Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Bourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott.
Walcott tries to counter with a clinch but Bourke shakes him off and moves away.
Bourke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Bourke looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Bourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walcott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Bourke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bourke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bourke on the side of the head.
Walcott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walcott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bourke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourke misses with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott connects with a leg kick. Bourke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walcott.
Walcott is looking to slow Bourke down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Walcott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourke's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bourke.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Bourke controls the action.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourke working aggressively here.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bourke tries to circle away but Walcott has him pinned against the cage.
Walcott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourke's efforts to push away.
Walcott lands a right hand. #T2#
Bourke prevents a body shot from Walcott. #BC#
Bourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bourke lands a nice shot that snaps Walcott's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott slips a jab from Bourke.
Rei Bourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walcott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Walcott pushes Bourke up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bourke misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Bourke avoids the head kick by Walcott. #CL2#
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walcott prevents Bourke from breaking the clinch.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourke controls his hands.
Walcott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bourke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walcott can turn it around.
Bourke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bourke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Bourke.
Bourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bourke tries to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling the position.
Walcott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bourke walks away with a smile on his face. Walcott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walcott jabs Bourke right on the nose. Bourke blinks but takes it well.
Walcott slips a jab and a cross from Bourke.
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walcott defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bourke loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Bourke throws a lazy uppercut
and Walcott counters with a good low kick that Bourke was not able to check.
Walcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bourke misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Walcott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bourke rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Walcott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourke.
Walcott steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Walcott jabs at Bourke's body.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Bourke.
A combination from Bourke does no damage.
Bourke lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bourke.
A left lands for Walcott.
Bourke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Bourke. Those never looked like landing.
Bourke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
Walcott lands a leg kick that knocks Bourke off balance momentarily.
Walcott slips a straight right by Bourke.
Walcott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bourke's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott lands with a shot to the body.
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Walcott does it's job there.
Bourke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bourke slips under a jab from Walcott.
Bourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Walcott.
Bourke throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourke misses with a looping left.
Walcott motions for Bourke to come forward. Walcott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bourke tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Bourke. Those never looked like landing.
Walcott lands a really nice looking cross but Bourke seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walcott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourke falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Walcott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
A short right from Walcott.
Walcott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bourke walks away with a smile on his face. Walcott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bourke misses with a few strikes there.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Bourke.
Bourke throws a combination that misses
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Bourke misses.
Bourke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a leg kick.
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Rei Bourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walcott.
Bourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourke is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Bourke.
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Bourke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Walcott has closed the distance and engaged Bourke in a clinch.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Bourke backwards.
Bourke is trying to force a seperation but Walcott has the dominant position.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bourkes head.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bourke scores with a shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Bourke is trying to break free.#BC#
Bourke breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bourke.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walcott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walcott scores with a spinning back kick!
Walcott connects with a body shot.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Walcott as he connects with a hook.
Bourke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walcott counters with a good low kick that Bourke was not able to check.
Bourke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bourke lands a body shot.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Bourke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bourke looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Walcott counters with a good low kick that Bourke was not able to check.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Bourke's body.
Walcott takes one on the button.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Bourke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
Bourke is looking for a counter combo.
Walcott tests Bourke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourke misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Bourke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walcott, right into the meat.
Bourke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott takes a swing at Bourke's ribcage but misses.
Bourke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bourke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walcott swings for the body but Bourke moves out of range.
Walcott plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bourke throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bourke stalks Walcott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walcott's face. Walcott staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bourke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourke looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourke.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bourke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bourke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walcott scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Bourke misses its intended target.
Bourke misses with a looping right.
Bourke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bourke misses its intended target.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bourke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walcott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Bourke.
Bourke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bourke swings widly with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a good low kick that Bourke was not able to check. #T1#
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bourke. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Bourke misses its intended target.
Walcott lands a jab to the nose.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Bourke moves out of range easily.
Walcott connects with a leg kick. Bourke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walcott misses with a hook to the body
and Bourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott cracks the inside of Bourke's front leg.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walcott.
Bourke walks into a stiff left hand from Walcott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott slips a jab and a cross from Bourke.
Walcott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bourke.
Bourke throws a right and a left that Walcott avoids nicely.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourke.#T2#
Bourke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walcott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott jabs at Bourke's body.
Bourke throws a right hand that Walcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Walcott also avoids with ease.
Bourke misses the body punch #CL2#
and Walcott counters by moving into the clinch.
Bourke takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott jumps guard but Bourke stands there with Walcott around his waist. Walcott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bourke is trying to break free.
