Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UIW 12: Road to Champions 6
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Cao closes the distance and clinches.
Pudzianowski takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Cao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cao is pushing Pudzianowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pudzianowski working hard to break the clinch.
Cao lands an elbow inside that Pudzianowski shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cao. #CUT#That has opened up Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut even more.
Pudzianowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Cao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Cao.
Cao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pudzianowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pudzianowski takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Mariusz Pudzianowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cao lands an elbow just above Pudzianowski 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cao pushes off an throws an elbow but Pudzianowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cao creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Pudzianowski! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Cao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tako Cao!

Event: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Van Thüringen throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Van Thüringen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Mahmut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahmut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Thüringen lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Mahmut lands with a cross. #KD#
Mahmut drops Van Thüringen with a big left hand and mounts him. Van Thüringen is in big trouble! #ROC#Van Thüringen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet.
Mahmut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Van Thüringen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mahmut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Thüringen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mahmut controlling his opponent.
Van Thüringen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mahmut looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Thüringen is trying to stand up.#T3#
Mahmut content just to control the position here.
Van Thüringen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mahmut has taken his back!
Van Thüringen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Van Thüringen manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mahmut blocks a jab.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Van Thüringen's head but Van Thüringen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mahmut staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Thüringen. Mahmut shrugs it off though.
Van Thüringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmut avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Van Thüringen.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mahmut and Van Thüringen goes tumbling to the canvas! Mahmut follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahmut in particular looking to stall.
Mahmut prevents Van Thüringen from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mahmut and Van Thüringen goes tumbling to the canvas! Mahmut follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mahmut controlling the action here.
Mahmut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Thüringen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Mahmut is going to stand back up. #T1#
Mahmut moves nicely into side control.
Mahmut is staying tight to Van Thüringen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahmut tries to move to mount but Van Thüringen blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Thüringen tries to land a front kick but Mahmut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Mahmut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Thüringen can do to turn this around?
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thüringen's coach down at EMP WORLDCLASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Thüringen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Van Thüringen is out of range.
Mahmut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Thüringen lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmut seems unphased.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Van Thüringen didn't see that one coming.
Van Thüringen misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahmut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Mahmut ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmut pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Van Thüringen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thüringen thuds his right hand into Mahmut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Thüringen misses with a body kick.
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
A jab from Mahmut misses.
Van Thüringen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahmut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahmut walks into a jab.
Sheikh Mahmut is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
It seemed like Van Thüringen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Thüringen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Thüringen feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Mahmut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahmut crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thüringen - the referee stops the clock and Mahmut gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thüringen. Mahmut manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen misses the jab.
It looks like Mahmut has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mahmut swings for the body but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Mahmut throws a hook but Van Thüringen avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Van Thüringen ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
Van Thüringen digs a good hook to Mahmut's body.
Mahmut misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Van Thüringen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Van Thüringen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Mahmut misses with a straight right.
Van Thüringen throws out a counter right but Mahmut avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen jabs Mahmut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen lands with a right hand.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Van Thüringen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmut under the eye.
Mahmut feints and then cracks Van Thüringen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Thüringen down.
Van Thüringen throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmut moves forwards but Van Thüringen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Thüringen swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Thüringen defending well as Mahmut loads up on a big left hand.
Van Thüringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Thüringen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Thüringen lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmut counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Van Thüringen out cold! What a finish! Mahmut is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Post fight, an emotional Sheikh Mahmut said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

Event: UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Cao misses.
Zappoulis throws a looping overhand right but Cao ducks down to avoid it.
Cao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Cao moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zappoulis.
Cao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zappoulis.#CUT2#It looks like Tako Cao has been cut.
Cao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zappoulis.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zappoulis's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zappoulis.
Cao is breathing heavily.
Cao pushes off an throws an elbow but Zappoulis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zappoulis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Zappoulis scores with a shoulder strike.
Zappoulis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zappoulis blocks an elbow strike.
Zappoulis lands with a light punch inside.
Zappoulis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zappoulis as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Zappoulis.
Zappoulis lands a body shot.
Zappoulis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zappoulis.
Zappoulis digs a right hand into Cao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cao's gas tank.
Zappoulis pushes Cao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zappoulis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cao backwards.
Zappoulis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cao backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zappoulis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zappoulis.#CUT2#Tako Cao's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Zappoulis as the two fighters clinch.
Zappoulis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zappoulis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cao with a big uppercut! Cao tries to clinch up but Zappoulis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cao to the mat! Cao covers up and Zappoulis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolaos Zappoulis!
Nikolaos Zappoulis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Thüringen connects with a looping right hand.
Van Thüringen moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov cracks Van Thüringen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Van Thüringen pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Van Thüringen some visible discomfort.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Van Thüringen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Van Thüringen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Magomedov taking a break here but Van Thüringen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Van Thüringen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Van Thüringen being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov stops Van Thüringen from standing up.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Thüringen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov works over Van Thüringen with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Thüringen is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet.
Van Thüringen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Van Thüringen pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Van Thüringen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thüringen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Van Thüringen.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Van Thüringen.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Thüringen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van Thüringen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice body punch from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Thüringen scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Thüringen 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.
Van Thüringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Van Thüringen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Thüringen is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Thüringen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Van Thüringen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Thüringen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maksud Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Thüringen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Thüringen is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Van Thüringen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Thüringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Thüringen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Van Thüringen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Thüringen to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Van Thüringen with a hook.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Thüringen is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Van Thüringen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Thüringen, as that shot connected.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.#TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Van Thüringen kicks Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Van Thüringen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Thüringen.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Thüringen enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Thüringen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Van Thüringen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Thüringen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Thüringen is struggling to control the position.
