Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Goldberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldberg misses with the body kick
and McDavid counters with an inside leg kick.
McDavid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the ropes by Goldberg. Goldberg maintains the clinch.
Goldberg takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
Nice elbow from McDavid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg blocks a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from McDavid - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
McDavid takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
McDavid blocking some punches.
Goldberg lands an uppercut.
McDavid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
McDavid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDavid stalling in the clinch but Goldberg improves position.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
McDavid misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McDavid.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McDavid misses with a body punch.
McDavid presses Goldberg against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDavid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDavid can turn it around.
McDavid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldberg or not.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDavid.
McDavid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
McDavid scores with a shoulder strike.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDavid throws a head kick that Goldberg semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDavid. That's going to slow Goldberg down.
Goldberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldberg misses the target.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
A jab lands there for McDavid.
McDavid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDavid with a hook.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldberg. Goldberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldberg fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to clinch up
and McDavid counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDavid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldberg wants to clinch up but McDavid keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Goldberg's ribs.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goldberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDavid.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDavid manages to avoid it.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDavid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDavid.
McDavid connects with a nice looking jab.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a body punch
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
Goldberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
McDavid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldberg, pushing him back against the ropes.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid lands with a nice body punch.
McDavid works Goldberg's body with a nice hook.
Goldberg swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Jab by McDavid.
Goldberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDavid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McDavid! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from McDavid misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and pushes McDavid back into the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
McDavid lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic gets through McDavid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
McDavid misses with the head strike. #T1#
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from McDavid.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid trying to land knees to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic working aggressively here. #T2#
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jovanovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDavid misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
McDavid looks winded!
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDavid.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McDavid misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic lands the left hand.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Jovanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jovanovic checks a low kick from McDavid.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Jovanovic tests McDavid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?#T1#
McDavid thumps Jovanovic with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jovanovic. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDavid jabs Jovanovic right on the nose. Jovanovic blinks but takes it well.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
McDavid cracks Jovanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDavid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
McDavid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
Jovanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDavid in his tracks.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid throws a sloppy head kick
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
McDavid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jovanovic connects with a body shot that sends McDavid's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDavid.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jovanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Jovanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the head.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid throws a low kick but Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
McDavid feints a counter leg kick.
Jovanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid. #CL#
Jovanovic rushes McDavid and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid misses with some punches.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes. #T2#
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jovanovic.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor McDavid.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor McDavid!
A relieved looking Connor McDavid 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: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
McDavid with a hook.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from McDavid tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti 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.#T1#
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
McDavid slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into McDavid's ribs.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
McDavid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks McDavid off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid misses with a looping right.#T2#
McDavid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid slips under a jab from Benedetti.
McDavid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
McDavid is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDavid tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDavid throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDavid. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.#T1#
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at McDavid's knee but McDavid avoids it well.
McDavid misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Benedetti catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! McDavid stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? McDavid walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
McDavid tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
McDavid scores with a head kick. Benedetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDavid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.#T2#
McDavid defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid thinks about countering with a body kick.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti slips a jab from McDavid.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by McDavid. Beautiful body shot.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDavid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can McDavid get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. McDavid looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#McDavid is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
McDavid tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! McDavid is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and McDavid is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#T1#
Benedetti moves forwards but McDavid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDavid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McDavid tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Benedetti wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Our winner, Claudio Benedetti, 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: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
McDavid blocks a jab.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid 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.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDavid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from McDavid misses.
Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tatum scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tatum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses.
McDavid scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDavid finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum tries to land a leg kick but McDavid saw it coming and moves away.
Tatum throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Tatum misses with a hook #CL2#
and McDavid counters by moving into the clinch.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
McDavid lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McDavid working aggressively here.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum blocks an uppercut. #T2#
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDavid is keeping busy.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McDavid.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
McDavid working aggressively here.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatum cracks McDavid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
McDavid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDavid's knee momentarily.
McDavid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from McDavid misses.
Tatum jabs McDavid right on the nose. McDavid blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Tatum.
McDavid defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
Tatum lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDavid, as that shot connected.
Tatum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid jabs Tatum right on the nose. Tatum blinks but takes it well.
Tatum throws a wild body kick that McDavid sees coming a mile off.
McDavid tries to work over Tatum's front leg with a kick but Tatum checks it.
McDavid slips a jab from Tatum.
Jab by McDavid.
McDavid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum. #T2#
McDavid throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
A head kick from Tatum lands but McDavid takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Tatum throws a right hand that McDavid ducks under and follows up with a left that McDavid also avoids with ease.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
Donk. Tatum catches McDavid right on the button with a cross.
Tatum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatum slips a straight right by McDavid.
Tatum lands with a nice body kick.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Tatum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDavid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
Tatum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Tatum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tatum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum misses with a head kick. #T1#
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum throws a low kick, looking for McDavid's leg but McDavid calmly moves out of range.
McDavid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDavid throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDavid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatum. That did some damage!
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid lands a head kick. Tatum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a kick to the body.
Tatum throws a quick counter head kick but McDavid was just out of range.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid is looking to score with low kicks.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a series of strikes. McDavid will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
McDavid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a good low kick that McDavid was not able to check.
Tatum tries to work over McDavid's front leg with a kick but McDavid checks it.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
Tatum throws a front kick that sends McDavid stumbling back into the ropes.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDavid circles away quickly and effectively.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum slips under a jab from McDavid.
Connor McDavid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor McDavid.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid!
A very excited looking Connor McDavid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF FN | Caria vs. Kovingten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
McDavid connects with a right hand. Bouglas shakes it off.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouglas connects with a looping right hand.
McDavid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bouglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McDavid misses the target.
Bouglas throws a right hand that misses
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid looks to land a left hand but Bouglas moved out of range nicely.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Bouglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bouglas 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.
McDavid tries to clinch up
and Bouglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bouglas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from McDavid lands.
Bouglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouglas moves out of range as McDavid strikes.#T1#
McDavid lands with a good body shot.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bouglas on the side of the head.
McDavid is looking to clinch.
Bouglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for McDavid.
McDavid thumps Bouglas with a low kick.
Bouglas misses with a hook.
McDavid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDavid misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDavid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bouglas.
McDavid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDavid scores with a nice strike.
That kick from McDavid tenderised Bouglas's leg. Bouglas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bouglas swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid throws a hook but Bouglas blocks it.
Bouglas throws out a counter right but McDavid avoids it with no problem.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bouglas does it's job there.
A big right from McDavid misses.
McDavid cracks Bouglas with an open hand slap.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by McDavid.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid lands with an uppercut that bounces Bouglas off the ropes and back into range.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid lands with a slapping head kick.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Bouglas ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Bouglas throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bouglas on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bouglas slips a straight right by McDavid.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouglas.
McDavid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouglas.
Bouglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! McDavid slams his shin into Bouglas's torso.
McDavid thows a leg kick but Bouglas checks it
and Bouglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bouglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Bouglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouglas scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice jab there from McDavid.
McDavid throws a solid leg kick but Bouglas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDavid.
Bouglas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDavid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouglas checks it well.
Bouglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McDavid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bouglas can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Bouglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouglas blocks a leg kick.
McDavid throws a low kick but Bouglas avoids it.
Bouglas throws a body kick that misses.
Bouglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
Nice jab there from Bouglas.
McDavid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDavid connects with a jab.
Bouglas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
McDavid scores with a leg kick.
Bouglas throws a lazy uppercut
and McDavid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouglas thinking.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bouglas staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDavid throws a wild body kick that Bouglas sees coming a mile off.
McDavid backing away here, and Bouglas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDavid tries a low kick but Bouglas avoids it.
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bouglas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDavid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid slips under a jab from Bouglas.
Bouglas dips to his left and cracks McDavid with an uppercut!
Bouglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDavid throws a hook but Bouglas avoids it easily.
Bouglas flicks out a counter leg kick but McDavid steps away.
McDavid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bouglas.
McDavid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Bouglas. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Bouglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Bouglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bouglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as McDavid blocks the low kick.
McDavid throws a body punch but Bouglas moves out of range.
McDavid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bouglas's sensitive parts.
Bouglas ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bouglas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from McDavid
and Bouglas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDavid throws a lazy head kick
and Bouglas counters with a good low kick that McDavid was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McDavid misses with a hook. Bouglas ducked under it nicely.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouglas defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Bouglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Bouglas, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Bouglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bouglas lands with a good body shot.
Bouglas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDavid is out of range.
McDavid throws a leg kick but Bouglas checks it.
Bouglas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bouglas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Bouglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duster Bouglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Bouglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bouglas is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouglas.
A lazy left from Bouglas finds it's target.
Bouglas throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouglas 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.
Bouglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDavid tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bouglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid misses with a hook. Bouglas ducked under it nicely.
Bouglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDavid misses with a hook to the body
and Bouglas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDavid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bouglas.
A shot to the liver by Bouglas. Beautiful body shot.
Bouglas lands a glancing blow to the side of McDavid's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duster Bouglas.
Well McDavid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Redfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redfist sets himself, and McDavid steps forward looking for the clinch! Redfist avoids it this time.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfist.
