee lands a left hand.
Unknown is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Unknown into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Unknown.
Unknown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Unknown jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Unknown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shi Woo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nameless Unknown.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Unknown's takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unknown jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee working aggressively here.
Unknown tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Lee. #ROC#Unknown is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Unknown tries to tie him up.
Unknown is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unknown trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unknown into the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Unknown is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Unknown into the cage.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Unknown.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unknown jumps guard but Lee stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands a body shot.
Unknown looks winded!
Lee lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Unknown to his knees! Lee keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Woo Lee!
Shi Woo Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Peleus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slytherin swings for the body but Peleus moves out of range.
No joy there for Slytherin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slytherin misses with a double jab
and Peleus counters with a stiff right hand.
Slytherin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slytherin.#CUT#It looks like Achilles Peleus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slytherin throws a push kick but Peleus slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Slytherin. Those never looked like landing.
Peleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Peleus tries to move into range but Slytherin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slytherin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peleus counters with a stiff right hand.
Slytherin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peleus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slytherin wants to slow Peleus down by chopping away at his legs.
Slytherin misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Slytherin misses with a left hand
and Peleus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slytherin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peleus was well out of range. Poor timing from Slytherin.
Simon Slytherin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slytherin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peleus.
Peleus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slytherin.
A little jabbing left from Peleus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slytherin misses with an uppercut.
Slytherin throws the left hand but Peleus avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Peleus misses.
Peleus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Slytherin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peleus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slytherin works Peleus's body with a nice hook.
Peleus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peleus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slytherin.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Slytherin - just one landing. #T4#
Peleus defending well as Slytherin loads up on a big left hand.
Peleus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slytherin misses the shot to the body.
Simon Slytherin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slytherin looks to score with a jab to the body but Peleus is just out of range.
Slytherin misses with a leg kick
and Peleus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slytherin throws an overhand right that lands on Peleus's shoulder, as Peleus tries to avoid the shot.
Peleus unleashes a big counter combination but Slytherin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slytherin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slytherin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peleus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Slytherin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achilles Peleus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slytherin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peleus eats them both and turns towards Slytherin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Peleus is rocked!
Slytherin looks for the body kick but Peleus saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Peleus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peleus is still on wobbly legs! Can Slytherin finish him?
Slytherin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peleus gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Slytherin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Peleus is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Slytherin!
After the fight, Simon Slytherin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022

#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.
Inday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and TI counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inday with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling TI to counter with a crisp jab.
Inday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and TI counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inday thinking.
TI seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
IT TI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TI sprawls well. TI wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inday gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Inday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Inday trying to control but TI is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
TI is striking from the bottom but Inday uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
TI is looking to control Inday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TI avoid being mounted?
TI tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Inday manages to move to mount! #T3#
Inday trying to control but TI is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TI is in all sorts of trouble here.
Inday looking to control but TI is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TI is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
TI holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Inday tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Inday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zambosurian Inday will probably get the nod.
That's time! TI's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
TI defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inday.
TI appears to be looking for a big counter.
Inday throws a head kick that misses
and TI counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inday tries for a takedown but TI circles away easily
and TI counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday shoots and misses
and TI counters with a lovely shot to the body.
IT TI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.#T1#
Inday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and TI counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Inday moves into the clinch.
TI drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TI stalls. #T2#
TI tries to circle away but Inday has him pinned against the cage.
TI fails to pull guard.
TI has Inday pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inday manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TI gets underhooks to prevent Inday's takedown attempt.
TI is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Inday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inday closes the distance and clinches up with TI, looking for a takedown. Inday pushes TI against the cage but TI circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##TD2#
Inday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. TI quickly recovers to half guard.
TI is looking to get back to is feet but Inday passes into side control.
TI is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inday is controlling him well.
TI tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inday is looking to take a break and control but TI is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Inday.#T4#
TI struggling a bit here.
TI tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday trying to control the position but TI is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 IT TI will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Inday misses with a takedown
and TI counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Inday bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

TI bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inday tries for a takedown but TI circles away easily
and TI counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Inday misses with a takedown attempt
and TI cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
IT TI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.
TI stuffs the takedown.
Inday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and TI counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Inday misses with a takedown attempt - TI sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and TI tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TI defends well and Inday ends up having to push TI into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Inday has his takedown stuffed
enabling TI to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Inday misses with a takedown attempt
and TI counters with a nice uppercut.