Van Thüringen prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thüringen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Thüringen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Thüringen.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Van Thüringen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Thüringen missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Thüringen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Thüringen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Thüringen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Thüringen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthasar Van Thüringen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van Thüringen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Thüringen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thüringen lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Van Thüringen lands a body shot.
Van Thüringen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thüringen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Thüringen cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Van Thüringen connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Thüringen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Thüringen cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Thüringen counters with a body kick.
Van Thüringen lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Van Thüringen connects with the punch.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Thüringen cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Van Thüringen as Magomedov shoots in.
Van Thüringen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Thüringen moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Van Thüringen circles away easily
and Van Thüringen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Thüringen connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Van Thüringen sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Thüringen is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Thüringen.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Thüringen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Thüringen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Van Thüringen sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Thüringen is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T4#
Van Thüringen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Magomedov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Van Thüringen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Van Thüringen!
After winning the bout, Balthasar Van Thüringen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Apolo with an uppercut!#CL#
Apolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Apolo. #BC2#
Burgess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Apolo.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
Apolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess feints a counter leg kick.
Apolo is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Apolo pushes Burgess up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Apolo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apolo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burgess postures up.
Apolo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apolo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Apolo is trying to control the position but Burgess postures up.
Burgess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burgess is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Apolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well.
Burgess stays in close to Apolo's body and controls the position.
Apolo controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Apolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Apolo has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgess stays in close to Apolo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Apolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burgess is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Burgess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burgess tries to clinch but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess cracks a nice hook into Apolo's ribs.
A lazy left from Apolo finds it's target.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Burgess let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Apolo.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apolo lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Apolo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess works Apolo's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Apolo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgess digs a good hook to Apolo's body.
Apolo swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range. #KD2#
Burgess feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Apolo sprawling to the canvas! Apolo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgess finish him?!
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Burgess avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apolo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burgess. Burgess circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Apolo scores with a one two! Burgess had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Burgess throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess throws a shot to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess scores with a jab. Apolo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Apolo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Apolo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgess throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Burgess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Apolo rather than just go for the knockout.
Apolo wants to clinch
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Apolo misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Apolo toppling to the canvas! Apolo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!#ROC2#Apolo is rocked!
Burgess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apolo misses with an uppercut.
Burgess swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Apolo cracks Burgess with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Axton Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apolo sets himself, and Burgess steps forward looking for the clinch! Apolo avoids it this time.
Apolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Burgess with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolo throws a right and a left that Burgess avoids nicely. #CL2#
Burgess clinches up with Apolo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Apolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apolo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
Burgess throws a shot from downtown. Apolo moves away and avoids it.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Apolo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apolo duly obliges. #T3##CL2#
Burgess closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.#TD#
Apolo drags the fight down to the ground.
Apolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burgess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Apolo working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
Apolo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burgess postures up. #SUB#
Apolo is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Apolo is controlling Burgess's posture.
Burgess is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Apolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burgess advances position into side control!
Apolo is trying to control Burgess's posture but Burgess avoids it.
A control attempt from Apolo but he's now mounted!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
Burgess keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess throws the left hand but Apolo avoids the punch easily.
Burgess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
Burgess swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Apolo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Apolo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgess doesn't seem phased though.
Apolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgess circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess tries to counter with a clinch but Apolo shakes him off and moves away.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Burgess cracks Apolo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgess has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Apolo to stand back up!
Oh Apolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Apolo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Apolo is out cold! Burgess holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
A victorious Axton Burgess thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Van Thüringen scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry misses with a hook.
Hurry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Thüringen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurry looks to land a combination but Van Thüringen avoids it well.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Hurry throws the left hand but Van Thüringen avoids the punch easily.
Van Thüringen connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Thüringen lunges at Hurry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurry's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hurry throws a head kick but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Van Thüringen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurry.
Van Thüringen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Hurry darts in and clinches Van Thüringen up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hurry as Van Thüringen tries to tie him up.
Van Thüringen misses with some punches.
Hurry has Van Thüringen pushed against the cage.#T1#
Hurry has had enough of the clinch but Van Thüringen keeps him there for the moment.
Hurry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurry blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Thüringen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hurry is trying to break the clinch but Van Thüringen is controlling him.
Hurry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurry is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Thüringen has double underhooks.
Van Thüringen lands a right hand.
Van Thüringen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurry. #T2#
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Thüringen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Van Thüringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurry.
Hurry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thüringen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hurry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Van Thüringen clinches up with Hurry and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Thüringen fails to land.
Hurry is leaning against Van Thüringen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Hurry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurry throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Thüringen.
Hurry throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Thüringen throws a leg kick which misses Hurry's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurry tries to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Van Thüringen closes the distance and clinches.
Van Thüringen slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.#CL#
Hurry gets tackled into the cage by Van Thüringen. Van Thüringen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Thüringen is just out of range.
Hurry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hurry misses.
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
Hurry lands a head kick!
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Van Thüringen slips a jab from Hurry.
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Van Thüringen moves into the clinch.
Hurry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Thüringen's elbow.
Hurry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Thüringen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hurry can turn it around.
Van Thüringen avoiding damage. #T4#
Hurry misses with a punch to the body.
Hurry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab from Hurry.
Hurry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Thüringen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hurry.
Hurry blocks a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Thüringen trying to land knees to the body.
Hurry is trying to break the clinch but Van Thüringen has him pressed against the cage.
Hurry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Thüringen effectively controlling the action here.
Van Thüringen slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Never Hurry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Thüringen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurry stalks Van Thüringen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Thüringen's face. Van Thüringen staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Van Thüringen.
An inside leg kick from Van Thüringen misses.
Van Thüringen punishes Hurry's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Thüringen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Thüringen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hurry tries to clinch but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Van Thüringen lands a jab.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurry.#CL2#
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Van Thüringen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hurry avoiding damage as Van Thüringen throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hurry breaks the clinch.