Redfist connects with a single shot there.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redfist.
Redfist moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Redfist connects with a leg kick.
Redfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Good standup being displayed there by McDavid as he connects with a hook.
McDavid defending well as Redfist loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid ducks right into an uppercut from Redfist.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Redfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Redfist.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Redfist is just out of range.
McDavid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redfist in his tracks.
Redfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Redfist slams his shin into McDavid's torso.#T1#
McDavid throws out a powerful jab.
Redfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by McDavid there.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDavid throws a body punch but Redfist moves out of range.
Redfist lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDavid's sensitive parts.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Redfist ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid takes one on the button.
Redfist throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid jabs Redfist right on the nose. Redfist blinks but takes it well.
Redfist misses with a few strikes there.
Redfist scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid stalks Redfist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Redfist's face. Redfist staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
Redfist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redfist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDavid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redfist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Redfist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
and McDavid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
Redfist looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Redfist throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
McDavid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redfist with a body shot.
Redfist misses with a few strikes there.
Redfist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
McDavid throws out a leg kick but Redfist moves out of range and McDavid only half commits.
Redfist scores with a body shot.
McDavid tries a low kick but Redfist avoids it.
McDavid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redfist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDavid cracks Redfist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDavid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redfist misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
McDavid swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDavid checks it well.
Redfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from McDavid.
Redfist throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sortek Redfist will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDavid slips under a jab from Redfist.
Redfist looks for the body kick but McDavid saw that one coming.
McDavid 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.
McDavid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redfist's head.
A left lands for Redfist.
McDavid tries a low kick but Redfist avoids it.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
Redfist scores with a jab. McDavid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDavid looks to land a left hand but Redfist moved out of range nicely.
Redfist blocks a leg kick.
McDavid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redfist lands with a straight right. McDavid didn't see that one coming.
Redfist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid throws a head kick that misses.
Redfist slips a jab from McDavid.
Redfist throws a shot to the body.
McDavid tests Redfist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McDavid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redfist.
McDavid takes one to the side of the head.
Redfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redfist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Redfist misses with a left hand
and McDavid counters with a nice uppercut.
McDavid misses with an uppercut.
Redfist checks a low kick from McDavid.
Redfist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDavid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redfist throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Redfist's defenses.
A punch combination from McDavid misses.
Redfist throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
Redfist connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Redfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redfist lands a two punch combo.
Redfist slips under a jab from McDavid.#T2#
Redfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redfist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDavid throws a leg kick which misses Redfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfist tries to avoid it.
McDavid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redfist.
McDavid scores with a one two! Redfist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Redfist misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
McDavid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDavid staying out of range there.
Redfist lands with a hook. McDavid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redfist throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from McDavid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Redfist.
A jab from Redfist misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redfist is looking to counter punch.
McDavid misses with a leg kick.
Redfist throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sortek Redfist will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McDavid misses with a left hand
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid lands a lovely overhand right.
Redfist lands with a right hand.
McDavid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDavid checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDavid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redfist throws the left hand but McDavid avoids the punch easily.
Redfist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
McDavid throws a body kick that misses
letting Redfist counter with a right hand.
McDavid cracks Redfist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redfist looks to score with a jab to the body but McDavid is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfist misses with the body kick
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redfist tests McDavid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDavid throws a hook but Redfist avoids it easily.
McDavid connects with the punch.
McDavid connects with a right hand. Redfist shakes it off.#T1#
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfist.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redfist throws out a powerful jab.
Redfist lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Redfist misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
Redfist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Redfist slips the punch.
Redfist takes one on the button.
McDavid swings widly with a right hand
and Redfist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redfist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Redfist.#T2#
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sortek Redfist is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Redfist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDavid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDavid scores with a jab to the head.
McDavid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDavid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
McDavid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDavid clobbers Redfist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redfist stalks McDavid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDavid's face. McDavid staggers backwards, shaken.
McDavid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redfist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redfist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redfist jabs McDavid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDavid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Redfist as he connects with a hook.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Redfist slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redfist.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sortek Redfist!
A very excited looking Sortek Redfist rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic 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.
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
McDavid cracks Jovanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jovanovic stuns McDavid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from McDavid misses.
McDavid lands a jab to the head.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jovanovic.
McDavid tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking 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!#CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
Jovanovic presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McDavid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jovanovic.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDavid is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic cracks McDavid with a nice body shot.#T2#
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDavid or not.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
McDavid tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic throws the left hand but McDavid avoids the punch easily.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
Jovanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jovanovic drives through and clinches with McDavid against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid trying to control the position but instead, Jovanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDavid into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic managing to block the knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
McDavid working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic pushes McDavid back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McDavid.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McDavid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic scores with a body shot.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Jovanovic forces McDavid back against the ropes and clinches.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath McDavid's ribcage. McDavid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Jovanovic.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A body shot lands from McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jovanovic is defending well for now.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
McDavid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jovanovic won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDavid lands a left hand.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDavid or not.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
McDavid misses with some punches.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Nenad Jovanovic 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: AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Kin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from McDavid.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Kin slips the punch.
Kin checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Kin 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.
McDavid swings for the body but Kin moves out of range.
Kin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
McDavid stuns Kin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Kin slips the punch.
Kin misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a right hand that McDavid ducks under and follows up with a left that McDavid also avoids with ease.
Kin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
McDavid throws a shot to the body.
McDavid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid throws a jab when Kin was well out of range.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
Kin throws a nice looking combination but McDavid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kin misses with the combination.
McDavid lands a jab to the head.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
McDavid misses with a straight right. #T2#
McDavid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and Kin counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kin momentarily.
McDavid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kin.
A little feinted left hand from McDavid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDavid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kin throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.
McDavid misses the jab.
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kin lands with a nice combination. McDavid backs away looking to recover.#T3#
A cross from McDavid lands.
Kin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDavid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from McDavid misses.
McDavid misses with a body shot.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kin moves away.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Kin ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid lands with a nice combination. Kin backs away looking to recover.
Kin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDavid.
McDavid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Kin misses.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.#T4#
The fighters circling - Kin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kin misses with a double jab.
Kin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDavid if he has to take too many more of those.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Kin saw that one coming.
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kin stalks McDavid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDavid's face. McDavid staggers backwards, shaken.
Kin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kin looks to land a combination but McDavid avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDavid.
A punch lands to the side of Kin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Kin saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
McDavid takes the fight into the clinch.
McDavid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDavid throws a hook but Kin blocks it.
As McDavid backs off Kin throws a huge counter combo but McDavid manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Kin.
Kin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Kin counters with a series of strikes. McDavid will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDavid misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kin.
Kin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDavid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kin misses with a series of wild punches.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Kin blocks the low kick.
As McDavid backs off Kin throws a huge counter combo but McDavid manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. McDavid catches Kin right on the button with a cross.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kin throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDavid scores with a jab.#T1#
Kin misses with a few strikes there.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Kin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
McDavid throws a jab when Kin was well out of range.
Kin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Kin misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kin throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDavid scores with a jab. Kin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kin lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Kin blocks a leg kick.
Kin throws a right and a left that McDavid avoids nicely.
McDavid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kin. #T2#
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kin throws a series of punches but McDavid moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for McDavid.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
Kin misses the jab.
Kin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDavid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDavid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kin is able to avoid easily.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Kin does no damage.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid misses with the combination.
McDavid connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
A combination from Kin does no damage.
A cross from Kin lands.
McDavid moves out of range as Kin throws a body kick.
McDavid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kin counters with a two punch combo.
McDavid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kin slips under a jab.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kin is just out of range.
Kin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDavid fails to land with a series of punches.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kin counters with a three punch combo that has McDavid backing up. McDavid nods at Kin to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Kin moves away from the strike by McDavid.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Kin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDavid.
Kin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kin moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick.
Kin moves forwards but McDavid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kin throws a chopping leg kick but McDavid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kin throws a right hand that McDavid ducks under and follows up with a left that McDavid also avoids with ease.
McDavid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws a counter combo.
Kin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid throws the left hand but Kin avoids the punch easily.
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kin ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Kin throws a counter combo.
Kin throws a series of punches but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kin.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
A big left from McDavid misses.
Kin throws a counter combo.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Kin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from McDavid does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Kin misses.
A combination from McDavid does no damage.
Kin is looking for the big counter here.
McDavid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDavid backs up against the ropes.
Kin misses with a wild combination. #T1#
McDavid blocks a head kick by Kin.
McDavid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by McDavid.
Kin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDavid back to the ropes. Kin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kin blocks a head kick by McDavid.
McDavid dodges the punch combination from Kin.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kin.
Kin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDavid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDavid fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kin just manages to avoid it.
Kin misses with a wild combination.
McDavid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kin misses with a body kick.
Kin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
McDavid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kin.
Kin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kin with the inside leg kick.
Kin staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Kin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kin throws a right and a left that McDavid avoids nicely.
McDavid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kin staying out of range there.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kin throws a nice looking combination but McDavid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDavid is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range.
Berto Kin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDavid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kin misses with a double jab.