Bourke prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Bourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walcott digs a right hand into Bourke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourke's gas tank. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walcott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourke's efforts to push away.
Bourke is looking to break free of the clinch but Walcott has double underhooks.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourke tries to break free but Walcott pushes him back against the cage.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bourke backwards. #TD2#
Walcott manages to pull guard.
Bourke is looking to stand up but Walcott won't let him.
Walcott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourke's guard. #REVB#
Walcott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walcott advances to half guard. #T4#
Walcott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rei Bourke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourke punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walcott 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Rei Bourke had this to say: 'I'll be back in no time.'.

Event: AEW 24
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Keene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
Keene blocks a jab.
Keene throws out a counter right but Bourke avoids it with no problem.
Bourke moves out of range as Keene strikes.
Keene throws a right and a left that Bourke avoids nicely.
Bourke dodges the punch combination from Keene.
Bourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourke.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene swinging wildly here.
Bourke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourke looks to land a left hand but Keene moved out of range nicely.
Bourke fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keene!
Keene throws a combination. Bourke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene dodges the punch combination from Bourke.
Keene takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bourke has knocked Keene down with a huge combo! Bourke steps away and waves a wobbly Keene back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Keene is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Scott Keene has been cut.
Keene slips a jab from Bourke.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourke finish him?
Keene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourke. #T1#
Keene clobbers Bourke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bourke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Keene misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Bourke misses.
Bourke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bourke throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Keene counters with a nice right hand that sends Bourke toppling to the canvas! Bourke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keene finish him?!#ROC2#
Bourke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourke.
Oh Bourke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keene throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bourke stumbling backwards into the cage! Bourke bounces back off the cage towards Keene, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Keene lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Keene celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Keene!
A very excited looking Scott Keene made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rei Bourke was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back in no time.'.

Event: AEW 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourke moves away.
Bourke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bourke on the side of the head.#KD#
Bourke lands a left and a right that send Volkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Bourke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Volkov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Volkov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke misses with a series of wild punches.
Bourke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Bourke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourke finish him?
Volkov slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Bourke misses the jab.
Bourke fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bourke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bourke misses with an uppercut
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bourke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov slips under a jab from Bourke.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourke lands a jab-cross combination.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourke moves away.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Bourke had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Bourke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Bourke throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Bourke moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Bourke lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
Bourke lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Volkov goes down and covers up as Bourke starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
Our winner, Rei Bourke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AEW 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Bourke connects with a right hand. McNugget shakes it off.
Bourke misses with a wild combination.
McNugget dips to his left and cracks Bourke with an uppercut!
McNugget ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McNugget throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bourke counters with a stiff right hand.
McNugget turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McNugget connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourke misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Bourke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from McNugget misses.
McNugget throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNugget's head.
Bourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNugget under the eye.
McNugget throws a series of punches but Bourke moves out of range.
Bourke appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
McNugget closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Bourke misses.
Bourke misses with a two punch combination.
Bourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNugget.
McNugget has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McNugget loads up on a big right hand but Bourke slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourke misses the target.#KD#
Bourke lands a left and a right that send McNugget crashing to the mat, dazed. Bourke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
McNugget is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourke measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McNugget! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rei Bourke!
During a confident post fight interview, Rei Bourke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Conour McNugget spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: AEW 6
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Bianchi slips a jab and a cross from Bourke. #TD2#
Bianchi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bianchi scoring with some ground and pound.
Bourke wants to stand up but Bianchi is controlling him.
Bianchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bianchi scoring with some ground and pound.
Bianchi passes Bourke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bianchi lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Bianchi seems content to control.
Bourke tries to kick Bianchi off in order to stand up. Bianchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Bianchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bianchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourke is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bianchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bianchi working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Bourke pushes Bianchi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bianchi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bianchi grinds an elbow into Bourke's temple.
Bianchi working the body and head with strikes.
Bianchi working the ground and pound.
Bianchi trying to control the position but Bourke is working away.
Bianchi controlling the position.
Bianchi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bianchi working the head with strikes.
Bianchi wants to control but Bourke is keeping him busy.
Bianchi cracks Bourke with a big elbow. #T2#
Bourke is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bourke taking a bit of punishment here - Bianchi scoring with strikes.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Bourke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bourke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bianchi is controlling him well.
Bourke trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bianchi working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bianchi advances to mount.
Bianchi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Bianchi controlling his opponent.
Bourke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bianchi on the ground.
Bourke wants to get back to his feet.