Hurry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Thüringen scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Van Thüringen has Hurry up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Van Thüringen lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Thüringen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurry backwards.
Van Thüringen trying to stall but Hurry improves his position.
Van Thüringen is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Hurry managing to block the knees to the body from Van Thüringen. #BC2#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Hurry blocks a body shot from Van Thüringen.
A short right from Van Thüringen on the inside.
Hurry blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Van Thüringen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Thüringens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Thüringen blocks a head kick by Hurry. #CL#
Van Thüringen drives through and clinches with Hurry against the cage.
Van Thüringen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Van Thüringen moves into range and clinches up with Hurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Thüringen misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Hurry as the two fighters clinch.
Hurry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Thüringen's defenses.
Hurry blocks an uppercut.
Hurry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Thüringen dodges an elbow strike from Hurry. #BC2#
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Hurry staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurry throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurry.
Hurry lands a head kick!
Hurry throws a right hand that Van Thüringen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Thüringen also avoids with ease.
Van Thüringen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
A big right from Van Thüringen misses.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Thüringen misses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Van Thüringen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Hurry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Thüringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Thüringen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Thüringen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.#CL#
Van Thüringen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Thüringen. #BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurry lands a body shot.
Van Thüringen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurry on the side of the head.
Van Thüringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurry is just out of range.
Never Hurry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurry.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hurry misses the target.
Van Thüringen misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Thüringen as Hurry tries to tie him up.
Van Thüringen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hurry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Thüringen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch.
Van Thüringen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Never Hurry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurry, as that shot connected.
Hurry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Van Thüringen has managed to clinch.
Hurry pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Never Hurry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hurry scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Thüringen should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurry as he connects with a hook.
Hurry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thüringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurry.
Van Thüringen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurry raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Thüringen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Thüringen's hands.
Hurry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Thüringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Hurry throws out a counter right but Van Thüringen avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Van Thüringen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hurry checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Hurry tries to clinch but Van Thüringen is having none of it.
As Hurry backs away, Van Thüringen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hurry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Thüringen.
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!
Hurry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Hurry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Van Thüringen is looking to slow Hurry down with leg kicks.
Hurry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thüringen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Thüringen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurry counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen misses the jab.
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
Van Thüringen tries to land a front kick but Hurry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hurry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Hurry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hurry tries to throw a body punch but Van Thüringen avoids it by throwing Hurry back against the cage.
Hurry has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thüringen. #BC2#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Van Thüringen moves into the clinch.
Hurry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurry is trying to break free.
Hurry blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Van Thüringen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen looking to stall.
Van Thüringen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurry gets an underhook and turns Van Thüringen into the cage.
Van Thüringen has Hurry pressed against the cage, preventing Hurry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Thüringen avoids the elbow strike from Hurry, against the cage.
Van Thüringen misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Van Thüringen. #BC2#
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Van Thüringen closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Thüringen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hurry. #BC2#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike. #T3##BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Thüringen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Van Thüringen lands.
Hurry scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Van Thüringen closes the distance and pushes Hurry back into the cage.#BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Hurry throws a body punch but Van Thüringen moves out of range. #CL#
Van Thüringen clinches up against the cage.
Van Thüringen is trying to stall.
Hurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Thüringen misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Van Thüringen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen looking to stall.
Hurry is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Thüringen has double underhooks.
Van Thüringen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurry has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Thüringen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Hurry. #CL#
Van Thüringen closes the distance and clinches.
Balthasar Van Thüringen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurry tries to throw a body punch but Van Thüringen avoids it by throwing Hurry back against the cage. #BC2#
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Hurry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Hurry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurry moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Balthasar Van Thüringen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Thüringen misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Never Hurry.
I've got Hurry 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never Hurry!
A relieved looking Never Hurry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Chukwuma's corner calls for a 1-2. Chukwuma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bouba catches Chukwuma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Bouba - just one landing.
Bouba avoids the body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bouba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with a nice right hand.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moussa Bouba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouba throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Chukwuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Bouba.
Bouba lands with an overhand left.
Bouba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Bouba. That snapped Chukwuma's head back.
Bouba 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.
Bouba misses with a left hand
and Chukwuma counters with a good low kick that Bouba was not able to check.
Bouba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Bouba misses with a body punch
and Chukwuma counters with a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Bouba.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Bouba.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Bouba.
Chukwuma throwing a counter right hand but Bouba manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick
and Bouba 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Bouba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
Bouba throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma moves out of range as Bouba strikes.
Chukwuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chukwuma takes a swing at Bouba's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bouba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma scores with a nice head shot.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Chukwuma misses. #T3##CL#
Chukwuma has managed to clinch.
Bouba fails to pull guard.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bouba is trying to pull guard but Chukwuma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bouba blocks the elbow strike.
Chukwuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Bouba avoids the damage to the body.
Bouba tries to pull guard but Chukwuma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moussa Bouba.#TD2#
Bouba gets control of Chukwuma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bouba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bouba controlling the position.
Chukwuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Bouba is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bouba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Bouba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chukwuma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chukwuma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Bouba sneaks back into half guard.
Chukwuma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chukwuma is thwarting Bouba's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bouba looking for submissions off his back.
Chukwuma is looking to take a break and control but Bouba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bouba controlling the position well.
Bouba is trying to maintain the position but Chukwuma is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moussa Bouba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chukwuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouba to score with a decent uppercut.
Bouba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
and Bouba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chukwuma! He's just covering up as Bouba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moussa Bouba!

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Fukyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.
Fukyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apolo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Apolo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Apolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Fukyu saw that one coming.
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukyu.
Apolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Fukyu counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukyu.
Apolo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apolo lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Apolo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Apolo has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Apolo breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Apolo.