McDavid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
McDavid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid misses with a body kick.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kin thumps McDavid with a low kick.
Kin takes one on the button.#T4#
Kin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDavid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDavid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kin misses with a head kick.
Kin moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Kin.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Kin is just out of range.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Kin. Those never looked like landing.
Kin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kin! #CL#
McDavid moves into range and clinches up with Kin.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berto Kin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: 8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawthorne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDavids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawthorne cracks a nice hook into McDavid's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hawthorne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
Hawthorne stuns McDavid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawthorne's hands.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Hawthorne jabs McDavid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDavid.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
McDavid throws a one two combo.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne tried to counter with a leg kick but McDavid avoided it.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.#T2#
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Hawthorne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
McDavid lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from McDavid misses
and Hawthorne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne counters with a leg kick.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawthorne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Hawthorne checks it.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne throws a low kick but McDavid avoids it.
McDavid throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDavid checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDavid checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDavid.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid walks into a left hand.
McDavid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawthorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDavid is out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. McDavid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDavid scores with a hook.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawthorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawthorne takes a swing at McDavid's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
McDavid slips a jab from Hawthorne.#T1#
McDavid looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDavid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne throws a poor cross that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Hawthorne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid lands with an overhand left.
McDavid slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Damien Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
McDavid lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks McDavid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDavid down. #T2#
McDavid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawthorne keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne works McDavid's body with a nice hook.
McDavid blocks a jab.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
Hawthorne tries to work over McDavid's front leg with a kick but McDavid checks it.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDavid under the eye.
McDavid moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawthorne.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
McDavid connects with a body shot that sends Hawthorne's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne with a nice calf kick.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid lands a body shot.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDavid connects with a looping right hand.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid misses the body punch
and Hawthorne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McDavid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDavid connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDavid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDavid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDavid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawthorne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDavid needs to keep his hands up - Hawthorne had a free shot at his head there.
McDavid avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDavid moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDavid connects with the punch.#T2#
Hawthorne catches McDavid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Hawthorne. Beautiful body shot.
McDavid with a nice cross.
A big right from McDavid misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDavid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawthorne tries to bum rush McDavid with a series of wild strikes but McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawthorne counters with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hawthorne.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Hawthorne.
Well Hawthorne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Hawthorne!
Damien Hawthorne made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was my final fight under Heartless Team management and gym. Thanks for the ride! It's been a pleasure'.

Event: 8L 90 - Aoki's 2nd Goodbye
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDavid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDavid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatum scores with a nice strike.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
McDavid throws a low kick but Tatum avoids it.
A shot to the body from McDavid misses
and Tatum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDavid thinking.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDavid tried to counter with a leg kick but Tatum avoided it.
Tatum throws a nice head kick!
McDavid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
Tatum slips under a jab.
McDavid throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Tatum misses with a series of wild punches.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
Tatum delivers a nice body kick.
Tatum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDavid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatum's sensitive parts.
McDavid scores with a three punch combo!
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Tatum misses.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
McDavid tries to clinch but Tatum moves away
and Tatum counters with a two punch combo.
A bone on bone clash there as McDavid blocks the leg kick. #T2#
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for McDavid. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDavid takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDavid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tatum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid blocks a jab.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from McDavid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDavid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for McDavid.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDavid has time to react.
Tatum lands with a right hand.
McDavid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a body punch
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
McDavid dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Tatum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum throws out a leg kick but McDavid moves out of range and Tatum only half commits.
McDavid misses with an uppercut.
Tatum throws a big counter head kick but McDavid avoids it with no problem.
McDavid is looking to slow Tatum down with leg kicks.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a sloppy body shot
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDavid backing away here, and Tatum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatum misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDavid.
Tatum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid staying out of range there.
McDavid scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDavid.
A big right from McDavid misses.
McDavid lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tatum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tatum.
McDavid misses with a head kick.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for McDavid. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Tatum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDavid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from McDavid
and Tatum counters with a left to the body.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDavid.
A little feinted left hand from McDavid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Jab, jab by McDavid - just one landing.
Tatum throws a leg kick but McDavid sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatum.
McDavid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Tatum looks for the body kick but McDavid saw that one coming.
Tatum throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDavid counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
And Tatum responds with a good body kick, but McDavid manages to step out the way in time.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDavid.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tatum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum slips a straight right by McDavid.
Connor McDavid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDavid checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
McDavid is looking to counter the offense by Tatum and move into the clinch.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDavid circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDavid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tatum slips a straight right by McDavid.
Tatum tries to land a leg kick but McDavid saw it coming and moves away.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDavid throwing a counter right hand but Tatum manages to avoid it.
McDavid jabs at Tatum's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Tatum.
Well McDavid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Connor McDavid 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: 8L 85 - Not near scones
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawthorne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawthorne looks to land a body kick but McDavid moved away.
McDavid throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Hawthorne throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid scores with a hook.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Hawthorne's ribs.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawthorne's sensitive parts.
Hawthorne misses with a body kick.#CL#
McDavid rushes Hawthorne and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDavid scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McDavid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow. #BC2#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
An attempted straight right counter from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid connects with a jab.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawthorne's head.
McDavid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawthorne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDavid throws a series of punches but Hawthorne avoids them all with ease.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot.
McDavid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDavid throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDavid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawthorne throws the kick towards the body but McDavid avoids it.
McDavid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawthorne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDavid scrambles back to his feet.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid throws a nice looking combination but Hawthorne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
McDavid throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Hawthorne throws a push kick but McDavid slaps the foot to one side.
McDavid throws a low kick but Hawthorne moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
McDavid with a nice calf kick.
McDavid swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDavid misses with a hook.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDavid moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDavid throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDavid slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne moves away from the strike by McDavid.
Hawthorne ducks right into an uppercut from McDavid.
McDavid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawthorne.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne throws the kick towards the body but McDavid avoids it.
Hawthorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
McDavid throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawthorne blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawthorne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McDavid misses its target.#T1#
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Hawthorne slams his shin into McDavid's torso.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
Hawthorne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawthorne.
McDavid throws a head kick but Hawthorne moves out of range.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hawthorne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDavid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid 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.
McDavid blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
McDavid misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A clash of legs there as Hawthorne blocks the low kick.
McDavid tries to clinch there but Hawthorne circles away.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid throws a low kick but Hawthorne avoids it.
McDavid misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
McDavid is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne scores with a push kick.
McDavid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne thinks about the counter body kick.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid fails to land with a series of punches.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne is looking to land body kicks.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne misses with a body kick.
Hawthorne tries to bum rush McDavid with a series of wild strikes but McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawthorne tests McDavid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from McDavid misses.
McDavid scores with the left hand. Hawthorne knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Hawthorne lands with a nice body kick.
Hawthorne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne fakes the leg kick and cracks McDavid in the body.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDavid if he has to take too many more of those.
McDavid throws a leg kick that misses.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
Hawthorne thinks about the counter body kick.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
McDavid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick.
McDavid staying out of range there.
Hawthorne throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
Hawthorne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
McDavid walks into a left hand.
McDavid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawthorne takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDavid tries to clinch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
McDavid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
enabling McDavid to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Hawthorne.
I think Hawthorne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Damien Hawthorne!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight as a draw!

Damien Hawthorne wins by majority decision!
Damien Hawthorne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 81 - Underweight Burns
Date: Jun 21, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
A big left from McDavid misses.
Ishimura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDavid. McDavid obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDavid clobbers Ishimura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDavid with a nice cross.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
McDavid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ishimura loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Ishimura.
Ishimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishimura prevents a body shot from McDavid.
Ishimura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid. #T1#
Ishimura is trying to stall.
Ishimura scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
Ishimura throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid keeps control of Ishimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDavid pushes Ishimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ishimura up against the cage.
Good body shot from McDavid. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks from the clinch.
Ishimura throws a front kick that sends McDavid stumbling back into the cage.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid cracks Ishimura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Ishimura lands with a slapping head kick.
McDavid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishimura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Ishimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDavid working aggressively here. #BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura takes one on the button.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Ishimura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McDavid tries to keep at a distance but Ishimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDavid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishimura avoids it.
The referee calls for Ishimura to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ishimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Ishimura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDavid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDavid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura throws a head kick that McDavid semi-blocks.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
McDavid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but McDavid moved away.
Ishimura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
Ishimura 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.
Ishimura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Ishimura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from McDavid lands but Ishimura takes it in his stride. #ROC#Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can McDavid finish him?
Some bone on bone action there as McDavid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura blocks the body kick.
McDavid is looking to land body kicks.
Ishimura throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McDavid scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
Ishimura walks into a left hand.
Ishimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid. #T2#
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Ishimura throws a one two combo.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Ishimura checks it.
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and McDavid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ishimura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDavid lands a jab.
Ishimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishimura. That's going to slow McDavid down.
McDavid avoids the body shot from Ishimura.
McDavid throws a quick counter head kick but Ishimura was just out of range.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid sets himself, and Ishimura steps forward looking for the clinch! McDavid avoids it this time.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishimura moves away from the strike by McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
McDavid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDavid lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a lazy head kick
and McDavid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimura thinking.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but McDavid moved away.