Bianchi breaks from Bourke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bianchi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bourke can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bianchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bourke wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bianchi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bourke? #SUB2#
Bourke has left one of his arms exposed and Bianchi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bourke screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bianchi!
Our winner, Bobby Bianchi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Rei Bourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back in no time.'.

Event: AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bourke tries to bum rush Esposito with a series of wild strikes but Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourke misses with a double jab.
Esposito thuds his right hand into Bourke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab.
Bourke slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
Bourke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito .
A head kick misses from Esposito .
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bourke doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bourke counters with a stiff right hand.
Esposito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bourke.#CUT2#
It looks like Dante Esposito has been cut.
Esposito scores with a three punch combo!
Bourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourke lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Esposito out cold! Esposito is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 17
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Bourke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Punch backs up against the cage.
Bourke lands with a right hand.
Bourke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Punch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punch's head backwards.
Bourke scores with a jab. Punch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Rei Bourke has been cut.
Bourke scores with a nice strike.
Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#
Punch is rocked!
Bourke drops Punch with a big left hand! Punch is injured, injured bad! Bourke jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
A relieved looking Rei Bourke 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: BANDAI 9: Rising
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Bourke misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlimen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schlimen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bourke counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Schlimen moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bourke breaks from the clinch.
Schlimen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schlimen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlimen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rei Bourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Schlimen.
Schlimen has a takedown stuffed.
Bourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourke connects with a right hand. Schlimen shakes it off.#ROC#
Schlimen is rocked!
Schlimen misses with a takedown attempt
and Bourke counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANDAI 4: Silence
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Wobble takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Wobble's head but Wobble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bourke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wobble.
Bourke misses with a looping left.
Wobble misses with a takedown attempt - Bourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bourke sizes up Wobble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Bourke lands.
Bourke cracks Wobble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bourke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Wobble with a poor takedown
and Bourke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourke throws a series of punches but Wobble avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Bourke.
Bourke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bourke!
Wobble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bourke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bourke is bucking up trying to escape but Wobble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wobble lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bourke is in a horrible position here. Wobble smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wobble controlling the pace for now.
Wobble is landing with some decent strikes but Bourke is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Wobble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wobble lands a nice shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Wobble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wobble looking to finish Bourke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bourke!
Wobble 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.
Bourke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wobble lands a couple of good shots and Bourke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wobble is punishing Bourke with some ground and pound.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wobble is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wobble lands punches and elbows.
Wobble scores with strikes from the back.
Bourke just trying to survive but Wobble is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Bourke rolls, trying to escape but Wobble keeps control of the position.
Wobble is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bourke up.
Bourke tries to escape the position.
Bourke is covering up but some of the strikes from Wobble are getting through and doing damage.
Wobble punches Bourke on the ear.
I would not like to be Bourke right now.
Wobble keeps control of the position as Bourke tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bourke trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Bourke is really stuck here.
Bourke grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bourke takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Bourke right now.
Wobble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bourke.
Wobble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wobble'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourke tries to escape but Wobble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bourke is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Bourke does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bourke.
Bourke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bourke throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Wobble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bourke is trying to keep Wobble in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wobble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bourke is trying to keep Wobble in close.
Bourke trying to control the position here.
Wobble cracks Bourke with a solid left hand.
Wobble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourke can do to turn this around?
Bourke controls Wobble momentarily but Wobble frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Bourke working for submissions but it's allowed Wobble to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourke tries to roll over but Wobble keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble winds up and cracks Bourke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bourke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wobble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wobble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bourke has a hand on Wobble's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wobble takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wobble landing punches.
Jah Wobble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Wobble lands a big elbow.
Bourke is looking to improve his position but Wobble isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bourke tries to reverse the position but Wobble maintains control.
Bourke tries to lock up and control but Wobble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wobble controlling the pace for now.
Wobble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourke tries to lock up and control but Wobble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bourke tries to reverse the position but Wobble maintains control.
Wobble controlling his opponent.
Bourke is trying to escape the mount.
Wobble breaks from Bourke's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Bourke is rocked!#T3#
Wobble raining down shots from the mount!
Bourke is still in real trouble! Can Wobble finish him?
Bourke is in a horrible position here. Wobble smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wobble content just to control the position here.
Wobble working Bourke over with strikes here.
Wobble raining down shots from the mount!
Wobble landing shots from mount.
Wobble controlling the position easily from mount.
Wobble working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Wobble is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bourke is surviving well by controlling Wobble's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bourke seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Wobble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wobble punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wobble controlling from the full mount.
Bourke is in a horrible position here. Wobble smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wobble connects with a bit shot that sees Bourke covering up! More strikes from Wobble and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wobble is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Wobble!