Apolo tries to clinch
and Fukyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fukyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Apolo takes a swing at Fukyu's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Apolo - just one landing.
Fukyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
A quick step to the side and Fukyu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Apolo.
Fukyu ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Fukyu throwing a counter right hand but Apolo manages to avoid it.
Fukyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimo Apolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fukyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Fukyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo cracks Fukyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Apolo.#CL2#
Apolo pushes Fukyu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fukyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Apolo controls his hands.
Apolo tries to pull guard but Fukyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fukyu is leaning against Apolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fukyu to keep the fight standing.
Apolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Apolo breaks the clinch.
Apolo misses with a hook to the body
and Fukyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Apolo with a hook.
Fukyu moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Fukyu is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
Fukyu throwing a counter right hand but Apolo manages to avoid it.
Apolo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fukyu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apolo is out of range.
Apolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukyu.
Fukyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Fukyu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fukyu works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Apolo clinches. #BC2#
Apolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Apolo misses with a jab to the body
and Fukyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo cracks Fukyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fukyu walks into a stiff left hand from Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo throws a lazy right hand but Fukyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Apolo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukyu tries to work over Apolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukyu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Apolo manages to break the clinch.
Fukyu throws a good cross that connects.
Apolo connects with the punch.#CL2#
Apolo closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Apolo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Apolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Apolo.
It looked like Fukyu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukyu.
Fukyu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Apolo throws a hook to the side of Fukyu's head but Fukyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fukyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apolo.
Apolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Apolo has Fukyu up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Apolo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apolo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fukyu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Apolo has tightened it up now! Fukyu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimo Apolo!

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Van Thüringen pushes Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Thüringen stalling the fight.
Van Thüringen lands a right hand.
Van Thüringen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
Kowalski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Thüringen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Thüringen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Van Thüringen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Van Thüringen is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kowalski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Thüringen can't fight it off and eventually Kowalski manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Thüringen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Van Thüringen blocks nicely.
Van Thüringen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Van Thüringen keeps moving.
Van Thüringen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Thüringen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Van Thüringen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kowalski distracts Van Thüringen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##ES2#
Van Thüringen has his feet on Kowalski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Van Thüringen misses.
Kowalski tries to counter with a takedown but Van Thüringen is quick to defend against it.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.#TD#
Van Thüringen gets caught napping as Kowalski dives in and scores a takedown. Van Thüringen manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski is working Van Thüringen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Van Thüringen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Van Thüringen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kowalski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalski tries to improve his position but instead Van Thüringen has taken his back! #SU2#
Van Thüringen stands up.
Van Thüringen throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Van Thüringen closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.#BC#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Van Thüringen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Thüringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Thüringen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Van Thüringen shows good takedown defense.
Van Thüringen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.#CL2#
Van Thüringen clinches with his opponent.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Van Thüringen manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Thüringen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Thüringen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalski's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Van Thüringen is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Thüringen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Van Thüringen breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thüringen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thüringen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Van Thüringen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Thüringen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Van Thüringen misses with a looping right.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Thüringen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Van Thüringen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Thüringen misses the target.
Van Thüringen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Van Thüringen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen missing with knees to the body.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Van Thüringen is controlling him.#T2#
Kowalski misses with some punches. #BC2#
Van Thüringen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski walks into a stiff left hand from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Van Thüringen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen connects with a solid leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van Thüringen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kowalski tries to bum rush Van Thüringen with a series of wild strikes but Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Thüringen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Van Thüringen has managed to clinch.
Van Thüringen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Thüringen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Thüringen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski goes for a takedown attempt but Van Thüringen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kowalski dives in and scores a takedown into Van Thüringen's guard.
Kowalski won't allow Van Thüringen to get back to his feet.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Thüringen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Thüringen is looking to stand up but Kowalski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Thüringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.#TD#
Kowalski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Thüringen was covering up waiting for the punch and Kowalski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Van Thüringen wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthasar Van Thüringen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Thüringen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
Kowalski sets himself, and Van Thüringen steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalski avoids it this time.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Van Thüringen moved out of range nicely.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch up.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Thüringen as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kowalski feints and as Van Thüringen raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski postures up in Van Thüringen's guard and throws a big left but Van Thüringen blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Thüringen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski postures up in Van Thüringen's guard and throws a big left but Van Thüringen blocks it. #T1##ES2#
Van Thüringen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Van Thüringen keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Van Thüringen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Thüringen trying to land knees to the body.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Thüringen missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski can't get the takedown.
Van Thüringen prevents Kowalski from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Van Thüringen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Thüringen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Thüringen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Van Thüringen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Thüringen stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Thüringen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalski is trying to break free.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Thüringen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Thüringen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Thüringen lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Van Thüringen stalling the fight.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Van Thüringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Thüringen after a bit of a struggle.
Van Thüringen slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Thüringen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it. #CL2#
Van Thüringen drives through and clinches with Kowalski against the cage.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Thüringen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalski misses with the head strike.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Thüringen after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Van Thüringen breaks the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Kowalski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.#T4##CL2#
Van Thüringen clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.
Peter Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen lands with a left to the head.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Still in the clinch, Van Thüringen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thüringen.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Thüringen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthasar Van Thüringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Thüringen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Nurbolatov blocks a jab.
Aya throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nurbolatov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurbolatov advances to mount.
Aya tries to hold on but Nurbolatov pushes him away.
Aya reaches up to try and control the position but Nurbolatov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aya rolls and tries to escape and now Nurbolatov has his back!
Aya just trying to survive but Nurbolatov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aya taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Nurbolatov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
An out of breath Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Thüringen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Thüringen delivers a nice body kick.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen's coach down at EMP WORLDCLASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Thüringen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Thüringen takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Thüringen counters with a left to the body.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen staying out of range there.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Van Thüringen moves out of range of the strikes.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Thüringen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Thüringen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Thüringen throws out the jab.