McDavid is looking to counter punch.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid tries to clinch but Ishimura moves out of range.
Ishimura misses with a straight left.
Ishimura connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by McDavid as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from McDavid.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosuke Ishimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Ishimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ishimura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
McDavid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily.
Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Ishimura misses the jab.
McDavid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by McDavid.
McDavid swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
McDavid checks the leg kick.
Ishimura throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ishimura throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ishimura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Ishimura's defenses.
Ishimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDavid connects with the punch.
McDavid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishimura at a distance.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDavid lands with an overhand left.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishimura. McDavid does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as McDavid blocks the low kick.
McDavid lands with a straight right. Ishimura didn't see that one coming.
McDavid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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, Kosuke Ishimura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'.

Event: 8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from McDavid misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tay! But no joy.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
McDavid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tay tries to land a front kick but McDavid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
McDavid tries to clinch but Tay is having none of it.
Tay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tay throws a leg kick
and McDavid counters with a low kick, right behind Tay 's knee.
McDavid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
McDavid avoids the head kick by Tay.
A head kick misses from Tay.
McDavid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tay manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Tay clips McDavid with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give McDavid a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT2#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.#KD2#
Tay staggers McDavid with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! McDavid looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#McDavid is rocked!
McDavid is breathing heavily.
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!
Tay throws a leg kick which misses McDavid's front leg but catches the back leg as McDavid tries to avoid it.
Tay tries to score with a low kick but McDavid moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from McDavid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Tay.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid slips a jab and a cross from Tay.
Tay looks to land a body kick but McDavid moved away.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Tay throws a big shot that misses.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
Tay misses with a head kick.
McDavid works Tay's body with a nice hook.
Tay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from McDavid misses. #T2#
Tay closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks McDavid out cold! McDavid corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Tay!
In his post fight interview, Chong Tay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 8L 74 - Fast Charger
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
McDavid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker connects with the punch.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDavid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
McDavid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
McDavid slips a jab and a cross from Baker. #T1#
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker misses with a body shot.
McDavid throws a low kick, looking for Baker's leg but Baker calmly moves out of range.
A big right from McDavid misses.
And Baker counters with a quick kick to the body but McDavid blocks it.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
McDavid has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Baker blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Baker misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from McDavid. #T2#
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Baker.
Baker is trying to stall.
McDavid lands with a short shot to the head.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Baker lands the left hand.
McDavid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDavid throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDavid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baker has time to react.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
McDavid tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDavid scores with a jab.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDavid 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.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Baker.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.
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!
McDavid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
McDavid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDavid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
McDavid looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker 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.
McDavid scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
McDavid feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Baker's defenses.
McDavid blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a body shot
and McDavid counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDavid moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Baker moves away from the strike by McDavid.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Baker there.#T1#
Baker staying out of range there.
McDavid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
McDavid scores with a jab to the head.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker cracks McDavid with an open hand slap.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker is looking to wear down McDavid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDavid thumps Baker with a low kick.
McDavid lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a double jab. #T2#
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops McDavid onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a big uppercut that drops McDavid face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!

Event: 8L 69 - L Jackson
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
McDavid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Bull as he checks the leg kick.
Bull dodges the punch combination from McDavid.
McDavid lands a glancing blow to the side of Bull's head.
McDavid feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Bull scores with a push kick.
Bull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull catches McDavid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
And Bull counters with a quick kick to the body but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Bull counters with a head kick. That will keep McDavid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bull lands with a good body shot.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Bull.
Bull swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDavid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
Bull misses with a hook to the body
and McDavid counters with a straight right hand.
Bull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDavid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
McDavid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull throws a nice looking combination but McDavid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
McDavid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bull on the side of the head.
McDavid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDavid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDavid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bull misses with a hook.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDavid cracks Bull with an open hand slap.
McDavid misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from McDavid misses.
Bull connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
Bull throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Bull lands a high kick!
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Bull misses with a kick to the body
enabling McDavid to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDavid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot.
McDavid lands a right hook to the body.
McDavid misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull tries a head kick but it misses.
Bull blocks a head kick by McDavid.
McDavid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull blocks a jab.
McDavid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull with a nice calf kick.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses.
Bull takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Bull scores with a jab.
Bull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDavid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but McDavid is just out of range.
McDavid misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Bull misses with a looping right.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull works McDavid's body with a nice hook.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Bull slips under a jab from McDavid.
Bull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
McDavid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Bull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily.
A head kick from McDavid lands but Bull takes it in his stride.
McDavid connects with a body shot that sends Bull's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bull connects with a body shot that sends McDavid's belly button to the back.
McDavid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
Bull looks for the body kick but McDavid saw that one coming.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but McDavid is just out of range.
Bull moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull misses with a low kick.
Bull throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily.
McDavid feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Bull misses.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bull throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDavid misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
McDavid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bull's head backwards.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bull's hands.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bull's hands.
McDavid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bull finds it's way round the side to connect with McDavid's head.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
McDavid throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull works the jab nicely.
McDavid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Bull misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
Bull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Bull thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDavid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDavid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Bull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDavid at a distance.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid blocks a leg kick.
Bull avoids the body shot from McDavid.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bull connects with a single shot there.
Bull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDavid wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Bull.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bull stuns McDavid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDavid misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull avoids the body shot from McDavid.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Bull lands.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull cracks McDavid with an open hand slap.
McDavid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDavid scores with a jab. Bull acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as McDavid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Bull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by McDavid as he connects with a hook.
Bull looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Bull throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bull. That one must have hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Jari Bull wins by split decision!
Jari Bull thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: 8L 63 - Wrath of Kahn
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
A big right from McDavid misses.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawthorne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawthorne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDavid staying out of range there.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne slips a jab from McDavid.
McDavid scores with a jab. Hawthorne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDavid lands a jab to Hawthorne's midsection.
McDavid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid is looking to slow Hawthorne down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but McDavid ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
McDavid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and McDavid counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by McDavid.
McDavid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - McDavid coming out on top.#T1#
Hawthorne swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDavid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDavid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawthorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.
McDavid with a nice calf kick.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from McDavid.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawthorne lands with an uppercut that bounces McDavid off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDavid misses with a hook.#CL2#
Hawthorne gets tackled into the ropes by McDavid. McDavid maintains the clinch.
McDavid tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
McDavid lands a right hand.
Hawthorne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawthorne.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy right hand. McDavid should have avoided that one.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne throws a sloppy head kick and McDavid moves out of range easily.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDavid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDavid. McDavid obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A little jabbing left from McDavid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from McDavid misses.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDavid.
A head kick by Hawthorne misses
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hawthorne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
A jab from McDavid misses.
Hawthorne defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Damien Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hawthorne lands a glancing blow to the side of McDavid's head.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from McDavid.
Hawthorne throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawthorne steps away.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid dips to his left and cracks Hawthorne with an uppercut!
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne takes a swing at McDavid's ribcage but misses.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hawthorne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawthorne.
McDavid defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawthorne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
McDavid is looking to slow Hawthorne down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDavid.
Hawthorne throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid feints a counter leg kick.
McDavid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDavid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
McDavid throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid digs a good body shot into Hawthorne's ribs.
Hawthorne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot.
McDavid takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
McDavid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawthorne to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawthorne scores with a nice strike.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawthorne misses the target.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawthorne moves forwards but McDavid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but McDavid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from McDavid.
Hawthorne takes one to the side of the head.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
Hawthorne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid throws a leg kick which misses Hawthorne's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawthorne tries to avoid it.
McDavid moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
McDavid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Hawthorne avoids it with no problem.
Hawthorne lands with a nice body punch.
Hawthorne defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that McDavid ducks under and follows up with a left that McDavid also avoids with ease.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawthorne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a quick counter head kick but McDavid was just out of range.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
Hawthorne misses with a head kick.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but McDavid is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Hawthorne misses. #T2#
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne stuns McDavid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McDavid. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
McDavid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid wants to slow Hawthorne down by chopping away at his legs.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Hawthorne.
Well McDavid 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by majority decision!
Connor McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 8L 61 - Paperclips
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from McDavid.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - McDavid had a free shot at his head there.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
McDavid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away.
A head kick misses from McDavid. #CL2#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the ropes.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
McDavid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for McDavid.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.#CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged McDavid in a clinch.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandrov's hands.
McDavid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexandrov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and McDavid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDavid lands a right hand.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
McDavid moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor McDavid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDavid pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
McDavid gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Well,Alexandrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into McDavid's ribcage.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDavid avoids it.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but McDavid improves position.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid lands a body shot.
Alexandrov presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into McDavid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDavid's gas tank.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Alexandrov.
Well McDavid 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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: 8L 57 - March Monstrosity
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid walks into a jab.