Jah Wobble is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jah Wobble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Rei Bourke had this to say: 'I'll be back in no time.'.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 09, 2018

#R1#
Bourke looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Bourke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Bourke cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bourke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tanaka to stand back up!#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke is stalking Tanaka. Tanaka circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bourke, and it's lights out! Tanaka really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Wildhauser throws a head kick but Bourke moves out of range.
Wildhauser defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.
Bourke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wildhauser misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Bourke counters with a crisp one two that drops Wildhauser! Bourke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wildhauser to his feet! Wildhauser is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Wildhauser is rocked!
Bourke shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wildhauser takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bourke sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wildhauser bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
A relieved looking Rei Bourke 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: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
Bourke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Bourke moved out of range.
Bourke takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Bourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Bourke as Henderson shoots in.
Bourke throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bourke cracks Henderson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bourke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Henderson to stand back up!#ROC2#
Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Bourke forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourke lands a right hand.
Bourke lands a body shot.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bourke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Good body shot from Bourke.
A short uppercut from Bourke.
Bourke lands an uppercut.
Bourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bourke manages to break the clinch.
Bourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourke lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Bourke misses.
Henderson misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Bourke counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bourke finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson slips under a jab from Bourke.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Bourke counters with a huge left! Henderson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bourke isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Henderson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bourke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
A relieved looking Rei Bourke 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: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Carvallo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bourke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Carvallo misses with a hook to the body
and Bourke counters with a left to the body.
Bourke missing with a left hand there. Carvallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carvallo counters with a nice leg kick.
Carvallo connects with a high kick.
Bourke connects with a looping right hand.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourke clobbers Carvallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bourke swings for the body but Carvallo moves out of range.
Bourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carvallo counters with a thumping low kick.
Carvallo defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.
Carvallo throws a counter high kick but Bourke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke misses with a right hand
and Carvallo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bourke's knee momentarily.
Carvallo defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Carvallo moves away from the strike by Bourke.
Bourke sizes up Carvallo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carvallo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Bourke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourke cracks Carvallo with a good jab.
Bourke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvallo slips a jab from Bourke.
Bourke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourke misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Carvallo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvallo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Bourke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carvallo cracks the inside of Bourke's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourke lands a slapping body shot.
Bourke misses the shot to the body.
Carvallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourke throws a right hand that Carvallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvallo also avoids with ease.
Bourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourke scores with a sloppy right hand. Carvallo should have avoided that one.
Bourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvallo walks into a stiff left hand from Bourke.
Bourke loads up on a big right hand but Carvallo slips the punch.#T3#
Jab from Bourke.
A slow jab from Bourke misses its intended target.
Carvallo throws a counter high kick but Bourke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bourke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvallo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvallo under the eye.
Bourke connects with the punch.
Bourke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carvallo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourke misses the target.
Carvallo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bourke avoids it.
Carvallo throws a chopping leg kick but Bourke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bourke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bourke lands with a right hand. #T4#
Bourke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Carvallo's head but Carvallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke throws a looping overhand right but Carvallo ducks down to avoid it.
Carvallo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvallo counters with an inside leg kick.
Bourke throws a hook but Carvallo avoids it easily.
Carvallo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourke.
Bourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourke lands a jab to the nose.
Carvallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourke.
Bourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke dominated that round.
That's time! Carvallo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvallo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourke falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Carvallo counter with a right hand.
Bourke tests Carvallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourke throws a one two combo.
Bourke misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvallo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bourke connects with a right hand. Carvallo shakes it off.
Bourke loads up on a big right hand but Carvallo slips the punch.
Carvallo throws a counter high kick but Bourke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bourke misses with a wild body shot.
Carvallo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Bourke with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bourke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carvallo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Bourke.
Carvallo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvallo cracks a nice hook into Bourke's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bourke.
Carvallo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Carvallo's head but Carvallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvallo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carvallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rei Bourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourke lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvallo off the cage and back into range.
Carvallo drops his hands momentarily and Bourke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvallo misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bourke throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvallo.
Bourke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bourke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bourke tests Carvallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourke misses with a looping right.
Bourke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarvallo.
Bourke misses with a body shot.
Bourke connects with a right hand. Carvallo shakes it off.
Bourke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourke, as that shot connected.
Bourke lands a nice shot that snaps Carvallo's head back. #T3#
Carvallo staying out of range there.
Bourke misses with a looping right.
Bourke 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.
Bourke clobbers Carvallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carvallo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bourke throws a good cross that connects.