Inday tries for a takedown but TI circles away easily
letting TI counter with a right hand.
Zambosurian Inday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and TI counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Inday with a lazy takedown attempt
and TI connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
TI defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inday.
TI lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and TI counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
IT TI showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TI 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... IT TI!
IT TI really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pressed Perfect Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Hoola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spenser now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoola misses with an uppercut. Spenser saw that one coming.
Hoola tries to clinch but Spenser is having none of it.
Spenser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spenser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoola.
A swing and a miss from Hoola.
Spenser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Hoola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spenser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spenser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoola digs a good body shot into Spenser's ribs.#CL#
Hoola moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spenser as Hoola tries to tie him up.
Hoola stalling against the cage.
Spenser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoola works on Spenser's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hoola breaks the clinch.
Hoola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spenser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL#
Hoola rushes Spenser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Spenser tries to circle away but Hoola has him pinned against the cage.
Spenser tries to work over Hoola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hoola fails to land.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola misses with some punches.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Spenser controls his hands.
Hoola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoola lands a right hand.
Hoola avoiding damage. #T3#
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Spenser.
A right hand to the body from Hoola. #TD#
Hoola manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hoola looking for a guillotine here but Spenser defends easily.
Hoola is trying to control the position but Spenser postures up.
Spenser throwing strikes but missing.
Hoola is trying to keep Spenser in close. #T4#
Hoola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spenser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spenser distracts Hoola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spenser with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hoola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spenser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spenser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spenser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoola pulls Spenser in close to his closed guard and prevents Spenser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoola trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoola throws a body punch but Spenser moves out of range.
Spenser keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spenser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Hoola misses
and Spenser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoola thinking.
Hoola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Spenser misses.
Hoola lands with a right hand.
Hoola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spenser can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Spenser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
Hoola stalling in the clinch.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Spenser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoola.
Spenser blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Hoola wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Spenser has had enough of the clinch but Hoola keeps him there for the moment.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch.
Spenser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Spenser cracks Hoola with a nice body shot.
Spenser misses with a body punch.
Spenser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Spenser.
Spenser takes a shot to the head.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Spenser's head.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Spenser.
Spenser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Spenser tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spenser letting Hoola take a breather here.
Hoola misses with a punch on the inside.
Spenser tries to pull guard but Hoola won't allow it.
Hoola is trying to stall.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spenser working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Spenser drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoola passes into half guard.
Hoola controlling the action here. #T4#
Spenser trying to hold on to Hoola's head to control him but Hoola postures up. #SUB#
Hoola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hoola seems to be working for a kimura but Spenser defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spenser is not content to let Hoola control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoola tries to bum rush Spenser with a series of wild strikes but Spenser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoola misses with a lunging right hand
and Spenser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoola throws a combination that misses
and Spenser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoola throws a sloppy body shot
and Spenser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spenser.
Spenser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spenser counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenser swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoola.
Spenser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoola with a body shot.
Hoola doesn't manage to clinch there - Spenser circles away.
Hoola tries to clinch there but Spenser circles away.
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spenser let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Spenser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spenser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spenser slips a straight right by Hoola.
Spenser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Spenser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hoola is looking to clinch but Spenser is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Spenser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoola misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Hoola misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spenser misses.
Hoola moves to clinch but Spenser breaks away
and Spenser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spenser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoola rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoola throws a hook but Spenser avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Hoola closes the distance and pushes Spenser back into the cage.
Spenser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spenser up against the cage.
Hoola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spenser's efforts to push away.
Spenser tries to pull guard but Hoola holds him up against the cage and eventually Spenser drops back down to his feet.
Hoola controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spenser is keeping busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hoola manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Spenser.
Spenser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Spenser.
Spenser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spenser prevents a body shot from Hoola. #BC2#
Spenser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Ray Hoola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spenser prevents a body shot from Hoola.
AJ Spenser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spenser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spenser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoola's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoola 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter.
Porter throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carter jabs at Porter's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range. #T1#
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Barry Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porter's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Nick Porter has been cut.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Porter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Porter shows good takedown defense.
Porter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Porter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carter misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off.
Porter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a nice body shot.
Porter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Porter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Porter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Porter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter misses the jab.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Porter slips under a jab from Carter.