Durand misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
McDavid scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Durand blocks the low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durand crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDavid - the referee stops the clock and Durand gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDavid. Durand manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand misses with a body shot.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.#T1#
A low kick from Durand misses
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Jab by Durand.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
McDavid blocks a jab.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Durand looks to land a combination. McDavid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
McDavid takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
McDavid takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand cracks McDavid with a nice body shot.
Durand blocks a body shot from McDavid.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
McDavid avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Durand.
McDavid lands a body punch.
McDavid takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDavid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand. #CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Durand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDavid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
McDavid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks McDavid in the body.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand tries to counter by clinching up but McDavid breaks away and moves out of range.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand throws a nice head kick!
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
A head kick misses from Durand.
A countering left hand to the body from McDavid misses.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDavid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Durand works over McDavid's head and body with a nice combination.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
Durand cracks McDavid with an open hand slap.
McDavid misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops McDavid in his tracks momentarily.
Durand swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDavid scores with a kick to the body.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand lands with a right hand. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with McDavid.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Durand misses with a body punch.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDavid blocks it with crossed arms.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand landing knees to the head.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDavid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A jab from McDavid misses.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDavid is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Durand slips a straight right by McDavid.#CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
McDavid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDavid can turn it around.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDavid misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDavid.
McDavid is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Durand.
McDavid working aggressively here.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Durand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDavid is defending well for now.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
McDavid throws a nice head kick!
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
McDavid slips a straight right by Durand.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Durand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
McDavid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand with a nice cross.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
Durand moves away from the strike by McDavid.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDavid manages to circle out of the way.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDavid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDavid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Connor McDavid just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDavid just manages to avoid it.
Durand moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDavid misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Durand throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDavid avoids it.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand looks to clinch
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
Durand misses with a body shot. #T1#
McDavid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDavid is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDavid is defending well for now.
McDavid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but McDavid blocks with his arms. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A punch combination from McDavid misses.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Durand feints and then cracks McDavid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDavid down.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid 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.
McDavid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Connor McDavid in that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durand misses with a body kick.
McDavid walks into a straight right hand from Durand.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
McDavid takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand throws a nice head kick!
McDavid swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDavid's knee momentarily.#T1#
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from McDavid misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDavid at a distance.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Durand keeps McDavid at a distance using the push kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from McDavid misses.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a leg kick which misses McDavid's front leg but catches the back leg as McDavid tries to avoid it. #T2#
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
McDavid throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand 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.
McDavid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand digs a good hook to McDavid's body.
Durand tries to clinch up but McDavid circles away and keeps his distance.
McDavid fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDavid has time to react.
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jacques Durand, 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: 8L 51 - Ryan
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Bull takes one to the chin there.
Bull on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Bull 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.
McDavid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bull.
Bull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDavid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but McDavid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDavid lands with an uppercut that bounces Bull off the ropes and back into range.
Bull lets loose with a powerful body kick. McDavid will feel that in the morning.
A left lands for McDavid.
McDavid misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Bull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Bull controls his hands.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDavid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bull lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Bull.
McDavid misses with the head strike. #T1#
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Bull controls his hands.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to McDavid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull trying to control the position but instead, McDavid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bull into the ropes.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
McDavid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDavid lands a body punch.
A short right from Bull.
McDavid presses Bull against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDavid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid blocking some punches.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid trying to land knees to the body.
Bull lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDavid.
McDavid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, McDavid scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDavids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Bull clinches.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Bull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDavid or not.
Nice body punch from McDavid - that landed with a thud.
Bull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
Bull scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull lands an uppercut.
McDavid lands a hook that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow. #T1#
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDavid stalls.
McDavid trying to control the position but instead, Bull has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDavid into the ropes.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from McDavid.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bull.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Bull controls his hands.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDavid blocking some punches.
Bull is looking to control McDavid's arms but McDavid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bull has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
Bull gets through McDavid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Bull misses with the head strike.
McDavid lands a body punch.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McDavid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Bull pushes McDavid back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDavid wants to stall.
Bull tries to stall but McDavid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid moves away from the strike by Bull.
Bull moves forwards but McDavid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Bull.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
Bull tries to counter by closing the distance.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
Bull moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull looks for the body kick but McDavid saw that one coming.
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Bull clinches with his opponent.
Bull misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, McDavid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bull scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
McDavid gets through Bull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bull.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
McDavid lands a body shot.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDavid working aggressively here.
McDavid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bull is keeping busy.
Bull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDavid crunches a lovely knee into Bull's ribcage.
Bull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDavid tries to work over Bull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDavid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jari Bull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid tries to land knees in the clinch but Bull avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDavid obliges.#T2#
A short body shot lands from McDavid as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from McDavid.
Bull misses with a body punch.
McDavid lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
A right hand to the body from McDavid.
Bull tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid lands with a right to the head.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
Jari Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid lands an uppercut.
McDavid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bull.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull working aggressively here.
McDavid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Connor McDavid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 8L 47 - Pope
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
McDavid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Jab from McDavid.
Baker defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid lands with a cross.
McDavid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.#CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
Baker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDavid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
McDavid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a right hand
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Baker avoids the body shot from McDavid.
The crowd cheers as McDavid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range. #T2#
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
McDavid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the ropes by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
Baker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Baker tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDavid thinking.
Baker slips under a jab from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
McDavid lands a head shot.#T1#
Baker tries to clinch up.
McDavid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDavid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McDavid as he connects with a hook.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Baker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDavid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid tries to clinch up.
Baker throws a quick counter head kick but McDavid was just out of range.
McDavid scores with a leg kick.
A big right from McDavid misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDavid thumps Baker with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Baker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
McDavid cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid wants to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch position.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
McDavid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from McDavid is predictable there
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
McDavid misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McDavid.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDavid obliges.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
McDavid working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from McDavid.
Baker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Baker misses with a body punch.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Baker misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDavid 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Connor McDavid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 8L 43 - Westbrook
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
McDavid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo throws a series of punches but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halo misses with a low kick.
McDavid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Halo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDavid lands a head shot.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo scores with a head kick. McDavid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Halo.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target. #T1#
Halo moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Halo throws the kick towards the body but McDavid avoids it.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halo staying out of range there.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo scores with a shot to the body.
McDavid feints and then cracks Halo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halo down.
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Halo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
Halo throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Halo throws the kick towards the body but McDavid avoids it.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo tries to score with a low kick but McDavid moves his leg out of the way.
Halo throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Halo swinging wildly here.
Halo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo scores with a leg kick.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo wants to slow McDavid down by chopping away at his legs.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid moves out of range as Halo strikes.
McDavid feints a counter leg kick.
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Halo instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
McDavid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
McDavid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
McDavid lands a good knee to the midsection. Halo won't want to take too many of those.
Halo tries to stall but McDavid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Halo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from McDavid as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Halo prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo trying to stall but McDavid improves his position.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Halo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDavid can turn it around.
Halo tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Halo blocking some punches.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo prevents a body shot from McDavid.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDavid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Halo avoiding damage.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McDavid.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Connor McDavid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halo tries a knee to the head but McDavid blocks it.
Halo connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDavid's face.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDavid.
A hook to the body from Halo.
McDavid lands a damaging elbow.
Halo prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from McDavid.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid connects with a crisp jab.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a two punch combination.
McDavid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Halo misses with a looping right.
Halo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but McDavid saw it coming and moves away.
Halo throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDavid.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDavid's hands.
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDavid lands a right hook to the body.
McDavid scores with a hook.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for McDavid.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo throws the left hand but McDavid avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
McDavid clinches.
McDavid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDavid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, McDavid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Halo. #T2#
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDavid avoids it.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDavid tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halo tries a knee to the head but McDavid blocks it.
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo blocking some punches.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Halo's ribcage. Halo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from McDavid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDavid 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

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

Event: Eight Limbs XXXIX - Chimdale
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Waldron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDavid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waldron tries to clinch
and Waldron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waldron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDavid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waldron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waldron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waldron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid checks a low kick from Waldron.
McDavid swings for the body but Waldron moves out of range. #CL#
Waldron clinches up against the ropes.
McDavid scores a nice knee to the body.
McDavid lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McDavid as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDavid.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid working Waldron over with knees to the body.#T1#
Waldron with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
McDavid blocks the elbow strike.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldron.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDavid blocks it with crossed arms.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Waldron is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDavid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waldron takes a shot to the head.
McDavid tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for McDavid.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waldron.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDavid works on Waldron's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Waldron lands a hook that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a short shot to the head.
McDavid lands a hook that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
McDavid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waldron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waldron misses with a knee to the head.
McDavid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldron holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McDavid avoiding damage as Waldron throws knees to the body.
Waldron takes a shot to the head.
McDavid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldron blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Waldron scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Waldron drops his hands momentarily and McDavid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from McDavid finds it's way through Waldron's defenses.
Waldron moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
Waldron scores with the left hand. McDavid knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waldron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waldron staying out of range there.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waldron moves away.
Waldron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Waldron misses the target.
Waldron ducks right into an uppercut from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waldron there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDavid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waldron throws a nice looking combination but McDavid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from McDavid misses
and Waldron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDavid 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.
McDavid throws a hook but Waldron avoids it easily.#T1#
McDavid scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Waldron avoids the body shot from McDavid.
Waldron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
Waldron is looking to counter punch.