It looked like Kowalski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Thüringen connects with a leg kick.
Van Thüringen tests Kowalski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a straight left.
Van Thüringen throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski attempts a counter takedown but Van Thüringen avoids it well and moves away.
Kowalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Van Thüringen is out of range.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a jab when Van Thüringen was well out of range.
Van Thüringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Van Thüringen misses with a straight right.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Thüringen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Thüringen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen is looking to escape.
Van Thüringen is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Thüringen tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Thüringen tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Thüringen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski. #T3#
Kowalski is nestled in close to Van Thüringen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kowalski is taking a breather. Van Thüringen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Van Thüringen is looking to escape.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Thüringen's head.
Van Thüringen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Thüringen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
Van Thüringen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Thüringen to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Van Thüringen keeps moving.
Van Thüringen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Peter Kowalski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Thüringen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Thüringen manages to avoid it.
Van Thüringen lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Van Thüringen dodges it nicely.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski is stalling here. Van Thüringen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Thüringen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kowalski tries to buck Van Thüringen off but Van Thüringen is having none of it.
Peter Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kowalski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kowalski tries to improve position but can't.
Kowalski wants to control but Van Thüringen postures up.#SU2#
Van Thüringen stands up.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Van Thüringen is predictable there #TD#
and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Thüringen's guard.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Van Thüringen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Van Thüringen!#REVB#
Kowalski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Van Thüringen postures up.
Van Thüringen wanted to stand there but Kowalski had control of the position.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Thüringen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Thüringen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Van Thüringen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Thüringen keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Van Thüringen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Van Thüringen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kowalski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Van Thüringen is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski has his hands on Van Thüringen's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Van Thüringen is proving a slippery customer. #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.

A close second round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Van Thüringen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Thüringen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab.
Van Thüringen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Thüringen wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thüringen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
A slow jab from Van Thüringen misses its intended target.
Van Thüringen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Van Thüringen slips the punch.
Van Thüringen is looking to chop away at Kowalski's legs.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Thüringen misses with a body kick.
Van Thüringen throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Van Thüringen tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kowalski takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski throws a right hand that misses
and Van Thüringen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Van Thüringen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kowalski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Thüringen lands a left hand.
Van Thüringen lands with a right to the head.
Van Thüringen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
A hook to the body from Van Thüringen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Thüringen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Van Thüringen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Thüringen lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Kowalski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Thüringen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Thüringen - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Thüringen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Van Thüringen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Thüringen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Thüringen wants it to stay on the feet.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Van Thüringen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Thüringen won't be happy with that.

Van Thüringen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Van Thüringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Van Thüringen missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Thüringen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Thüringen scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Kowalski misses. #T4#
Van Thüringen misses with a hook.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Van Thüringen wants to counter the offense by Kowalski and move into the clinch position.
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Thüringen is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Van Thüringen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Van Thüringen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thüringen scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski throws a combination that misses
and Van Thüringen counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
Van Thüringen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Thüringen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Thüringen wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthasar Van Thüringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Thüringen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apolo manages to avoid it.
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chenevert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Apolo will feel that in the morning.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Chenevert cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apolo throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Chenevert scores with a hook to the body. Apolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Chenevert scores with a jab.
Chenevert moves in looking to clinch but Apolo pushes him off.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Apolo was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Apolo.
Good exchange - Apolo coming out on top.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apolo.
Apolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolo walks into a left hand.
Apolo looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Apolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Apolo throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Apolo takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo misses with a hook.
It looked like Chenevert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apolo.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Apolo.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Chenevert misses with a lunging right hand
and Apolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Chenevert misses with the combination.
Apolo lands a jab.
Apolo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
Chenevert cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Apolo misses.
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chenevert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apolo. Apolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apolo misses with a wild body shot.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Apolo.
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chenevert throws a body punch but Apolo moves out of range.
Chenevert is looking to wear down Apolo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Apolo seems unphased.
Chenevert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolo.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
letting Apolo counter with a right hand.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Apolo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apolo 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.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert moves forwards but Apolo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert blocks a jab.#T4#
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Chenevert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apolo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chenevert.
A countering left hand to the body from Apolo misses.
Apolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apolo lands a nice hook to Chenevert's body. Chenevert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apolo misses with a body punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Chenevert. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Apolo.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Apolo drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Apolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chenevert throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apolo misses with a straight right.
Apolo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolo.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Apolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Apolo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chenevert has got the better of the exchanges.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Apolo.
Apolo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Apolo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a head kick. Apolo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apolo.
Chenevert is looking to slow Apolo down with leg kicks.
Chenevert lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Apolo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Apolo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Apolo misses.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Chenevert dips to his left and cracks Apolo with an uppercut!
Apolo looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Apolo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Chenevert slips under a jab from Apolo.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Apolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apolo can do to turn this around?
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert lands an overhand right.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Apolo.
Nice straight punches there by Chenevert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chenevert.#CL#
Chenevert has managed to clinch.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Apolo manages to break the clinch.
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.#BC2#
Apolo breaks from the clinch.
Apolo misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Chenevert.
Apolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Chenevert lands a jab-cross combination.
Apolo lands with a straight right. Chenevert didn't see that one coming.
Chenevert throws a front kick that sends Apolo stumbling back into the cage.
Apolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the head.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target.
Apolo misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Apolo throws a series of punches but Chenevert avoids them all with ease.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Apolo.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert sizes up Apolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert scores with a leg kick.
Apolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Chenevert does it's job there.
Apolo swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apolo. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apolo.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chenevert cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Apolo. That snapped Chenevert's head back.
Apolo avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Apolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert walks into a left hand.
Apolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apolo blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apolo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Chenevert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Apolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apolo throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Apolo misses.