Porter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Porter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Porter'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.#R2#
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Porter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
It seemed like Porter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carter throws a hook but Porter blocks it.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Porter counter with a right hand.
Carter with a poor takedown
and Porter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Carter misses with a hook
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a straight left. #CL#
Carter clinches.
Porter tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter with a hook.#T2#
A shot to the body from Carter misses
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter connects with the punch.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barry Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Porter.
Carter misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Porter jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Porter misses with an elbow strike.
Porter tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Porter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Porter blocks it. #T4#
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Porter can't get the takedown.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Porter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter misses with the head strike. #BC#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Porter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carter misses with a body shot.
Porter moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Porter dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Carter. #T1#
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Porters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Porter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Porter.
A big right from Carter misses.
Porter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2##SUB2#
Porter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carter is fighting to break Porter's control of his arms but Porter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barry Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Porter wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter cracks Porter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porter avoids the body shot from Carter.
Porter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter jabs at Porter's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carter!

Event: MMAHKI 3
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz is breathing heavily.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Steve throws a big counter head kick but Kuntz avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuntz is defending well.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuntz avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Kuntz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Steve pulls guard. #SUB2#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuntz is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is controlling Kuntz's posture.
Steve is continuing to stall.#ES2#
Steve uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Harry Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.#T4#
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuntz. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuntz with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuntz goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Kuntz has the dominant position.#TD2#
Steve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve postures up and lands a big shot to Kuntz's brow.
Steve lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Kuntz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steve dives into side control.
Steve scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuntz to see if he's OK.
Steve lands a few punches from side control.
Steve lands a nice forearm strike.
Steve landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steve working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SU2#
Steve decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuntz to his feet.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuntz after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve tries for a takedown but Kuntz manages to get underhooks.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Steve tries to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling the position.
Kuntz misses with a knee to the head.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steve drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuntz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz misses with a knee strike.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Kuntz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Kuntz shoots in.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
Kuntz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Kuntz fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Kuntz with that takedown attempt.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuntz off to one side.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz fails with the takedown.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Kuntz shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Kuntz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Kuntz pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Steve successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Steve has his feet on Kuntz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Kuntz shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harry Kuntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuntz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Kuntz ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve. #T4#
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuntz to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Kuntz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve is working for takedown but Kuntz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuntz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuntz trying to land knees to the body.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Steve!
William Steve took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pressed Perfect Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Hasek.
Unknown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Unknown avoids the head kick by Hasek.
A nice side step and Unknown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hasek misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasek shoots in for a double leg but Unknown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Unknown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Hasek.
Unknown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasek with a body shot.#TD#
Unknown tries to sprawl but Hasek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Unknown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unknown sees it coming and defends easily.
Hasek wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
Hasek is controlling the pace.
Unknown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasek missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unknown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasek.
Hasek slows the pace down in half guard.
Hasek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Unknown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hasek is trying to control the action in half guard but Unknown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominick Hasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hasek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hasek fails with the takedown
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Hasek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Hasek backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Hasek moves into the clinch.
Unknown is trying to break the clinch but Hasek is controlling him.
Unknown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Hasek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hasek misses with a takedown
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hasek tries to clinch but Unknown moves away
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek tries to clinch but Unknown moves away
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasek moves to clinch but Unknown breaks away
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Unknown 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#
Hasek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasek thinking.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Unknown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasek rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Hasek tries to clinch up
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasek wants to clinch
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek throws a sloppy head kick
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasek. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Unknown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Unknown wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasek misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hasek throws a leg kick
and Unknown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a two punch combo.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Hasek backing up. Hasek nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hasek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unknown counters with a left and a right that stings Hasek.
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hasek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Unknown has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nameless Unknown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hasek takes the fight into the clinch.
Unknown jumps guard but Hasek stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hasek tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasek drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Unknown manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasek darts in trying to clinch
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Hasek backing up. Hasek nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Hasek tries for a takedown but Unknown circles away easily
and Unknown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominick Hasek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Nameless Unknown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Unknown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasek thinking.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Unknown is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasek tries to close the distance and clinch but Unknown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unknown throws a fast counter high kick but Hasek manages to duck under it in time.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Unknown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hasek looks to clinch
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Unknown!
Nameless Unknown gave a mention to Pressed Perfect Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMAHKI 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Cole connects with a jab.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peleus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peleus manages to avoid it.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peleus manages to avoid it.