McDavid defending well as Waldron loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
Waldron takes a swing at McDavid's ribcage but misses.
McDavid connects with a looping right hand.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waldron tries to clinch there but McDavid circles away.
McDavid with a nice cross.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Waldron's shoulder, as Waldron tries to avoid the shot.
Waldron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDavid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waldron blocks a head kick by McDavid.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waldron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDavid scores with a hook to the body. Waldron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waldron misses with a left hand
enabling McDavid to counter with a crisp jab.
Waldron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDavid. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Waldron tries to close the distance and clinch but McDavid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
Waldron misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDavid scores with a jab.
McDavid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Waldron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Waldron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Waldron's shoulder, as Waldron tries to avoid the shot.
Waldron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Waldron moves away from the strike by McDavid.
Waldron ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Waldron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Waldron misses
and McDavid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Waldron misses its intended target.
McDavid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDavid connects with a nice looking jab.
Waldron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waldron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Waldron saw that one coming.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Waldron is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid throws the left hand but Waldron avoids the punch easily.
Waldron looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
Waldron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Waldron ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
A low kick from McDavid is predictable there
enabling Waldron to counter with a crisp jab.
Waldron defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid looks to land a left hand but Waldron moved out of range nicely.
A big left from McDavid misses.
McDavid misses the jab.
McDavid throws a nice looking combination but Waldron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waldron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waldron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid slips under a jab.
McDavid keeps the fight on the outside.
McDavid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waldron momentarily.
Waldron staying out of range there.
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waldron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDavid.
A jab from Waldron does it's job there.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waldron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Waldron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waldron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Waldron does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waldron takes one on the button.
McDavid works Waldron's body with a nice hook.
McDavid throws a sloppy head kick and Waldron moves out of range easily.
Waldron misses with a left hand
and McDavid counters with a nice uppercut.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waldron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDavid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDavid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waldron scores with the left hand. McDavid knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
McDavid moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McDavid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDavid 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

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

Event: Eight Limbs XXIX - Simon
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid connects with a looping right hand.
McDavid wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker throws a big counter combination but McDavid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDavid misses with a wild combination.
McDavid with a hook.
McDavid connects with the punch.
McDavid works the jab nicely.
McDavid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDavid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
McDavid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Baker blocks the low kick.
McDavid lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid lands a jab to the head.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.
Baker tries to circle away but McDavid has him pinned against the ropes.
McDavid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Baker is trying to stall.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDavid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
McDavid drives through and clinches with Baker against the ropes.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
McDavid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
McDavid tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
McDavid misses with a knee strike.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid effectively controlling the action here.
Baker avoiding damage as McDavid throws knees to the body.
McDavid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head. #T1#
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid working aggressively here.
Baker is trying to push McDavid away but McDavid has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McDavid is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns McDavid into the ropes.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
McDavid lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDavid lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDavid. #CL2#
McDavid has Baker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDavid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDavid can pounce on him.
McDavid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDavid misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDavids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker throws a wild body kick that McDavid sees coming a mile off.
McDavid lands a nice looking body shot.
Well,Baker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McDavid works the jab nicely.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a head kick.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid throws a sloppy body shot
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDavid lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDavid slips a jab from Baker.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
McDavid jabs at Baker's body.
McDavid catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Baker lands a jab to McDavid's midsection.
McDavid throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
A good leg kick by McDavid.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDavid thinking.
McDavid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Jab by Baker.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDavid clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Baker.#T2#
McDavid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDavid.
Nice cross by McDavid.
McDavid throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker blocks a jab.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Baker clips McDavid with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give McDavid a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#McDavid is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but McDavid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for McDavid. That snapped Baker's head back.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid throws a leg kick that is checked
and as McDavid tries to reset, Baker cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! McDavid is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!

Event: Eight Limbs XXIII- Faltermayer
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czarny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Czarny.
Czarny looks to clinch
and Czarny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid lands a jab.
Czarny blocks a leg kick.
Czarny tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Czarny is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
Czarny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDavid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Czarny throws out a powerful jab.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid swats away the attempt to clinch by Czarny.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Czarny ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Czarny.
McDavid thumps Czarny with a low kick.
Czarny lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Czarny misses with a right hand
letting McDavid counter with a right hand. #T1#
A punch combination from Czarny misses.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Czarny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Czarny is out of range.
Czarny throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
Czarny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czarny moves away.
Czarny avoids the body shot from McDavid.
McDavid throws a solid leg kick but Czarny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDavid.
McDavid misses the jab.
McDavid throws a hook but Czarny blocks it.#CL#
Czarny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Czarny has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDavid.
McDavid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Czarny or not. #T2#
McDavid keeps control of Czarny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDavid lands a hook that snaps the head of Czarny backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Czarny.
Czarny working hard to break the clinch.
McDavid scores with a hook to the body.
McDavid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Czarny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from McDavid.
Nice body punch from McDavid - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from McDavid.
A bit of stalling here from McDavid.
Czarny takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Czarny ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Czarny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDavid - the referee stops the clock and Czarny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDavid. Czarny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Czarny throws a series of punches but McDavid avoids them all with ease.
Czarny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Czarny throws a poor cross that misses
and McDavid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zawisza Czarny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McDavid clinches up against the ropes.
McDavid lands a good knee to the midsection. Czarny won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McDavid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDavid gets through Czarny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Czarny misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Czarny takes a shot to the head.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Czarny backwards.
McDavid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Czarny seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDavid can turn it around.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDavid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Czarny.
McDavid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Czarny is trying to force a seperation but McDavid has the dominant position.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Czarny backwards.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
Czarny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Czarny's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Czarny tries to break the clinch but McDavid is controlling the position.
Czarny is trying to push McDavid away but McDavid has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
McDavid digs a right hand into Czarny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Czarny's gas tank.
McDavid scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDavid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Czarny is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Czarny takes a shot to the head.
Oh Czarny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McDavid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDavid creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Czarny crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Czarny face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! McDavid takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Eight Limbs XVIII - Milhouse
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
It looked like Sharp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into McDavid's ribs.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Sharp slips a straight right by McDavid.
Sharp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharp.
McDavid tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Sharp avoids the body shot from McDavid.
Sharp is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Sharp rushes McDavid and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
A short left from Sharp.
Sharp works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
Sharp managing to block the knees to the body from McDavid.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
Sharp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Sharp's ribcage. Sharp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDavid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp takes a shot to the head.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
Sharp is trying to maintain a safe position but McDavid gets an underhook and turns Sharp into the ropes.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from McDavid.
Sharp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the ropes.
McDavid tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharp avoids the damage to the body.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath McDavid's ribcage. McDavid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
Sharp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sharp moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDavid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid walks into a jab.
Sharp lands with an overhand left.
McDavid 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.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp misses the jab.
McDavid lands with a good body shot.
McDavid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. McDavid does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sharp clinches.
McDavid throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp blocks a body shot from McDavid. #T1#
Sharp lands a hook that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharp is working McDavid over against the ropes.
McDavid is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharp.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp is leaning against McDavid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sharp working aggressively here.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the ropes.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sharp blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Sharp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp dodges an elbow strike from McDavid.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Asa Sharp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sharp tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharp.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid misses with a looping right.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sharp, as that shot connected.
Sharp wants to clinch up but McDavid keeps it at a distance.
Sharp tries to clinch but McDavid is having none of it.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDavid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Sharp with the inside leg kick.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid blocks a jab.
Sharp swings widly with a right hand
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from McDavid misses.
A quick step to the side and Sharp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDavid circles away quickly and effectively.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a three punch combo that has McDavid backing up. McDavid nods at Sharp to acknowledge the strikes.
McDavid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for McDavid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but McDavid is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a straight right.
Sharp with a hook.
McDavid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Sharp counters with a three punch combo that has McDavid backing up. McDavid nods at Sharp to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDavid back to the ropes. Sharp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#McDavid is rocked!
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDavid is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharp finish him?
McDavid misses with a looping left.
Sharp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharp wants to clinch.#T2#
Sharp connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of McDavid's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked McDavid - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Asa Sharp!
An intense looking Asa Sharp took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im a can CRUSHERRRR'.

Event: Eight Limbs XV
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDavid on the side of the head.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russ.
Russ slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russ wants to clinch.
McDavid lands a jab to the head.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Russ misses the target.
Russ misses with a straight left.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
McDavid takes one to the chin there.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and McDavid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
McDavid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russ is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDavid is defending well for now.#T1#
McDavid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russ backwards.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Russ tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDavid avoids it.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid.
McDavid misses with some punches.
Good body shot from McDavid.
McDavid pushes Russ back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDavid lands an uppercut.
McDavid pushes Russ back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from McDavid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russ is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Russ.
McDavid lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Russ is rocked!
Russ misses with a knee to the head.
Oh Russ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russ blocking some punches.
Russ seems to have got his legs back now.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Russ throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
Russ missing with knees to the body.
McDavid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDavid lands with a right to the head.
Russ has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
McDavid cracks Russ with a nice body shot.
McDavid slows down the pace here.
McDavid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russ using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDavid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russ is breathing heavily.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russ backwards.