Chenevert defending well as Apolo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Apolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Chenevert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Apolo.
Chenevert just misses with a punch to the body.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
Apolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Apolo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Apolo throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert closes the distance but Apolo moves to the side
and Apolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Apolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chenevert lands with an uppercut that bounces Apolo off the cage and back into range.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chenevert doesn't seem bothered though.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Apolo.
Chenevert misses with a kick to the body.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apolo at a distance. #T3#
Apolo throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Chenevert connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apolo backwards.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert lands with a left to the head.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but Chenevert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apolo backwards.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Apolo controls the action. #BC#
Chenevert manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Apolo lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Apolo shakes it off.
Chenevert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Apolo moves forwards but Chenevert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Apolo throws a series of strikes that have Chenevert backpedaling.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert throws out a powerful jab.
Chenevert scores with a decent looking hook.
Apolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Apolo misses.
Apolo takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chenevert misses with a shot to the body
enabling Apolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
And Chenevert counters with a quick kick to the body but Apolo blocks it.
Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
It seemed like Apolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apolo swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
A big right from Apolo misses.
Chenevert catches Apolo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Apolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert thumps Apolo with a low kick.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Chenevert. Beautiful body shot.
Chenevert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apolo momentarily. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Apolo down.
Chenevert moves out of range as Apolo strikes.
Chenevert looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apolo keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apolo. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apolo scores with a nice strike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chenevert!
Apolo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Apolo back into the cage.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chenevert to keep the fight standing.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but Chenevert has him pressed against the cage.
Apolo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Apolo.
A hook to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Apolo prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert is leaning against Apolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chenevert lands an uppercut.
Chenevert presses Apolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert works on Apolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Apolo jumps guard but Chenevert turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Apolo.
Apolo is trying to pull guard but Chenevert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Apolo avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Apolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolo.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert looks to throw a body kick
and Apolo counters with a right hand to the body.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Apolo is avoiding it.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert. #T4#
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Apolo seems unphased.
Apolo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apolo walks into a stiff left hand from Chenevert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Apolo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Apolo.
A good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert pushes Apolo away with a front kick.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Apolo swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Apolo looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert had his way with Kimo Apolo in that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Apolo misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Apolo was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a sloppy head kick and Apolo moves out of range easily.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apolo.
Apolo throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Chenevert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Apolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert feints and then cracks Apolo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apolo down.
Chenevert missing with a left hand there. Apolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apolo misses with an uppercut
and Apolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apolo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apolo throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Apolo avoids it.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert cracks Apolo with an open hand slap.#T2#
A cross from Apolo lands.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Apolo catches Chenevert right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Apolo misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apolo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chenevert connects with the punch.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Apolo.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert works Apolo's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apolo in his tracks.
Apolo throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Apolo misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.#T3#
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apolo.
Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Apolo in the body.
Apolo scores with a nice head shot.
Apolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chenevert throws out the jab.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Apolo.
Apolo punishes Chenevert's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert feints a jab promting Apolo to slip. Chenevert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Apolo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chenevert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Chenevert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Apolo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chenevert - the referee stops the clock and Apolo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chenevert. Apolo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
Chenevert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apolo avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Apolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chenevert to score with a decent uppercut.
Apolo throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Chenevert tried to counter with a leg kick but Apolo avoided it.
Apolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert thumps Apolo with a low kick.
Kimo Apolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Apolo. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lugnunum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bouba's guard.
Lugnunum throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bouba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lugnunum defends well.
Bouba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lugnunum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugnunum being controlled here momentarily.
Lugnunum working some strikes from top position.
Lugnunum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bouba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Bouba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lugnunum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugnunum postures up and lands a big shot to Bouba's brow.
Lugnunum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bouba is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bouba looking for a guillotine here but Lugnunum defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Lugnunum postures up. #SUB2#
Bouba is looking for a triangle but Lugnunum pushes his legs off easily.
Bouba has control of Lugnunum's left arm, preventing Lugnunum from doing any damage.
Lugnunum landing some decent shots from guard.
Lugnunum trying to control but Bouba is working from the bottom.
Bouba keeping full guard, as Lugnunum tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bouba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lugnunum stands up over Bouba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lugnunum has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bouba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lugnunum is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bouba pulls down on the head and he's put Lugnunum to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moussa Bouba!

Event: CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Bouba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicholas under the eye.
Bouba ducks under a wild hook from Nicholas.
Nicholas moves away from the strike by Bouba.
Nice cross by Bouba.
Nicholas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bouba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicholas.
Bouba stuns Nicholas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicholas slips under a jab from Bouba.
Nicholas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholas throws out a loose jab but Bouba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franz Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholas misses with a body shot.
Bouba moves away from the strike by Nicholas.
Bouba throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nicholas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bouba stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moussa Bouba!

Event: CFC 586
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aya, as that shot connected.
Aya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aya tests Devlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Devlin is rocked!
Aya lands a brutal uppercut that launches Devlin off his feet! Devlin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siaka Aya!

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nemkov swings for the body but Apolo moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Apolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nemkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nemkov lands the left hand.
Nemkov misses with a straight left.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Apolo avoids nicely.
Eduradr Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Nemkov.
Apolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nemkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apolo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Apolo counter with a right hand.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apolo throws a body punch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apolo.#T1#
Nemkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
Apolo swinging wildly here.
Apolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nemkov.
Apolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Apolo moves away from the strike by Nemkov.
Apolo throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Nemkov.
A slow jab from Nemkov misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Apolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nemkov jabs at Apolo's body.
Apolo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Apolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolo needs to keep his hands up - Nemkov had a free shot at his head there.
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Apolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nemkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Apolo tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nemkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nemkov throws a hook but Apolo avoids it easily.
Apolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nemkov with a body shot.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Apolo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Nemkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nemkov misses with a right hand
and Apolo counters with a right hand to the body.