Carvallo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bourke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvallo tries a low kick but Bourke avoids it.
Bourke lands a head shot.
Carvallo slips under a jab from Bourke.
Bourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvallo. #T4#
A head kick misses from Carvallo.
Bourke lunges at Carvallo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carvallo's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bourke.
Carvallo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carvallo tries to move into range but Bourke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bourke works Carvallo's body with a nice hook.
Carvallo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourke throws out the jab.
Carvallo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourke scores with a hook to the body. Carvallo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bourke misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bourke lands a nice shot that snaps Carvallo's head back.
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Carvallo's shoulder, as Carvallo tries to avoid the shot.
Bourke punishes Carvallo's body with a nice straight punch.
Bourke misses with an uppercut.
Bourke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvallo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carvallo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bourke lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvallo off the cage and back into range.
Carvallo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvallo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvallo throws a head kick that Bourke semi-blocks. #T1#
Bourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carvallo ducks right into an uppercut from Bourke.
Bourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvallo momentarily.
Carvallo misses with a head kick.
Bourke cracks Carvallo with a good jab.
Carvallo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvallo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourke lands a right hook to the body.
Bourke throws a series of punches but Carvallo moves out of range.
Carvallo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bourke swings for the body but Carvallo moves out of range. #T2#
Carvallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourke.
Carvallo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carvallo counters with a head kick.
Carvallo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ernesto Carvallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Bourke lands.
Bourke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvallo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bourke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bourke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bourke lands with a straight right. Carvallo didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourke misses the target.
Carvallo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Jab from Bourke.
Nice cross by Bourke.
Carvallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvallo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carvallo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
It looked like Carvallo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bourke lands a jab.
Rei Bourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourke connects with a jab.
Carvallo slips a straight right by Bourke.
Jab, jab by Bourke - just one landing.
Bourke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nice jab there from Bourke.
A cross from Bourke lands.
Bourke scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke cracks Carvallo with an open hand slap.
Carvallo walks into a jab.
Bourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourke blocks a head kick by Carvallo.
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Carvallo's shoulder, as Carvallo tries to avoid the shot.
Bourke throws a hook but Carvallo blocks it.
Carvallo throws a big counter combination but Bourke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carvallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Bourke.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rei Bourke!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rei Bourke!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rei Bourke!

Rei Bourke wins by unanimous decision!
Rei Bourke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Bourke slaps away a takedown attempt from Hussainzada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bourke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bourke scores with a jab. Hussainzada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bourke throws out a powerful jab.
Bourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussainzada's head.
Bourke scores with a sloppy right hand. Hussainzada should have avoided that one.
Hussainzada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourke is fending him off so far but Hussainzada persists. Nope, Bourke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bourke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussainzada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussainzada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bourke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussainzada.
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!
Bourke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hussainzada off and has taken his back!
Bourke controls the action.
Hussainzada is trying to break free. #T1#
Hussainzada trying to get back to his feet but Bourke is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bourke controlling the positon.
Hussainzada tries to escape but Bourke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourke has good solid back control here. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourke missing with punches from the back.
Hussainzada is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hussainzada staying busy and making it hard for Bourke to control.
Bourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hussainzada is trying to break free. #T3#
Bourke biding his time, controlling Hussainzada.
Hussainzada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hussainzada is keeping busy.
Hussainzada is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Bourke biding his time, controlling Hussainzada. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Bourke 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.
You can see the frustration on Hussainzada's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bourke is not going to allow Hussainzada to sit and survive in this position.
Hussainzada rolls, trying to escape but Bourke keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hussainzada is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke dominated that round.
That's time! Hussainzada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hussainzada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bourke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hussainzadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hussainzada throws a head kick that misses.
Bourke with a nice cross.
Bourke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bourke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bourke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussainzada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussainzada there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourke lands with an uppercut that bounces Hussainzada off the cage and back into range.
Hussainzada walks into a left hand.
Bourke lunges at Hussainzada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussainzada's hand.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussainzada fails with the takedown.
Bourke lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Hussainzada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussainzada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bourke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourke cracks Hussainzada with an open hand slap.
Bourke throws a series of strikes that have Hussainzada backpedaling. #ROC2#
Hussainzada is rocked!
Hussainzada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bourke! But no joy.
Oh Hussainzada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussainzada tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussainzada seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourke dodges the punch combination from Hussainzada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussainzada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussainzada fails with the takedown
and Bourke counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussainzada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Bourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahwali Hussainzada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourke connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Donk. Bourke catches Hussainzada right on the button with a cross.
Bourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussainzada's head.