McDavid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from McDavid.
Russ scores with a knee to the head.
McDavid managing to block the knees to the body from Russ.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
Russ tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Russ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid lands a lovely overhand right.
Russ paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Russ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russ ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Russ.
Russ blocks a jab.
Russ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Russ lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDavid doesn't seem phased though.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Russ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russ tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDavid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Russ as he checks the leg kick.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Russ counters with a three punch combo that has McDavid backing up. McDavid nods at Russ to acknowledge the strikes.
McDavid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Russ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDavid throws the left hand but Russ avoids the punch easily.
Russ is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid connects with a nice looking jab.
Russ tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Russ avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McDavid misses with a looping left.
McDavid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russ throwing a counter right hand but McDavid manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from McDavid finds it's target.
Russ tries to clinch up but McDavid circles away and keeps his distance.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leman Russ is winning the standup battle so far.
Russ misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Russ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McDavid misses.
A little feinted left hand from Russ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leman Russ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russ looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid misses with a hook. Russ ducked under it nicely.
Russ ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.#T2#
McDavid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russ misses with a straight right.
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russ throws out the jab.
McDavid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russ on the side of the head.
Russ throws a lazy uppercut
and McDavid counters with a good low kick that Russ was not able to check.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Russ tries to clinch
and McDavid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid staying out of range there.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
McDavid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDavid lands with a cross.
Russ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDavid on the side of the head.
Russ misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russ throws out the jab.
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russ moves away.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDavid throws a jab when Russ was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Russ throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot.
Leman Russ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Russ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid walks into a straight right hand from Russ.
Nice shot by Russ.
Russ looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
McDavid punishes Russ's body with a nice straight punch.
McDavid works the jab nicely.
Russ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDavid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDavid lands with an uppercut that bounces Russ off the ropes and back into range.
Russ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDavid misses with a body kick.
Russ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russ looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Russ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDavid circles away quickly and effectively.
Russ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russ scores with a jab. McDavid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russ looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
Well,Russ is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Russ throws a right hand that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Russ loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Russ avoids it with no problem.
Russ looks to land a combination but McDavid avoids it well.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by McDavid.
McDavid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russ on the side of the head.
McDavid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Russ momentarily.
Russ drops his guard momentarily, allowing McDavid to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Russ! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! McDavid takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Connor McDavid!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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.
The defeated Leman Russ had this to say: 'I Notice my failure and Will correct it in the future.'.

Event: Eight Limbs XII
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Wieneke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wieneke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wieneke takes one on the button.
Good exchange - McDavid coming out on top.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
Wieneke slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Wieneke counters with a series of strikes. McDavid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wieneke throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wieneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wieneke throws the kick towards the body but McDavid avoids it.
Wieneke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieneke throws a series of punches but McDavid avoids them all with ease.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieneke moves away.
McDavid lunges at Wieneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wieneke's hand.
Wieneke staying out of range there.#T1#
Wieneke avoids the body shot from McDavid.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieneke throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
Wieneke throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDavid throws a lazy head kick
and Wieneke counters with a three punch combo that has McDavid backing up. McDavid nods at Wieneke to acknowledge the strikes.
Wieneke tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Wieneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDavid cracks Wieneke with an open hand slap.
Wieneke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDavid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wieneke wants to clinch.#T2#
Wieneke ducks right into an uppercut from McDavid.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wieneke under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieneke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDavid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wieneke drives through and clinches with McDavid against the ropes.
Wieneke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wieneke blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Wieneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wieneke.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Wieneke.
Wieneke stalling in the clinch but McDavid improves position.
Wieneke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wieneke is trying to force a seperation but McDavid has the dominant position.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch but McDavid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
Wieneke looks to land a combination. McDavid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big left from McDavid misses.
Wieneke staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Wieneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wieneke misses with a wild body shot.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
Wieneke ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Nice defenses there by Wieneke.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Wieneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid feints and then cracks Wieneke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wieneke down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Wieneke moves into the clinch successfully.
Wieneke is struggling to control the position.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from McDavid. #T1#
Wieneke trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wieneke is defending well for now.
Wieneke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid presses Wieneke against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wieneke misses with a body punch.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Wieneke controls his hands.
McDavid lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Wieneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wieneke doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away.
Wieneke slips a jab from McDavid.
Wieneke looks to land a combination but McDavid avoids it well.
McDavid swats away the attempt to clinch by Wieneke.
Wieneke doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away. #T2#
McDavid punishes Wieneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Wieneke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Wieneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wieneke walks into a jab.
Wieneke tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Wieneke's shoulder, as Wieneke tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Wieneke closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wieneke missing with knees to the body.
McDavid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wieneke can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Wieneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDavid lands a head shot.#ROC#Wieneke is rocked!
Wieneke is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McDavid doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Wieneke crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Wieneke's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Eight Limbs IX
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Cheba.
McDavid lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from McDavid.
Cheba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDavid.
McDavid throws a nice looking combination but Cheba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by McDavid as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cheba 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 McDavid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDavid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDavid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cheba.
Cheba lands a body shot.
McDavid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cheba scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid thuds his right hand into Cheba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Cheba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid cracks Cheba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDavid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDavid misses with a hook. Cheba ducked under it nicely.
McDavid slips under a jab from Cheba.
Cheba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDavid cracks Cheba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDavid, as that shot connected.
McDavid jabs Cheba right on the nose. Cheba blinks but takes it well.
McDavid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cheba counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
Cheba takes a swing at McDavid's ribcage but misses.
Cheba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid. #T2#
McDavid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDavid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheba.
Cheba tries to move into range but McDavid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDavid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheba tries a quick counter leg kick but McDavid is wise to it.
Cheba misses with a straight left.
Cheba misses with a body shot.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheba.
McDavid misses with a low kick as Cheba jumps back.
Cheba misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheba.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Cheba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDavid connects with the punch.
Cheba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Cheba is out of range.
Cheba just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from McDavid misses its target.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheba should have avoided that one.
McDavid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDavid connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheba.
McDavid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Cheba.
Cheba throws a big shot that misses.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheba.
Cheba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Cheba misses the shot to the body.
McDavid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cheba checks a leg kick.
McDavid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheba swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range. #T4#
McDavid moves away from the strike by Cheba.
McDavid throwing a counter right hand but Cheba manages to avoid it.
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheba throws out the jab.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Cheba uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid misses with a body shot.
Cheba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDavid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDavid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDavid misses with a double jab.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cheba.
McDavid scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheba should have avoided that one.
McDavid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from McDavid.
McDavid cracks Cheba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Cheba avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cheba moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
McDavid gets a clinch.
Cheba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid tries a body shot but Cheba blocks it.
I was talking to McDavid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Cheba.
McDavid has Cheba pressed against the ropes, preventing Cheba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Cheba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDavid blocking some punches.
McDavid trying to control the position but instead, Cheba has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDavid into the ropes.
Cheba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDavids head.
Cheba misses with the head strike.
Cheba tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Cheba struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands. #T1#
Cheba blocking some punches.
Cheba is looking to control McDavid's arms but McDavid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheba has his back to the ropes.
Cheba misses with a body punch.
Cheba tries to stall but McDavid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheba misses with a body punch.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Cheba controls the action.
McDavid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cheba misses with a body punch.
McDavid blocking some punches.
McDavid is working Cheba over against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDavid as Cheba tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Cheba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by McDavid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDavid.#CL#
McDavid moves into the clinch.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheba backwards. #T2#
A short left from Cheba.
McDavid lands a right hand.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cheba throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cheba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheba lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards. #BC2#
Cheba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDavid throws a head kick that Cheba semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.#CL#
McDavid has closed the distance and engaged Cheba in a clinch.
McDavid tries to land knees in the clinch but Cheba avoids the damage to the body.
McDavid misses with a body punch. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Cheba's head.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Cheba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDavid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheba controls his hands.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheba.
Cheba is trying to stall.
Cheba swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheba backwards.
McDavid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheba avoids it.
McDavid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheba can do to turn this around?
McDavid misses with a punch to the body.
McDavid trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Cheba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Cheba.
Cheba blocking some punches.
McDavid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheba's elbow.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Cheba.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDavid as Cheba tries to tie him up.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McDavid.
McDavid presses Cheba against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheba blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheba.
Cheba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheba trying to control the position but instead, McDavid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheba into the ropes.
Cheba is looking to control McDavid's arms but McDavid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheba has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cheba defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid checks a low kick from Cheba.
McDavid is looking to counter punch.
McDavid misses with a low kick as Cheba jumps back.
McDavid checks the leg kick.
Cheba throws a solid leg kick but McDavid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cheba.
McDavid lands a right hook to the body.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDavid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cheba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid misses with an uppercut.
Cheba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
McDavid drives through and clinches with Cheba against the ropes.
Connor McDavid has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
McDavid is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Cheba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDavid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. McDavid catches Cheba right on the button with a cross.
Cheba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
Cheba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDavid finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheba's head.
Cheba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDavid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cheba's head.