Apolo misses with a body shot.
Nemkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Apolo should have avoided that one.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemkov sizes up Apolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Nemkov throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Nemkov catches Apolo right on the button with a cross.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Apolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nemkov with a body shot.
Apolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Nemkov has Apolo up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Apolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolo avoids the body shot from Nemkov.
It seemed like Apolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.#CL#
Nemkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Apolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduradr Nemkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Apolo slips a straight right by Nemkov.
A cross from Nemkov lands.
Nemkov misses with a straight right.
Apolo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Apolo drops Nemkov with a beautiful combination! Nemkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Apolo is looking for the KO!
Nemkov throws the left hand but Apolo avoids the punch easily.
Nemkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apolo's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov cracks Apolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov. #T1#
Apolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov is looking to counter punch.
Apolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolo misses the target.
Apolo jabs at Nemkov's body.
Apolo moves out of range as Nemkov strikes.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolo moves away.
Apolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nemkov slips under a jab.
Apolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.
A little jabbing left from Apolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apolo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nemkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apolo! But no joy.
Apolo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Nemkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolo cracks Nemkov with a good jab.
Nemkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nemkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apolo misses with a straight left.
Apolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apolo blocks a jab.
Nemkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemkov thinking.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.#T3#
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Nemkov is rocked!
Apolo throws a right and a left that Nemkov avoids nicely.
Apolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nemkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apolo scrambles back to his feet.
Apolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Apolo ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nemkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nemkov throws a jab when Apolo was well out of range.
Nemkov misses with a shot to the body
and Apolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Nemkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apolo punishes Nemkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nemkov misses with a left hand
and Apolo counters with a huge left! Nemkov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Apolo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nemkov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Apolo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo!

Event: CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Bouba lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Bouba tries to clinch up.
Bouba misses the shot to the body.
Sanford counters with a body kick.
Bouba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bouba misses with a two punch combination.
Bouba swings widly with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanford looks to land a body kick but Bouba moved away.
Bouba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bouba throws a jab when Sanford was well out of range.
Sanford connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouba swings widly with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Moussa Bouba has been cut.
Bouba lands with a straight right. Sanford didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouba throws an off balance right hand
and Sanford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Sanford scores with a hook to the body. Bouba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouba is breathing heavily.
Sanford is looking to score with low kicks.
Bouba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanford.
Moussa Bouba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Bouba.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouba.
Sanford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bouba lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanford misses with a body punch
and Bouba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bouba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bouba looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanford! But no joy.#CL#
Bouba takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Bouba lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanford's head.
Bouba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouba moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
Sanford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Bouba moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
Bouba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanford throws out the jab.
Bouba throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bouba misses with a looping right.
And Sanford responds with a good body kick, but Bouba manages to step out the way in time.
Bouba misses the body punch
and Sanford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Bouba throws a right and a left that Sanford avoids nicely.
Sanford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouba throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bouba looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Bouba misses with a straight left.
Bouba misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Sanford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanford cracks a nice hook into Bouba's ribs.
Bouba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouba rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Bouba with an uppercut!
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Bouba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bouba throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanford counters with a straight right hand.
Bouba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanford lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bouba tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Jake tries to clinch
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Jake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake tries to clinch up.
Apolo connects with a body shot.
Apolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake moves to clinch but Apolo breaks away
and Apolo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Apolo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jake is breathing heavily.
Apolo tests Jake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jake walks into a jab.#ROC2#Jake is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Apolo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jake clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimo Apolo!

Event: The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Gwani misses.
Gwani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gwani cracks Hasty with a good jab.
Hasty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hasty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hasty slips a jab from Gwani.
Hasty misses with a takedown
and Gwani counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hasty has Gwani up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Hasty works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hasty stopping the sweep attempt from Gwani.
Hasty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasty works over Gwani with some ground and pound from guard.
Hasty working some strikes from top position.
Hasty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hasty connects with a couple of short punches.
Hasty stands up over Gwani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gwani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hasty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gwani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gwani has Hasty pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Gwani has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hasty preventing the sweep.
Hasty landing some decent shots from guard.
Hasty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gwani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasty postures up and lands a big shot to Gwani's brow.
Hasty throwing strikes but missing.
Gwani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gwani wants to sweep here but Hasty controlling him for the moment.
Gwani is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwani has momentary wrist control but Hasty slips an elbow through the middle.
Hasty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hasty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Gwani is rocked!
Hasty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gwani is still in real trouble! Can Hasty finish him?
Hasty loads up on a big left hand. Gwani felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hasty looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gwani can't hide his disappointment, as Hasty celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Hasty!
A pretty intense looking Colin Hasty took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Clifton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gwani moves away.
A little jabbing left from Gwani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Clifton.
Clifton misses with a looping right.
Gwani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clifton.
Clifton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gwani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gwani misses with a looping left.
A big right from Gwani misses.
Gwani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwani slips a straight right by Clifton.
Clifton throws a lazy uppercut
and Gwani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clifton tries to close the distance and clinch but Gwani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gwani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clifton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwani looks to land a combination but Clifton avoids it well.
Clifton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clifton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clifton tries to clinch but Gwani moves out of range.
Clifton throws a shot from downtown. Gwani moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gwani. Clifton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwani was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.#T1##CL#
Clifton moves into the clinch.
Clifton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gwani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gwani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Gwani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gwani lands a left hand.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
A head punch on the inside from Gwani fails to land.
Clifton missing with knees to the body.
Gwani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clifton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwani backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clifton trying to land knees to the body.
Gwani has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
Gwani blocking some punches.
Clifton has Gwani pushed against the cage.#T2#
Clifton blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gwani.
Gwani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gwani can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Clifton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwani controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gwani.