Hussainzada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rei Bourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hussainzada in his tracks.
Shahwali Hussainzada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussainzada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hussainzada shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourke sprawls well. He's pushed Hussainzada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bourke lunges at Hussainzada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussainzada's hand.
Hussainzada misses with a takedown
and Bourke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussainzada thinking.
Bourke cracks a nice hook into Hussainzada's ribs.
Bourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hussainzada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BOOM! Bourke lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hussainzada. Hussainzada tries to recover but Bourke is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hussainzada lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
An out of breath Rei Bourke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF 48
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourke throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nevez lands a right hook to the body.
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Nevez's shoulder, as Nevez tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Nevez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bourke looks to land a combination but Nevez avoids it well.
Bourke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevez is just out of range.
Nevez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
Nevez misses with a hook.
Nevez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
Nevez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nevez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bourke's head.
Bourke scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Ruben Nevez has been cut.
Bourke throws a body punch but Nevez moves out of range.
Nevez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bourke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevez.
Nevez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourke throws out a loose jab but Nevez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourke swings for the body but Nevez moves out of range.
Nevez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Bourke misses.
Nevez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nevez slips under a jab from Bourke.
Nevez lands a slapping body shot.
Bourke swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Nevez counters by clinching up.
A short right from Bourke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bourke.
Bourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bourke throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevez.
Bourke works on Nevez's body with a couple of short punches.
Nevez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevez backwards.
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!
Nevez digs a right hand into Bourke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourke's gas tank. #T2#
A short left from Nevez.
Bourke looking to stall.
Bourke presses Nevez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nevez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bourke is working Nevez over against the cage.
Nevez misses with the head strike.
Nevez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bourke blocking some punches. #BC#
Bourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourke throws a shot from downtown. Nevez moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bourke.
Nevez misses with a body punch
and Bourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bourke loads up on a big right hand but Nevez slips the punch.
Bourke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Nevez's head but Nevez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nevez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nevez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourke.#T3#
Bourke throws a looping overhand right but Nevez ducks down to avoid it.
Nevez misses with the combination.
Nevez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bourke under the eye.
Nevez throws out a powerful jab.
Nevez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourke.
Nevez blocks a jab.
Bourke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nevez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nevez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
Bourke lands the left hand.
Nevez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourke catches Nevez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Nevez moves out of range as Bourke strikes.
Nevez tries to counter with a clinch but Bourke shakes him off and moves away.
Nevez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Nevez does it's job there.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nevez counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourke throws a hook but Nevez avoids it easily.
Bourke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nevez misses with a hook. Bourke ducked under it nicely.
Nevez throws a lazy right hand but Bourke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bourke misses with a lunging right hand
and Nevez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nevez.
Nevez works Bourke's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourke ducks under a wild hook from Nevez.
Bourke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruben Nevez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben Nevez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bourke slips a straight right by Nevez.
A left lands for Nevez.
Nevez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourke.
Bourke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevez.
Nevez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourke throws out the jab.
Nevez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourke throws out the jab.
It seemed like Nevez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bourke lands with a straight right. Nevez didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Bourke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nevez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nevez loads up on a big right hand but Bourke slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nevez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourke throws a combination. Nevez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourke. Nevez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rei Bourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Nevez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Nevez is rocked!
Nevez leaves his chin hanging out and Bourke seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nevez crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Beach Fight Bye Bye
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Bourke tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Bull counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bourke won't be happy with that.
Bourke taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bourke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Bull has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bourke. Oh but Bull has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bourke goes limp - he's gone! Bull jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Bull!
Chief Bull is the new featherweight champion!
Chief Bull decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Beach Fights Independance
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Bourke looks to land a combination. Hunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Bourke catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt dives in and grabs Bourke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bourke pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Bourke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Bourke counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunt toppling to the canvas! Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bourke finish him?!#ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hunt square on the jaw! Damn, Hunt is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke retains his featherweight title!
Rei Bourke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Beach Fights 34
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Bourke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bourke cracks Lenk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lenk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourke.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourke misses the target.
Bourke lands a lovely overhand right.
Lenk misses with a body shot
and Lenk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Lenk is rocked!
Bourke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Bourke wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lenk. Bourke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lenk's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lenk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lenk needs to keep his hands up - Bourke had a free shot at his head there.
Lenk is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourke finish him?
Bourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lenk seems to have recovered his senses.
Lenk throws a shot from downtown. Bourke moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Lenk gets tackled into the cage by Bourke. Bourke maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourke is leaning against Lenk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lenk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourke controls his hands.