Cheba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
Cheba throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDavid back to the ropes. Cheba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDavid throws a lazy right hand but Cheba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheba lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
McDavid connects with a right hand. Cheba shakes it off.
McDavid cracks Cheba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDavid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Cheba's head but Cheba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Cheba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDavid doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheba. McDavid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheba throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
Cheba misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheba. McDavid does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheba. Cheba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
McDavid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cheba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
Cheba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheba misses with a straight left.
Cheba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Cheba is out of range.
That kick from Cheba tenderised McDavid's leg. McDavid is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from McDavid is predictable there
and Cheba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDavid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cheba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
Cheba misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
McDavid misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheba counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanislaw Cheba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cheba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid misses with a hook
and Cheba counters with a left to the body.
McDavid tries to bum rush Cheba with a series of wild strikes but Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
Cheba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from McDavid misses.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Cheba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDavid jabs at Cheba's body.
Cheba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDavid lands a really nice looking cross but Cheba seems unphased.
Cheba misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanislaw Cheba.
Well McDavid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Connor McDavid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Eight Limbs VI
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDavid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balandabad's head.
Balandabad tries to clinch but McDavid is having none of it.
Balandabad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balandabad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balandabad takes one to the chin there.
McDavid lands with an overhand left.
Balandabad misses with a kick to the body.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Balandabad avoids it with no problem.
McDavid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balandabad.
McDavid works Balandabad's body with a nice hook.
Balandabad scoring well with a low kick there.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDavid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balandabad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balandabad misses with a left hand
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDavid keeps the fight on the outside.
Balandabad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDavid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDavid scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from McDavid lands.
Balandabad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balandabad throws a leg kick
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDavid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balandabad.
McDavid throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for McDavid.#ROC2#Balandabad is rocked!
McDavid cracks Balandabad with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Draisaitlitis.
Draisaitlitis shoots in but McDavidis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Draisaitlitis swinging wildly here.
McDavidis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draisaitlitis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDavidis but McDavidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conoridas McDavidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonidas Draisaitlitis.
McDavidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draisaitlitis blocks a head kick by McDavidis. #CL2#
Draisaitlitis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Draisaitlitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Draisaitlitis tries for a takedown but McDavidis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Draisaitlitis with that takedown attempt.
McDavidis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDavidis misses with a combination
and Draisaitlitis counters with a three punch combo that has McDavidis backing up. McDavidis nods at Draisaitlitis to acknowledge the strikes.
Draisaitlitis shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Draisaitlitis clinches up with McDavidis and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Draisaitlitis breaks the clinch. #CL#
McDavidis darts in and clinches Draisaitlitis up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McDavidis.
McDavidis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavidis is trying to break the clinch but Draisaitlitis is controlling him.
McDavidis can't break the clinch.
McDavidis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draisaitlitis avoids it.#T2#
McDavidis jumps guard but Draisaitlitis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDavidis is trying to break the clinch but Draisaitlitis is controlling him.
McDavidis tries to land knees in the clinch but Draisaitlitis avoids the damage to the body.
Draisaitlitis lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Draisaitlitis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draisaitlitis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDavidis sprawls well. McDavidis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Draisaitlitis gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDavidis avoids the head kick by Draisaitlitis.
McDavidis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draisaitlitis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDavidis takes a swing at Draisaitlitis's ribcage but misses.
McDavidis blocks a head kick by Draisaitlitis. #CL#
McDavidis clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Draisaitlitis is working for takedown but McDavidis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Draisaitlitis jumps guard but McDavidis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDavidis is trying to pull guard but Draisaitlitis has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Draisaitlitis as McDavidis tries to tie him up.
Draisaitlitis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDavidis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Draisaitlitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draisaitlitis misses with an uppercut
and McDavidis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draisaitlitis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDavidis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Draisaitlitis.
Draisaitlitis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDavidis is fending him off so far but Draisaitlitis persists. Nope, McDavidis circles away and we're back to standing.
Conoridas McDavidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDavidis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draisaitlitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavidis stuffs the takedown attempt from Draisaitlitis. Draisaitlitis gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Jab from McDavidis.
McDavidis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Draisaitlitis closes the distance and clinches.
McDavidis is looking for a takedown.
McDavidis trying to stall but Draisaitlitis improves his position.
McDavidis tries to break the clinch but Draisaitlitis is controlling the position.
McDavidis tries to break free but Draisaitlitis pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Draisaitlitis breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from McDavidis finds it's target.
McDavidis leaves Draisaitlitis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conoridas McDavidis will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDavidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Draisaitlitis shoots in for a takedown but McDavidis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Draisaitlitis tries to get set, McDavidis tries to push him back and clinch up but Draisaitlitis manages to avoid the attempt.
Draisaitlitis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDavidis defends it nicely.
Draisaitlitis shoots in for a double leg but McDavidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conoridas McDavidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonidas Draisaitlitis.#CL2#
Draisaitlitis has McDavidis up against the cage in a clinch.
McDavidis fails to pull guard.
Draisaitlitis gets underhooks to prevent McDavidis's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draisaitlitis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Draisaitlitis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draisaitlitis swats away the attempt to clinch by McDavidis.#T1#
McDavidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draisaitlitis shoots in but no luck this time.
McDavidis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draisaitlitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Draisaitlitis.
Draisaitlitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draisaitlitis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDavidis is fending him off so far but Draisaitlitis persists. Nope, McDavidis circles away and we're back to standing.
McDavidis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draisaitlitis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draisaitlitis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDavidis counters with a nice uppercut.
McDavidis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draisaitlitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDavidis leaves Draisaitlitis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like McDavidis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
McDavidis tries to clinch but Draisaitlitis is having none of it.
McDavidis fails with an attempt to clinch.
As McDavidis backs off Draisaitlitis throws a huge counter combo but McDavidis manages to avoid it all.
McDavidis throws a low kick but Draisaitlitis avoids it.
Draisaitlitis dodges the punch combination from McDavidis.
Draisaitlitis circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDavidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conoridas McDavidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDavidis cracks a nice hook into Draisaitlitis's ribs.
Draisaitlitis shoots for a double leg takedown but McDavidis sprawls well. He's pushed Draisaitlitis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Draisaitlitis tries for a takedown but McDavidis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavidis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Draisaitlitis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDavidis defends well and Draisaitlitis ends up having to push McDavidis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
McDavidis tries to land a leg kick but Draisaitlitis saw it coming and moves away.
Conoridas McDavidis is winning the standup battle so far.
Draisaitlitis fails with a takedown attempt.
Draisaitlitis is breathing heavily.
McDavidis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draisaitlitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Draisaitlitis blocks the low kick.
Draisaitlitis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Draisaitlitis dives in for a single leg takedown but McDavidis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDavidis tries to clinch there but Draisaitlitis circles away.
Draisaitlitis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draisaitlitis circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDavidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draisaitlitis can do to turn this around?
Draisaitlitis blocks a jab.#CL2#
Draisaitlitis clinches. #T4##BC2#
Draisaitlitis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDavidis throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Draisaitlitis moves into the clinch.
McDavidis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDavidis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draisaitlitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Draisaitlitis goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDavidis prevents it. #TD2#
Draisaitlitis decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavidis is pushing down on Draisaitlitis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Draisaitlitis is fighting to maintain full guard but McDavidis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Draisaitlitis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conoridas McDavidis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Draisaitlitis or perhaps it was just good defense by McDavidis, which made it look bad.
Draisaitlitis keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Draisaitlitis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDavidis, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McDavidis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Draisaitlitis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDavidis to the mat. McDavidis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Draisaitlitis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDavidis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draisaitlitis is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDavidis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Draisaitlitis has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draisaitlitis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
McDavidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draisaitlitis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDavidis tries to roll over but Draisaitlitis keeps him under control.
Draisaitlitis controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDavidis is looking for a sweep. Draisaitlitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDavidis tries to close the distance and clinch but Draisaitlitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draisaitlitis feints the counter takedown.
McDavidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDavidis wants it to stay on the feet.
Draisaitlitis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conoridas McDavidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonidas Draisaitlitis.#T3#
Draisaitlitis shoots in and drives through. McDavidis sprawls well.
McDavidis misses with a looping right.
Draisaitlitis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDavidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavidis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDavidis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draisaitlitis. McDavidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavidis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDavidis pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Draisaitlitis clinches up with McDavidis and pushes him back against the cage.
McDavidis jumps guard but Draisaitlitis stands there with McDavidis around his waist. McDavidis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
McDavidis has Draisaitlitis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draisaitlitis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Draisaitlitis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDavidis taking a breather. #TD2#
Draisaitlitis jumps into guard, dragging McDavidis to the mat. #ES2#
Draisaitlitis pushes McDavidis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Draisaitlitis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavidis throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Draisaitlitis counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavidis is trying to stall.
Leonidas Draisaitlitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conoridas McDavidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draisaitlitis jumps guard but McDavidis stands there with Draisaitlitis around his waist. Draisaitlitis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas Draisaitlitis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDavidis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conoridas McDavidis!

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