Peleus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peleus ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peleus moves away.
Peleus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Peleus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Peleus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peleus.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peleus manages to avoid it.
Peleus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cole swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peleus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Peleus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Peleus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Peleus's head.
Peleus avoids the body shot from Cole.
Tammy Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Peleus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole misses with a hook.
Peleus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Peleus is just out of range.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Peleus is just out of range.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peleus manages to avoid it.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Peleus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole misses with a hook. Peleus ducked under it nicely.
Peleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peleus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Cole takes a swing at Peleus's ribcage but misses.
Peleus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Peleus moved out of range.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Peleus is just out of range.
Cole throws a hook but Peleus avoids it easily.
Peleus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Peleus counter with a right hand.
Tammy Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peleus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Peleus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peleus moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peleus counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A shot to the body from Cole misses
and Peleus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole misses the body punch
letting Peleus counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Peleus ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peleus.
Peleus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peleus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
A countering left hand to the body from Peleus misses.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Peleus.
Cole swings for the body but Peleus moves out of range.
Peleus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole misses the jab.
Peleus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Cole misses with a right hand
and Peleus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cole connects with a right hand. Peleus shakes it off.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Peleus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peleus slips a straight right by Cole.
Peleus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Peleus moves away and avoids it.
Peleus is looking for the big counter here.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Peleus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peleus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peleus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
It seemed like Peleus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peleus manages to avoid it.
Peleus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Peleus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tammy Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Peleus slips under a jab from Cole.
A countering left hand to the body from Peleus misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peleus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Peleus slips the punch.
Peleus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peleus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peleus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Peleus slips the punch.
Tammy Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Peleus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Peleus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peleus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Peleus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole misses with a body punch
letting Peleus counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Peleus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cole has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peleus. #T1#
Cole takes a swing at Peleus's ribcage but misses.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Peleus counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Peleus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peleus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cole rather than just go for the knockout.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peleus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peleus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peleus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peleus.
Peleus throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Peleus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peleus moves away.
Peleus throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Peleus's head but Peleus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peleus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peleus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Peleus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peleus slips a jab from Cole.
A countering left hand to the body from Peleus misses.
A big left from Cole misses.
Peleus throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Peleus responds with a good body kick, but Cole manages to step out the way in time.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole misses the body punch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peleus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
A big right from Cole misses. #T3#
Cole misses with a hook. Peleus ducked under it nicely.
Peleus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peleus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole backing away here, and Peleus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Peleus moves away from the strike by Cole.
Peleus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole swings widly with a right hand
letting Peleus counter with a right hand.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Peleus moved out of range.
Peleus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peleus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Peleus slips the punch.
Peleus moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Peleus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peleus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peleus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Peleus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Peleus counters with a left to the body.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peleus counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peleus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Peleus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peleus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole lands a jab.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Peleus's head but Peleus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Peleus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Peleus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peleus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Tammy Cole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Peleus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole takes a swing at Peleus's ribcage but misses.
Cole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peleus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole misses with a hook.
Peleus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peleus manages to avoid it.
Peleus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Peleus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Peleus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Peleus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Peleus saw that one coming.#T1#
Cole misses with a body shot
and Peleus counters with a right hand to the body.
Cole throws a hook but Peleus blocks it.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peleus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peleus counters with a left to the body.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Peleus moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Peleus misses.
A shot to the body from Cole misses
and Peleus counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Peleus saw that one coming.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Peleus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peleus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peleus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Peleus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Peleus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tammy Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cole misses with an uppercut. Peleus saw that one coming.
It seemed like Peleus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Peleus moves away and avoids it.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peleus! But no joy.
Peleus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Peleus misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peleus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole swings for the body but Peleus moves out of range.
Peleus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Peleus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peleus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peleus ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T3#
Cole misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peleus.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Peleus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peleus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole throws a body punch but Peleus moves out of range.
Peleus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Peleus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peleus moves away.
It seemed like Peleus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peleus moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Peleus's head but Peleus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Peleus's head but Peleus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peleus thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Cole misses.
A nice side step and Peleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peleus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Peleus's shoulder, as Peleus tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peleus! But no joy.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peleus.
Achilles Peleus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Peleus moves away and avoids it.
Peleus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tammy Cole.
Well Cole 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tammy Cole!

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