Gwani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gwani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Gwani blocks a body shot from Clifton.
A bit of stalling here from Clifton.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Gwani on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clifton is trying to stall.
Clifton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gwani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gwani lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Gwani scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Clifton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gwani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gwani misses with the head strike.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gwani tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Gwani back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Clifton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gwani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gwani - that landed with a thud.
Gwani is working Clifton over against the cage.
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gwani tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clifton takes a shot to the head.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clifton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gwani backwards.
Gwani swings wildly with an uppercut but Clifton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gwani managing to block the knees to the body from Clifton.
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Gwani controls the action.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton blocking some punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gwani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clifton up against the cage.
Gwani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clifton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Clifton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gwani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton is looking to control Gwani's arms but Gwani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clifton has his back to the cage.
Clifton has Gwani pressed against the cage.
Gwani lands a shoulder strike.
Gwani pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gwani lands a left hand.
Gwani lands with a right to the head.
Gwani has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lether Gwani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gwani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clifton.
Gwani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clifton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gwani.
Gwani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clifton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clifton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Clifton throws a body shot but no joy.
Gwani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gwani keeps the fight on the outside.
Gwani throws a nice looking combination but Clifton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gwani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clifton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwani lands a body shot.
Clifton slips under a jab from Gwani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lether Gwani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clifton misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gwani!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Clifton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gwani lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Clifton tries to stall but Gwani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gwani tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Gwani back against the cage.
Gwani being controlled against the cage.
Clifton lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gwani.
Gwani scores with a shot to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton cracks Gwani with a nice body shot.
Clifton is pushing Gwani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Gwani.
Gwani tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gwani misses with a body punch.
Clifton wants to stall. #T2#
Gwani lands a left hand.
Gwani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clifton looking to stall.
Gwani lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani.
Clifton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gwani avoids it.
Clifton tries to work over Gwani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clifton prevents a body shot from Gwani.
Gwani has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clifton stalling against the cage.
Gwani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Gwani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Gwani misses with a punch to the body.
Gwani working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gwani as Clifton tries to tie him up.
Gwani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lether Gwani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gwani tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Gwani throws a head punch that misses.
Gwani working aggressively here.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Gwani lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Clifton on the inside.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gwani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gwani.
A head punch on the inside from Gwani fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani. #T4#
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Gwani controls the action.
Gwani scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clifton lands a nice uppercut.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton missing with knees to the body.
Gwani presses Clifton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gwani lands with a short shot to the head.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton.
Gwani misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Gwani on the inside.
Clifton pushes Gwani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gwani misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lether Gwani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gwani digs a good hook to Clifton's body.
Gwani punishes Clifton's body with a nice straight punch.
Clifton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gwani.#CL#
Clifton darts in and clinches Gwani up against the cage.
Gwani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwani's elbow.
Clifton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clifton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gwani blocks an uppercut.
Clifton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Gwani misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Clifton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clifton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gwani misses with some punches. #T1#
Gwani pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gwani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gwani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gwani pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clifton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Clifton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwani controls his hands.
Gwani can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Gwani blocking some punches.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Gwani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton.
Clifton presses Gwani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tony Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short body shot lands from Gwani as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clifton is leaning against Gwani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gwani tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Gwani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gwani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gwani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gwani tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Gwani back against the cage.
Clifton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gwani up against the cage.
Gwani blocks an uppercut.
Clifton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton missing with knees to the body.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Gwani.
Gwani blocks a body shot from Clifton.
Gwani lands with a short shot to the head.
Clifton tries to work over Gwani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Gwani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gwani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Gwani controls the action.
Clifton trying to control the position but instead, Gwani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clifton into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Clifton would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Clifton working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clifton.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton. #T4#
Gwani presses Clifton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gwani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gwani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gwani lands a shoulder strike.
Clifton misses with some punches.
A short right from Gwani.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gwani is defending well for now.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Gwani managing to block the knees to the body from Clifton.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clifton tries to land a knee to the head but Gwani blocks with his arms.
Gwani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lether Gwani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gwani 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Lether Gwani!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Lether Gwani!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Lether Gwani!

Lether Gwani wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Kangee looks to land a left hand but Apolo moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Apolo tries to sprawl but Kangee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kangee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kangee controlling from mount.
Apolo is looking to get to half guard.
Kangee content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kangee controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee avoids the attempt from Apolo to control.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kangee avoids the attempt from Apolo to control.#T2#
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apolo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kangee controlling his opponent.
Apolo can't escape the position.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apolo wants to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.#T3#
Kangee prevents Apolo from getting the reversal.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kangee content just to control the position here.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.#SUB#
Kangee has hold of Apolo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Apolo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Apolo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Kangee controlling the position easily from mount.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Apolo is working to get back to half guard.
Apolo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Apolo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kangee passes into side control!
Apolo looking for a sweep but Kangee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hinto Kangee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kangee throws a poor cross that misses
and Apolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangee cracks Apolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kangee throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolo.
Kangee cracks Apolo with an open hand slap.
Kangee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangee cracks Apolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apolo cracks a nice hook into Kangee's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Kangee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apolo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kangee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apolo being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Apolo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kangee is now in half guard.
Apolo wants to sweep but Kangee has passed to side control!
Kangee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kangee is looking to take a break and control but Apolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangee advances to full mount.
Hinto Kangee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kangee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Kangee controlling from mount.
Apolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee tries to control but Apolo wriggling away.
Apolo tries to hold on but Kangee pushes him away. #SUB#
Kangee is working for a guillotine from mount but Apolo frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Apolo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apolo tries to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.#SUB#
Kangee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Apolo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Apolo wants to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Apolo is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kangee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangee'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.#SUB#
Apolo tries to improve his position but Kangee has taken his back! Kangee has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Apolo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kangee pushes Apolo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Hinto Kangee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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