Bourke lands a nice uppercut.
Lenk blocks an uppercut.
Lenk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourke.#T1#
Lenk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lenk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bourke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bourke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lenk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lenk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bourke lands a right hand.
Lenk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Lenk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourke.
Lenk misses with a body punch.
Lenk letting Bourke take a breather here.
Bourke lands a right hand.
Bourke lands a shoulder strike.
Bourke lands a left hand.
Lenk misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lenk.
Lenk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bourke keeps control of Lenk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bourke.
Stalling in the clinch from Bourke.
Lenk misses with a body punch.
Lenk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lenk misses with a punch to the body.
Lenk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bourke backwards.
Lenk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lenk can't find room to land a body shot as Bourke controls the action.
Bourke prevents a body shot from Lenk.
Lenk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bourke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bourke - that landed with a thud.
Bourke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lenk tries to work over Bourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bourke. #T3#
Bourke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lenk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lenk stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Bourke on the inside.
Bourke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lenk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourke's elbow.
Lenk tries a body shot but Bourke blocks it.
Bourke is leaning against Lenk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lenk misses with a punch to the body.
Bourke lands a shot to the body.
Lenk looks winded!
Lenk being controlled against the cage.
Bourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lenk backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bourke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bourke.
Lenk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bourke backwards. #T4#
A short right from Bourke on the inside.
Bourke scores with a shoulder strike.
Bourke misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lenk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bourke.
Lenk misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bourke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bourke blocks a body shot from Lenk.
Bourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lenk tries a body shot but Bourke blocks it.
Lenk lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bourke.
Lenk avoiding damage.
Bourke throws a punch but it's blocked by Lenk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lenk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lenk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bourke backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bourke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bourke pounces like a tiger and cracks Lenk with a vicious hook! Lenk is down but not out! Bourke follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Rei Bourke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Good exchange - Bourke coming out on top.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Bourke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bourke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bourke jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Bourke drops Hunt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hunt looks back up at him and smiles so Bourke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt ducks into an uppercut from Bourke and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke! Rei Bourke retains his featherweight title!
Rei Bourke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Battleground by the Beach
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker .
Bourke throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker tries to clinch there but Bourke circles away.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourke.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Bourke staying out of range there.
Bourke looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker lands a nice hook to Bourke's body. Bourke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Walker 's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bourke. Those never looked like landing.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Bourke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker , pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bourke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bourke scores with a punch to the head.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Bourke's shoulder, as Bourke tries to avoid the shot.
Walker misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bourke counters by moving into the clinch.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bourke.
Bourke gets through Walker 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bourke on the inside.
Bourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker blocks a body shot from Bourke.
Walker being controlled against the cage.
Walker digs a right hand into Bourke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourke's gas tank.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourke lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bourke has a couple of punches blocked by Walker .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bourke breaks the clinch.
Walker moves away from the strike by Bourke.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
Bourke cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Bourke is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bourke.
Bourke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Bourke rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bourke working aggressively here.
Walker works on Bourke's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bourke's brow.
Walker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bourke tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Bourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Walker 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Bourke.
Bourke stalling against the cage.
Bourke looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker .
Bourke lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bourke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker .
Bourke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker .
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Bourke can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Bourke tries to work over Walker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourke prevents a body shot from Walker .
Walker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bourke blocks a body shot from Walker .
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bourke lands a hook that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke working aggressively here.
Walker can't break the clinch.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Bourke tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bourke.
Bourke gets through Walker 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker prevents a body shot from Bourke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bourke dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Bourke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bourke lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker 's hand. #ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Walker backs away from a small jab... but Bourke lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Walker crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Bourke with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rei Bourke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Beach Fights 20
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
Bourke takes the fight into the clinch.
Bourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bourke lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt jumps guard but Bourke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Bourke has him pressed against the cage.
Bourke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bourke lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Bourke.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Bourke has him pressed against the cage.
Rei Bourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hunt.
Bourke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bourke.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bourke smiles and moves away.
Bourke lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Bourke cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bourke finish him? #ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bourke doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hunt crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hunt's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Rei Bourke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bodies on the Beach
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Bourke connects with a crisp jab.
Bourke scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Boi Johnson has been cut.
Bourke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bourke tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Bourke.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bourke cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Bourke avoids it well and moves away.
Bourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Bourke fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bourke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Bourke. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bourke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bourke just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Johnson has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Rei Bourke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Bourke thuds his right hand into Ryu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bourke defends it well.
Bourke misses the shot to the body.
Ryu feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourke. Ryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryu avoids the body shot from Bourke.
Ryu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Ryu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bourke cracks a nice hook into Ryu's ribs.#T1#
A left lands for Bourke.
Bourke misses with a straight right.
Rei Bourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Bourke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ryu sprawling to the canvas! Ryu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bourke finish him?! #ROC#
Ryu is rocked!
Bourke drops Ryu with a big left hand! Ryu is injured, injured bad! Bourke jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Log dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Log shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Log takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Log has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bourke connects with a single shot there.
Log with a poor takedown
and Bourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Log is rocked!
Rei Bourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bente Log.
Bourke wobbles Log with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Bourke dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Log to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
A relieved looking Rei Bourke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Pogs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bourke counters with a straight right hand.
Bourke scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Bourke finds it's target.
Bourke jabs at Pogs's body.
Bourke lands a nice shot that snaps Pogs's head back.
Pogs darts in trying to clinch
and Bourke counters with a nice uppercut.
Pogs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pogs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pogs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pogs with a poor takedown
and Bourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Pogs is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julito Pogs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pogs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Pogs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pogs is breathing heavily.
Bourke drops Pogs with a huge uppercut! Pogs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bourke is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
After winning the bout, Rei Bourke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1#
Log fails with the takedown
and Bourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Log tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourke defends well and Log ends up having to push Bourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Log has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bourke finds it's way round the side to connect with Log's head. #CL#
Log moves into the clinch.
Log tries to stall but Bourke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Bourke. #BC2#
Bourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Log closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bourke counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#
Log is rocked!
Log throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Log is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Log circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bourke. Log falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bourke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Our winner, Rei Bourke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Bourke does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Hermano has been cut.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Bourke misses
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourke blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Bourke misses with a straight left.
Bourke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Hermano misses with a two punch combination.
Bourke misses the shot to the body.
Bourke scores with a body shot.
Bourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bourke looks to move away, Hermano throws a big counter combo but Bourke just gets out of the way.
Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bourke throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bourke throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Bourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourke's head backwards.
Hermano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourke.
Bourke scores with a hook to the body. Hermano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Bourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hermano momentarily.
Hermano throws a series of punches but Bourke moves out of range.
Bourke lands a jab.
Bourke lands an overhand right.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourke lands the left hand.
Hermano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Bourke.
Bourke clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bourke blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Bourke throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.
Bourke avoids the head kick by Hermano.
Bourke scores with a punch to the head.
Hermano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourke throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bourke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hermano there.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a nice body shot.
Hermano lands with a good body shot.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
The fighters circling - Bourke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano is looking to wear down Bourke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Bourke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Good exchange - Hermano coming out on top.
Bourke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Bourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermano slips a jab from Bourke.
It looked like Hermano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bourke swings widly with a right hand
and Hermano 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.
Hermano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bourke misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Hermano throws out a leg kick but Bourke moves out of range and Hermano only half commits.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bourke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Bourke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourke looks winded!
A jab lands there for Hermano.
Bourke misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hermano counter with a right hand.
Hermano tries to clinch up but Bourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Hermano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Bourke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hermano tries to bum rush Bourke with a series of wild strikes but Bourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourke, as that shot connected.
Dean Hermano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermano misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermano takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hermano is trying to force a seperation but Bourke has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bourke.
A short right from Bourke.
Bourke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermano just leaning against Bourke, taking a breather. #T1#
Hermano is trying to break free.
Bourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourke pushes Hermano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bourke tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bourke as the two fighters clinch.
Bourke is working Hermano over against the cage.
Bourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Bourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermano backwards. #BC2#
Bourke breaks from the clinch.
Bourke tries to bum rush Hermano with a series of wild strikes but Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermano tries to clinch up.
Hermano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hermano drives through and clinches with Bourke against the cage.
Bourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bourke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bourke.
Bourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Bourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Hermano is rocked!
Hermano tries to break the clinch but Bourke is controlling the position.
Hermano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bourke is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bourke.
Bourke lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermano lands a hook that snaps the head of Bourke backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermano is trying to push Bourke away but Bourke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bourke digs a right hand into Hermano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermano's gas tank.
A short right from Bourke on the inside.
Bourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermano trying to land knees to the body.
Bourke is leaning against Hermano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bourke.
Bourke lands an uppercut.
Bourke lands a right hand.
Oh Hermano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Bourke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermanos head.
Hermano tries to work over Bourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourke is defending well for now.
Hermano seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bourke manages to break the clinch.
Bourke throws out a loose jab but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bourke catches Hermano with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hermano forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
An out of breath Rei Bourke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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